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04/16/2024

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In this Link to Hope, meet Lindi Campbell, a woman on a mission to get you to listen.

01/12/2024

Here is a picture of a broken water line due to freezing temperatures. With freezing temperatures on the way, please make sure all your hose lines are disconnected. Also, insulate or put a heater near any water lines that are outside your house like in a well or crawl space.

01/13/2022

Very humbled and appreciative of the review. Was a pleasure to work with you.

Jeff Owen recommends SEMO Home Inspections.

Matt could not have been more accommodating! He scheduled my inspection quickly with very little advanced notice. He is thorough and provides one of the best, most useful reports I've ever seen. I highly recommend Matt and SEMO Home Inspections.

11/03/2021

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at 2:00 a.m. local time. On Sunday, Nov. 7, don't forget to fall back, and set your clock one hour behind.

Also, this is a great time to replace the batteries in our smoke detectors. Did you know an estimated 358,500 home fires occur every year?

10/22/2021

According to the latest statistics available, there are over 25,000 Chimney Fires per year in the US that are responsible for over 125 million dollars in property damage. The most sobering statistics relate to deaths and injuries that can result from chimney fires that spread into house fires.

Contact Semo Home Inspections for more information.

09/11/2021

On September 11, 2001, I was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Like many others, I remember details from that day that I will never forget. This day changed many of our lives forever. I will not forget those who have sacrificed so much and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. God bless each of you and God bless America.

05/10/2021

With a the rain lately, it would be a great time to ensure your gutters are clear. Clogged gutters can cause major damage to your home. Here are some examples:

Foundation problems: If you have a 2,000-square-foot home, every inch of rain translates to more than 1,200 gallons of water pouring down your roof! A properly functioning gutter will carry that water through a downspout and away from your home. But a clogged gutter does the opposite—allowing water to spill over the sides and pour down your walls. Pooling water around your foundation can cause erosion which weakens the walls, leading to foundation cracks and settling.

Broken gutters: When your gutters are clogged, the water they collect has no place to go. Instead, it fills your gutters to the brim. With each gallon of water weighing about 8 pounds, all that extra weight can bend your gutters or tear them away from the roof.
Wall and ceiling damage: Clogged gutters can also cause water leaks on the inside of your home. Trapped water can rot the wooden fascia boards your gutters are mounted to, letting moisture enter your home. And in the winter months, ice dams can drive snow melt underneath your shingles. (Do you know how to remove an ice dam? Find out in this blog post.)

Wet basement: If your basement isn’t waterproofed, the water pouring down your foundation can lead to a damp basement. This is caused by water seeping through your basement’s porous walls and floor. (Learn more about how installing a French drain could help with basement water issues.)

Insect infestations: Nobody likes mosquitos in their backyard. But pooling water in your gutters can be the perfect breeding ground for them. Damp mud and leaves can also be an inviting place for bees and wasps to build their nests.

11/11/2020

Proud to say we are a Veteran owned business.

11/09/2020

Don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Also, a smoke detector should be in each bedroom and right outside of each bedroom.

10/29/2019

We are running a special on radon testing throught the end of the year! Call, text,or email for more information. Remember, Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non smokers.

05/18/2019

Even if not selling or buying, we suggest you get your house tested! Call or text today (573) 587-3176. Email [email protected]

ACCORDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA), RADON IS THE NO. 1 CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER AMONG NON-SMOKERS
WHAT IS RADON?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and comes from the natural breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium. It is usually found in igneous rock and soil, but in some cases, well water may also be a source of radon.
What does radon do to the body?

Being exposed to radon for a long period of time can lead to lung cancer. Radon gas in the air breaks down into tiny radioactive elements (radon progeny) that can lodge in the lining of the lungs, where they can give off radiation. This radiation can damage lung cells and eventually lead to lung cancer.

What are the symptoms of radon in your home?

• persistent cough.
• coughing up blood.
• wheezing.
• shortness of breath.
• hoarseness.
• chest pain, especially when you cough or laugh.
• frequent infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
Around one in 15 homes in the United States has elevated radon levels. The odorless gas can enter homes through cracks in walls, floors and foundations. It can also be released from building materials or through water originating from radon-contaminated wells, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Radon levels can be greater in homes and buildings that are well-insulated, tightly sealed or built on soil rich in the radioactive elements uranium, radium and thorium.
A measurement of radioactivity is picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L). In the United States, the average indoor radon level is about 1.3 pCi/L, according to the EPA.
Radon Risk If You Smoke
from "A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Radon"
Radon Level If 1,000 people who smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime*... The risk of cancer from radon exposure compares to**... WHAT TO DO:
Stop smoking and...
20 pCi/L About 260 people could get lung cancer 250 times the risk of drowning Fix your home
10 pCi/L About 150 people could get lung cancer 200 times the risk of dying in a home fire Fix your home
8 pCi/L About 120 people could get lung cancer 30 times the risk of dying in a fall Fix your home
4 pCi/L About 62 people could get lung cancer 5 times the risk of dying in a car crash Fix your home
2 pCi/L About 32 people could get lung cancer 6 times the risk of dying from poison Consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L
1.3 pCi/L About 20 people could get lung cancer (Average indoor radon level) (Reducing radon
levels below 2 pCi/L is difficult.)
0.4 pCi/L About 3 people could get lung cancer (Average outdoor radon level)
Note: If you are a former smoker, your risk may be lower.
* Lifetime risk of lung cancer deaths from EPA Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003).
** Comparison data calculated using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Reports.
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Radon Risk If You Have Never Smoked
Radon Level If 1,000 people who never smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime*... The risk of cancer from radon exposure compares to**... WHAT TO DO:
20 pCi/L About 36 people could get lung cancer 35 times the risk of drowning Fix your home
10 pCi/L About 18 people could get lung cancer 20 times the risk of dying in a home fire Fix your home
8 pCi/L About 15 people could get lung cancer 4 times the risk of dying in a fall Fix your home
4 pCi/L About 7 people could get lung cancer The risk of dying in a car crash Fix your home
2 pCi/L About 4 person could get lung cancer The risk of dying from poison Consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L
1.3 pCi/L About 2 people could get lung cancer (Average indoor radon level) (Reducing radon levels below
2 pCi/L is difficult.)
0.4 pCi/L (Average outdoor radon level)
Note: If you are a former smoker, your risk may be higher.
* Lifetime risk of lung cancer deaths from EPA Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003).
** Comparison data calculated using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Reports.

09/04/2018

If you are tryinging to sell your home, a great way to add value and appeal to your home is to do a bathroom remodel. Here are some before and after pictures.