Home Inspections Blue Springs MO – Bulldog Inspections

Best Home Inspections Blue Springs MO. since 2003

Blue Springs gets its name from the ridiculous amount of spring water early settlers found at the Little Blue River as they migrated West searching for gold and land.

That oasis later led to the erection of a permanent settlement on Woods Chapel Road.

Today, Blue Springs, MO. is known for its award-winning schools, close proximity to Kansas City and Columbia (home to the nearest White Castle restaurant), growing population, safe neighborhoods, easy access to I-70, and appreciating home values.

But don’t go jumping into the home buying frenzy without looking. The city by the river may be hopping and popping like bacon grease, but a home is only as good as the people who live there.

So, if you’re thinking of buying a home in Blue Springs, you’ll want to protect your investment by calling Bulldog and working with one of the best home inspectors you can find.

#1 We are a veteran-owned business

Steve Rodriguez is a 10-year military veteran with an honorable discharge from the United States Navy.

Steve started his service in 1991 as a Boiler Technician (BT) onboard the USS Wainwright (CG-28) out of Charleston, South Carolina. After a quick stop at Great Lakes Naval Depot for Gas Turn Electrician (GSE) A-school, he was next stationed onboard the USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) in San Diego, California, where he reached the rank of E-5.

Between Charleston and San Diego, he traveled across Europe and the Middle East, gaining maturity and management skills and widening his horizons. In 1996, as an E-5, he was accepted into the BOOST officer training program in Newport, RI.

After finishing this 12-month program, Steve studied Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. After leaving the Navy, he completed his college profession at Avila College, where he finished Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Finance.

After a short stint on Wall Street as a fixed-income securities trader at UBS Warburg, Steve left NYC after 9/11 for Kansas City, where he chose the home inspection profession.

Steve now owns and operates Bulldog Professional Inspection Services, one of Kansas City's best home inspectors and the only 25-Under-25 home examination company. He brings the exact same commitment he had in the Navy to every trustworthy home inspection he performs in Blue Springs and beyond.

#3 If you change your mind about the home, there is no charge

If you call it off at the start of the inspection, we'll stop and wrap things up without charging you a dime.  

We know buying a home is a significant life decision, and sometimes you realize at the last minute that a house might not feel right after all.

It might be seeing something you missed before, a trusted family member with a fresh perspective, or an unexpected moment of clarity.  We've seen it plenty of times, so if this happens to you, we'll stop to discuss the situation and help you make the right choice.  

We value your trust, respect, and business, so you are always our #1 priority.

#5 Our full home inspection checks more than 2000 items in the average home

In 2008, we developed our MaxInspect ™ home inspection process. A group of inspection techniques revamped to fix the most common problems homebuyers and real estate investors have with home evaluations:.

" How did my home inspector miss this [fill in the blank]".

Expert house inspections are as much art as science. Mastering the craft takes years of experience, so they are not all the same.

Here are the 3 parts to our MaxInspect ™ Process:

1. A 100% examination.

This might come as a surprise, but professional home inspectors are NOT needed to check all the items in a home.

In fact, they just have to inspect a representative variety of items. In the average-sized home, this generally concerns roughly 400 products.

But Bulldog Professional Inspection Services checks 100% of the products we can see, touch, and test during a home examination.

This pertains to about 2000 products and consists of every outlet, switch, door, window, flooring, wall, ceiling, tub, shower, faucet, toilet - and whatever from the roofing ridge to the sump pump.

But being hands-on also implies we know HOW to check the key items in your home that break, fracture, click, buzz, arc, and leak because turning them on and off sometimes isn't enough. The order of things often exposes problems that less skilled house inspectors would have missed.

We do this to offer you a total understanding of what's working and what's not. Unlike some examinations that skim locations, our goal is to supply you with the details to make educated choices about your home.

So, whether you're buying, selling, or investing in a property, you'll get a house inspection that prioritizes depth, accuracy, and understanding.

2. Mystery Glitch Technique.

A secret glitch is an electrical abnormality that makes you scratch your head. For instance, a switch in one space works a fan in another, or a loose wall plug that turns on the ceiling fan when you use it.

We know homes well enough to find and discover these bothersome gremlins early, so you won't be cursing under your breath after you relocate.

3. Gravity Flow Process.

Everybody understands gravity is an unrelenting force that weighs us down and tries to grind us into dust.

But we utilize this to our benefit by letting it help us find and follow the damage triggered by leaks and structural movement.

Starting from the top of the home, we work our way downward to the foundation. Along the way, we follow the hints until we find the origin, or it disappears into a place we can't go.

Then we'll tell you what's taking place, how worried you ought to be, where we found it, how far it went, whether we can see damage to other locations if there are indications of previous repair work, and what we suggest.

All to inform the complete story your home needs to tell.

#7 You'll have an experienced Certified Master Inspector® on your side

Bulldog Professional Inspection Services is owned and operated by Certified Master Inspector ™ Steve Rodriguez. 

Steve has personally performed over 15,000 property inspections on homes of all types, ages, sizes, and conditions since 2003.

Steve's principles, proficiency, and dedication to his craft surpass the home inspection industry's highest standards, making Bulldog the apparent choice for anybody requiring trustworthy property inspection services.

Selecting Bulldog suggests partnering with among the most trusted names in Kansas City house inspection. 

Whether you own a new home or an older property, you currently understand that Bulldog's professional property inspections are extensive, reasonable, and developed to deliver optimal results with minimum danger.

#9 We move the toilets North-to-South AND East-to-West

Over 50% of homes' toilets are loose, which isn't just an inconvenience—it can lead to expensive damage. 

A wobbly toilet can compromise the wax ring at its base, allowing water to leak into the subfloor. 

Left unchecked, this can lead to mold, wood rot, and warped flooring. Loose bolts can also worsen the problem, increasing the risk of leaks and further damage. 

That's why we will nudge each toilet both East-West and North-South to spot any looseness, damage, and leakage that a single shift might miss. 

26 More Reasons Blue Springs MO. Loves Bulldog Home Inspections

1. We are Kansas City's first and only 25-under-25 home inspection company (2019)

2. We inspect 100% of the items we can see, touch, and test (about 2000 items in the average home)

3. We are the original 5-point major-items inspection (Since 2005)

4. We sell a 30 min. DIY home inspection checklist (just $18.99)

5. Your report will always be delivered the same day (so there are no delays)

6. Your report will be detailed, organized, and easy-to-understand (We ask 11 key questions and write in plain English)

7. We remove the cover of the main electrical panel (if we can get to it and it's safe)

8. Free ebook - Ultimate Building Materials Lifespan Guide (over 300+ items)

9. We include photos of all important data plates (to avoid age-related disputes)

10. We hang ID tags on all major shutoff valves (so you know where they are)

11. We were voted Kansas City's Best Home Inspector (2022-2024)

12. We are one of the Top 3 Property Inspectors in Kansas City (2020-2024)

13. We're on Expertise.com's list of Kansas City's Best Home Inspectors (2016-2024)

14. We maintain a 4.9 Google rating (with nearly 600 reviews)

15. We encourage you to attend (It's the best way to really understand the information)

16. We explain findings in plain English (to help you understand what went wrong and if you should be oncerned)

17. We don't make repairs (so there will never be a conflict of interest)

18. We push on the tiles inside tubs and showers (to find water damaged drywall or plaster underneath)

19. We inspect homes from top to bottom (literally)

20. We turn on all lights and appliances before we trip GFCI outlets (to avoid mystery glitches)

21. We follow-up after the inspection (to make sure you got your report and answer questions)

22. If the home isn't ready when we arrive, we will reschedule (without charging you a fee)

23. We can do your inspection within 24-48 hours (usually)

24. We've been a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) (since 2004)

25. We give away free home inspections (This is a $770 value and includes a free whole house inspection, radon test, and sewer scope inspection. Check out our Upreach Program on our website.)

26. You get a free termite inspection with every full home inspection (An $85 value)