Home Inspector Belton MO – Bulldog Inspections

A Trusted Home Inspector Belton MO. Since 2003.

Belton, MO. was originally called Nolandville and named after Captain Marcus Lindsey Belt, who not only served in the Civil War with its two founders, but also helped survey the land.

Belton has ties to the infamous Dalton gang, which owned land just southwest of town. And Carry Nation, the hatchet-swinging (and barroom busting) anti-saloon activist who happens to have a stone monument erected in her honor and is buried in the local cemetery.

But arguably, Belton’s most famous son could be the author Dale Carnegie of “How To Win Friends And Influence People” fame. Dale was a frequent visitor to Belton, called it home, and like Carry Nation, is also buried in the Belton cemetery alongside his parents.

But before you go around making friends and influencing people around the neighborhood, be sure to first call a trusted home inspector who will keep you safe from a house that might make you want to grab a shovel and bury yourself in the cemetery, too.

#1 Your home will always be inspected by the owner.

This means your home will NEVER be inspected by an amateur, apprentice, or hourly employee who has no vested interest in you or your home inspection.

Steve Rodriguez is an award-winning Certified Master Inspector® and the owner of Bulldog Professional Inspection Services.

He checks more than 2000 items in the average home and has personally performed more than 15,000 home inspections and uncovered hundreds of thousands of defects in homes of all sizes, ages, types, conditions, and areas around Kansas City since 2003.

Do you want maximum return on your investment with minimum risk? Then call Bulldog Inspections.

#3 We explain findings in plain English.

We’ll talk about the major areas at the end of the inspection, but we’ll do it in a way that anyone can understand.

I simplify complicated concepts, technical terms, and jargon that often make understanding the issues more complicated than they should be.

In fact, I explain them in ways my mom would understand (and she’s a 70-year-old hippie from the Bay Area, so if she can, pretty much anyone can – love you, Mom!).

#5 We turn on lights and appliances BEFORE we trip GFCI outlets.

This is part of our Mystery Glitch technique.

By doing this, we can make sure lights, ovens, ceiling fans, microwaves, refrigerators, garbage disposals, outlets, garage door openers, attic fans, and dishwashers are wired correctly before you move in.

#7 If the house is not ready when we arrive, there is no fee to reschedule.

This is another thing that happens more times than I care to admit when a home is vacant.

It’s even more likely if the home is being rehabbed and they promise to have it ready by an exact date.

But whether it’s caused by missing appliances, burst pipes, loose dogs, no utilities, or we’re locked out, if the home ends up not being ready after we arrive, the first trip is free.

#9 We push on the tub and shower tiles.

Homeowners love remodeling their homes. Unfortunately, some also love to cut corners.

One of the worst (but most common) places this happens is re-tiling tubs and showers. This is where they put new tile on top of old, soft, water-damaged drywall or plaster.

Fortunately, we know what to expect and where to look for things that might come back to haunt you later.

26 More Reasons To Love Bulldog Home Inspections In Belton MO.

1. We are a veteran-owned business (Steve spent 10 years in the Navy)

2. We are Kansas City’s only top 25-under-25 home inspection company (2019)

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

4. We offer a 5-point major-items inspection (just the bones)

5. We sell a 30 min. DIY home inspection checklist (Just $18.99)

6. We walk on the roof (if it’s possible)

7. We remove the cover from the main electrical panel (inspectors aren’t required, but we do)

8. Free Ebook – Ultimate Building Materials Lifespan Guide (300+ items)

9. Free Ebook – Ultimate Building Materials Cost Estimates Guide (550+ Items)

10. Free Ebook – Home Maintenance For Dummies (2nd Ed.)

11. We take photos of all important data plates (this helps when you read the report)

12. We run water the entire inspection with vacant homes (this helps when you read the report)

13. We hang tags on all major shutoff valves (this helps when you read the report)

14. We were voted Kansas City’s Best Home Inspector 2025 (2022-2025)

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

16. We follow up after the inspection (to ensure you got the report and answer any questions)

17. We’re a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors® (since 2004)

18. You’ll have an experienced Certified Master Inspector® on your side (15000 home inspections since 2003)

19. Our full home inspection checks more than 2000 items in the average home (100% of the items we can see, touch, and test)

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

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

22. We are one of the Top 3 Property Inspectors in Kansas City (2020-2025)

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

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

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)

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