A home inspection in Kansas City may be in your future. If you are considering selling or refinancing your existing home, or are in the market for a new home, you will need to have a home inspection. An inspection will help to identify potential problems so that you can take care of them before selling. If you are buying, an inspection will help you determine whether the asking price is reasonable and whether any features of the home need repair before you buy. It can also give you an idea as to how long major systems, such as HVAC, will last before they will require replacement. This is particularly important when looking at homes to buy. For most Americans, a home is their largest investment. A home inspection can help you to protect your existing investment or avoid making a costly decision that you will regret later. At Gordon & Associates, our home inspectors offer a comprehensive home inspection to help guide your decision-making process. But how do you know that you are working with a knowledgeable, reputable home inspector?
You may be astonished to learn that neither Kansas nor Missouri has licensing requirements for home inspectors. That means anyone who wants to can set up in business as a home inspector, even if they have no knowledge or experience. That is why if you are looking for a home inspection in Kansas City, you need to be sure that the person you hire is qualified. Fortunately, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) provides a certification for home inspectors. In order to achieve this certification, a home inspector must meet these requirements:
- Agree to follow ASHI’s Standard of Practice
- Agree to abide by ASHI’s Code of Ethics
- Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
- Have inspection reports successfully verified for compliance with ASHI’s Standard of Practice
- Submit valid proof of at least 250 fee-paid home inspections that meet or exceed ASHI Standard of Practice
Dru Gordon of Gordon & Associates is an ASHI-certified home inspector and has more than 20 years of experience providing home inspections in Kansas City, Overland Park and Johnson County. When you hire Gordon & Associates to inspect your home, you can be sure that you are receiving services that meet the highest standards of quality, completeness and honesty. After inspecting your home, we will provide you with a verbal explanation and a written report detailing all of our findings. Dru will be available to answer any questions you have, and can also also make recommendations for routine maintenance if desired. The time invested is minimal, as a home inspection usually takes about two hours. Cost may vary based on several factors, which is why we offer a quote either online or via text to (913) 207-2769. If you’d like to see what customers say about our services, check out our reviews. Sample inspection reports are available here.
At Gordon & Associates, we are proud to provide an honest, complete and professional home inspection in Kansas City, Overland Park and Johnson County. Call or text (913) 207-2769 to make an appointment, or schedule online here. You can trust us to take good care of you and your home.