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Mako Home Inspection The 4 states standard for Home Inspection. Currently serving SWMO, SE KS, and NWA, adding NEOK soon.
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At MAKO Home Inspection, a proud veteran‑owned company, we treat every inspection as a mission requiring precision, accuracy, and unwavering integrity. We deliver same‑day, plain‑language reports, giving you the clarity to move forward with confidence. Because we focus exclusively on inspections and never perform repairs, our advice remains completely unbiased, safeguarding the integrity of your investment. Each finding is paired with the type of qualified professional best equipped to resolve it, turning complex issues into clear, actionable next steps. Your inspector remains available by phone or video long after the report is delivered, ensuring you never face uncertainty alone. From flexible scheduling to ongoing support throughout your home‑ownership journey, we aim to be your trusted inspection partner for life.

Judgement free analysis with clear recommendations on how to move forward. Very personable and very warm while deliverin...
10/17/2026

Judgement free analysis with clear recommendations on how to move forward. Very personable and very warm while delivering the hard fact as.

Most people understand the value of an annual checkup for a vehicle, but the house usually gets attention only when some...
10/14/2026

Most people understand the value of an annual checkup for a vehicle, but the house usually gets attention only when something stops working or a stain shows up. A home maintenance inspection gives you a practical look at the property before small concerns turn into expensive projects. It is a smart way to review the condition of the structure, roof, exterior, plumbing, cooling, electrical components, visible moisture conditions, and other major areas that affect performance and safety.

There is good reason to stay proactive. HUD guidance notes that a regular program of inspection and maintenance is needed to protect a housing asset, and that annual inspections are a generally accepted standard. HUD also describes a home inspection as an evaluation of a property’s structure, mechanical systems, quality, and safety, including plumbing, heating, cooling, roofing, wiring, foundation, and pest issues.

If it has been a while since your home had a thorough look, a home maintenance inspection is a good reset. MAKO Home Inspection can help you understand what needs attention now, what should be monitored, and what can be planned for later.

Vegetation and mulch can make a home look better while quietly making inspection and moisture control worse. This is one...
10/12/2026

Vegetation and mulch can make a home look better while quietly making inspection and moisture control worse. This is one of those maintenance topics that homeowners often treat as landscaping, when it is really building durability. Shrubs pressed against siding restrict airflow and hold moisture. Mulch piled high against walls reduces visible clearance, hides termite tubes, and keeps the lower portions of the structure wetter than they should be.

The rule I teach is simple. Keep an inspection gap. You want to be able to see the lower edge of siding and the condition of the wall near grade. Trim vegetation back so the house can dry. Keep mulch from touching siding or trim. And if the grade has built up over time from mulch, leaves, and soil, correct it before you lose the clearance you need for observation and durability.

University of Kentucky entomology guidance says wood siding and frames should be at least six inches above ground level and that eliminating wood-to-soil contact may require regrading or pulling soil or mulch back from the foundation. Missouri Extension similarly advises maintaining 4 to 6 inches between soil and the bottom edge of siding. Iowa State Extension says mulch should be kept several inches away from the foundation and should never contact siding. This is basic maintenance with real consequences. If you want a professional set of eyes on exterior moisture and termite-risk conditions, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

They checked everything thoroughly and were very nice.
10/10/2026

They checked everything thoroughly and were very nice.

A house does not operate as a collection of isolated parts. Roof drainage affects foundations and crawlspaces. Moisture ...
10/07/2026

A house does not operate as a collection of isolated parts. Roof drainage affects foundations and crawlspaces. Moisture affects indoor air quality. HVAC performance affects humidity and comfort. Electrical safety devices matter most when they are actually functioning. A home maintenance inspection is valuable because it looks at the home as a connected system instead of a list of separate symptoms.

HUD describes a home inspection as an evaluation of a property’s structure, mechanical systems, quality, and safety, including plumbing, heating, cooling, roofing, wiring, foundation, and pest issues. EPA adds that moisture problems are often tied to leaking roofs, leaking pipes, and gutters or downspouts that direct water into or under a building. EPA also warns that high humidity and damp crawlspaces can support hidden mold growth. When you look at those facts together, the benefit of a whole-house approach becomes pretty clear.

A home maintenance inspection helps you understand how the pieces interact and where attention is needed most. MAKO Home Inspection can help you get that full-picture view so your maintenance decisions are based on the house as it is today.

Gutters are not trim. They are part of the water-management system for the house. When they clog, sag, leak at the seams...
10/05/2026

Gutters are not trim. They are part of the water-management system for the house. When they clog, sag, leak at the seams, or overflow, that runoff usually ends up where you do not want it. It spills against fascia, splashes onto siding, drops next to the foundation, and keeps soil wetter than it should be. That is how a simple maintenance item starts turning into wood decay, staining, settlement pressure, crawlspace moisture, or mold-supporting conditions.

Here is the standard I teach homeowners. Clean the gutters, yes, but do not stop there. Check for loose fasteners, separated joints, improper slope, crushed sections, and places where water runs behind the gutter instead of into it. Then watch the system during or after a rain. That is when you learn whether the gutter is actually collecting and moving water the way it should.

EPA specifically advises homeowners to clean and repair roof gutters regularly as part of moisture control. That is the right mindset. A gutter system should not just be present. It should be functioning. If you want a professional set of eyes on how your home is handling water, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

Levi was very thorough and professional. I was very impressed with his work ethic, report, and presentation. I would h...
10/03/2026

Levi was very thorough and professional. I was very impressed with his work ethic, report, and presentation. I would highly recommend MAKO Home Inspection for your needs.

Before summer heat and storm activity settle in, it helps to know how the house and its cooling system are actually perf...
09/30/2026

Before summer heat and storm activity settle in, it helps to know how the house and its cooling system are actually performing. A home maintenance inspection is a practical way to spot issues that may not be obvious during day-to-day living, especially around airflow, drainage, moisture, and seasonal wear. The goal is not just comfort. It is reducing the chance that a small issue turns into a mid-season repair call or water problem.

ENERGY STAR recommends annual pre-season HVAC checkups and notes that a typical maintenance visit should include checking the condensate drain, controls, coils, refrigerant level, and airflow. It also says air filters should be checked monthly because dirty filters can increase energy costs and damage equipment. EPA adds that plugged drains can contribute to indoor moisture issues, and that regular building and HVAC maintenance helps prevent the kind of damp conditions that support mold growth.

A home maintenance inspection gives you a broader look than the equipment alone. MAKO Home Inspection can help you evaluate the home before summer places more demand on cooling, drainage, and moisture control systems.

Good homeowners do not rely on memory. They use a plan. That does not mean a complicated binder nobody opens. It means a...
09/28/2026

Good homeowners do not rely on memory. They use a plan. That does not mean a complicated binder nobody opens. It means a practical system that assigns recurring tasks to seasons and months so the house gets routine attention before problems become expensive. This is the difference between reactive ownership and organized ownership.

A useful maintenance plan covers the systems that actually matter. Monthly items might include checking HVAC filters, testing GFCIs, and testing smoke alarms. Seasonal items might include gutter cleaning, drainage checks, sump pump testing, attic reviews, and exterior water management checks. Annual items might include private well testing, water heater service, and a whole-house maintenance inspection. When the list is written down and scheduled, the house gets managed instead of guessed at.

HUD training materials for housing counselors specifically call for preparing a maintenance plan for a major household system, including the system’s life cycle, use, and repair strategies. That is the right framework. I added this topic because your revised list landed at 14, and this is a strong fifteenth post that ties the whole CQ2 series together. If you want a professional maintenance inspection to help prioritize your plan, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

Levi was super nice and helpful! I had to reschedule a few times due to work and appointment conflicts, but he was still...
09/26/2026

Levi was super nice and helpful! I had to reschedule a few times due to work and appointment conflicts, but he was still super kind and accommodating the entire time. I appreciated his willingness to explain new concepts to me when discussing the results of the inspection, including how different components work. He was really clear and concise about why certain issues would be a problem, and how they could affect the longevity of the property, as well as the pros and cons of certain repair options to take into account if I wanted to persue them. The inspection and the walkthrough were very fast yet thorough. I always have a million questions, and he was happy to answer as many as he could, which was a great relief.

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