Mako Home Inspection

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 i

nvestment. 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.

Slow leaks are dangerous because they are quiet, familiar, and easy to postpone. A major burst pipe gets attention. A ti...
08/31/2026

Slow leaks are dangerous because they are quiet, familiar, and easy to postpone. A major burst pipe gets attention. A tiny drip under a sink gets ignored while it damages cabinet bottoms, stains drywall, softens subflooring, and supports mold growth or pest activity. That is why I teach homeowners to stop waiting for dramatic plumbing failures and start looking for subtle evidence.

Here is a practical routine. Open the cabinet doors under sinks. Look at the trap, supply valves, shutoffs, and drain connections. Check around toilets, dishwashers, refrigerators with ice makers, and washing machine connections. Use your nose and your hands. Musty odors, water spots, swelling particleboard, rust on supply lines, mineral deposits, and dampness on a paper towel are all useful clues. In kitchens and baths, also pay attention to gaps around pipe penetrations and signs that water is escaping where it should not.

EPA WaterSense says homeowners should monitor faucets for leaks by listening for drips and looking under sinks for leaks at pipe connections, puddling, or other water spots. Oregon State Extension also advises inspecting bathrooms and kitchens for leaks and gaps around pipes. That is straightforward and smart. If you want a professional maintenance inspection focused on visible issues before they grow, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

Dryer maintenance is one of the easiest places in a house to reduce fire risk, and people still miss it. Homeowners ofte...
08/03/2026

Dryer maintenance is one of the easiest places in a house to reduce fire risk, and people still miss it. Homeowners often clean the lint screen and think the job is done. It is not. The lint screen is step one. The vent path, the back of the appliance, the transition duct, and the exterior termination all matter too. When lint accumulates or airflow gets restricted, the dryer runs hotter, takes longer to dry, and creates exactly the conditions you do not want.

Here is the practical inspection mindset. Clean the lint filter every load. Watch for longer dry times, unusually hot clothes, or a dryer cabinet that feels hotter than normal. Pull the unit back periodically and look for lint build-up behind it. Pay attention to the vent material and configuration too. Crushed or poorly routed ducts create airflow problems fast. And if the vent run is long or difficult to access, professional cleaning is money well spent.

USFA states that you are at higher risk of a dryer fire if you do not clean the lint filter and dryer vents, and it says to clean the lint filter before and after each cycle. That is plain language and good advice. If you want a maintenance-minded inspection of visible household risks, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

Spring is one of the best times to schedule a home maintenance inspection. Winter has had time to expose weaknesses, and...
07/29/2026

Spring is one of the best times to schedule a home maintenance inspection. Winter has had time to expose weaknesses, and the next stretch of rain and heat is close behind. This is when hidden moisture issues, drainage problems, clogged gutters, damp crawlspaces, and stressed cooling systems often start to show themselves more clearly. A spring inspection helps you deal with those conditions before they grow into bigger repairs.

ENERGY STAR recommends annual pre-season checkups and says the cooling system is best checked in the spring before contractors get busy with summer demand. EPA advises homeowners to keep gutters and downspouts free of debris and leaks, direct downspouts away from the house, and correct areas where rain puddles against the foundation. Missouri Extension also recommends checking grading so water drains away from the house and checking crawlspaces and basements for dampness and leakage following wet weather.

That combination is exactly why a spring home maintenance inspection makes sense. MAKO Home Inspection can help you evaluate how the house came through winter and what should be addressed before the next season puts more stress on it.

Smoke alarms are one of the few components in a home that only matter when everything else has already gone wrong. That ...
07/27/2026

Smoke alarms are one of the few components in a home that only matter when everything else has already gone wrong. That is exactly why casual maintenance is not good enough. Too many homeowners treat them like set-and-forget devices, then assume they are protected because something is mounted on the ceiling. What matters is function, placement, and age.

My advice is to treat smoke alarms like life-safety equipment, because that is what they are. Push the test button every month. Know which units are battery-powered, hardwired, or sealed-battery models. Replace weak batteries promptly. And check the manufacture date, not just whether the unit makes noise today. Old alarms can still chirp, still look fine, and still be beyond their reliable service life. Also pay attention to placement. You want proper coverage on every level and around sleeping areas, not random devices wherever someone felt like installing one years ago.

USFA and NFPA both advise testing smoke alarms monthly, and USFA says to replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years. That is the standard. If you want a professional set of eyes on visible safety items throughout the home, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

A lot of homeowners are careful during the buying process, then get busy after closing and gradually lose track of the h...
07/22/2026

A lot of homeowners are careful during the buying process, then get busy after closing and gradually lose track of the house as a system. That is normal. Life moves on, seasons change, and before long the home has gone a year or two without anyone taking a fresh, objective look at how things are holding up. A home maintenance inspection is a useful reset for owners who want to get current again.

HUD notes that homeowners take care of all home repairs, maintenance, and yard work either by doing it themselves or hiring contractors, and should create a maintenance plan for major household systems. EPA guidance also stresses the importance of regular building and HVAC inspections and maintenance, plus keeping foundations from staying wet by providing drainage and sloping the ground away from the home. In other words, ownership is not just about fixing what fails. It is about staying ahead of what tends to drift over time.

A home maintenance inspection helps you step back and see the property with fresh eyes. MAKO Home Inspection can help you identify deferred items, active concerns, and practical next steps so you are not managing the home based on memory alone.

One of the most common mistakes I see is a perfectly good gutter system dumping water too close to the house. Homeowners...
07/20/2026

One of the most common mistakes I see is a perfectly good gutter system dumping water too close to the house. Homeowners focus on what is overhead and forget the discharge point. But short downspouts, disconnected extensions, and splash blocks that do nothing are exactly how you keep the soil wet at the foundation line. That is bad for crawlspaces, basements, settlement-prone soils, and termite pressure.

The working rule is simple. Roof runoff needs to collect, move, discharge, and keep moving away from the structure. If water empties at the base of the wall and ponds there, the system has not finished its job. Watch for erosion, muddy splash marks, standing water, and dark wet soil after a rain. Those are field clues that the downspout is not carrying water far enough away.

EPA says the ground should slope away from the foundation, and University of Kentucky entomology guidance says water should be diverted away with properly functioning gutters, downspouts, and splash blocks. That is not theory. That is practical building preservation. If you want help evaluating drainage around your home, MAKO Home Inspection can give you a clear picture.

Older homes usually have more stories to tell, and not all of them are obvious from a quick walk-through. Aging roofing ...
07/15/2026

Older homes usually have more stories to tell, and not all of them are obvious from a quick walk-through. Aging roofing materials, older electrical components, long-term settlement, repeated moisture exposure, patched repairs, and worn mechanical systems can all add up over time. That is why a home maintenance inspection is especially valuable for homes with age, deferred maintenance, or a mix of older and newer updates.

EPA notes that if a home was built before 1978, it is more likely to have lead-based paint, and deteriorating paint in those homes needs prompt attention. HUD also describes a home inspection as covering structure, mechanical systems, safety, plumbing, heating, cooling, roofing, wiring, foundation, and pest issues. In other words, older homes deserve a broad, methodical look rather than a guess based on appearances.

A home maintenance inspection helps turn scattered concerns into a usable plan. Instead of wondering what matters most, you get a current snapshot of condition and a better sense of priority. If your home has some age on it, MAKO Home Inspection can help you sort out what is routine, what deserves closer attention, and what should move up the list.

A GFCI is one of those devices homeowners rely on without ever testing. That is a mistake. These are safety devices, not...
07/13/2026

A GFCI is one of those devices homeowners rely on without ever testing. That is a mistake. These are safety devices, not decorations. Their job is to cut power when the device senses a dangerous imbalance that could mean electricity is going where it should not, including through a person. Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, exterior outlets, unfinished spaces, and other damp or grounded locations depend on them working when needed, not just looking normal on the wall.

Here is the field routine. Plug in a lamp or tester, press the TEST button, confirm power drops, then press RESET and confirm power returns. If it will not trip, will not reset, or behaves inconsistently, that outlet needs attention. And remember, one GFCI can protect multiple downstream receptacles, so the problem may affect more than one location.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says every GFCI should be tested after installation, at least once a month, and after a power failure. If it fails the test, the guidance is simple. Contact a qualified electrician. That is exactly how I teach it. If you want a maintenance inspection that includes practical safety checks, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

Did a great job looking at everything and letting me know all the important things to our home. Put all things in good d...
07/11/2026

Did a great job looking at everything and letting me know all the important things to our home. Put all things in good detail and explain everything very well! Highly recommend!

Small problems rarely stay small in a house. What starts as minor overflow at a gutter, a short downspout, a damp crawls...
07/08/2026

Small problems rarely stay small in a house. What starts as minor overflow at a gutter, a short downspout, a damp crawlspace corner, or a neglected condensate issue can quietly lead to bigger repair costs over time. That is one reason a home maintenance inspection matters. It helps identify developing concerns while they are still manageable and before they become the kind of issue that affects finishes, indoor air quality, or structural materials.

EPA guidance is clear on the pattern. Delayed or insufficient maintenance can lead to moisture problems in buildings. EPA also lists leaking roofs, leaking pipes, and landscaping, gutters, and downspouts that direct water into or under a building as common moisture problems. Once moisture gets established, mold can damage building materials and furnishings if the conditions continue.

A home maintenance inspection is not about waiting for a major failure. It is about finding the early warning signs, understanding what is causing them, and deciding on the next step with better information. MAKO Home Inspection can help you catch those issues while your options are still simpler and less expensive.

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