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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.

A GFCI is one of those devices homeowners rely on without ever testing. That is a mistake. These are safety devices, not...
10/26/2026

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.

They were very courteous, and very in depth would highly recommend them
10/24/2026

They were very courteous, and very in depth would highly recommend them

One of the biggest benefits of a home maintenance inspection is not just finding issues. It is helping you plan. Most ho...
10/21/2026

One of the biggest benefits of a home maintenance inspection is not just finding issues. It is helping you plan. Most homeowners are not dealing with only one repair at a time. They are balancing maintenance, upgrades, utility costs, and the reality that every system in a house ages on its own schedule. A good maintenance inspection helps organize that picture so the next decisions are based on condition and priority, not guesswork.

HUD training materials note that homeowners should be willing to create a maintenance plan for major household systems. ENERGY STAR recommends annual pre-season HVAC checkups and says air filters should be inspected, cleaned, or changed once a month because a dirty filter can increase energy costs and damage equipment. CPSC also recommends testing every GFCI at least once a month. These are simple examples of how routine attention protects systems and reduces avoidable wear.

A home maintenance inspection brings those pieces together. It can help you identify which items are routine, which are time-sensitive, and which should be budgeted for next. MAKO Home Inspection can help you build that plan with a clearer view of the home’s current condition.

A dirty HVAC filter is not just an air-quality issue. It is a system-stress issue. When airflow gets restricted, the equ...
10/19/2026

A dirty HVAC filter is not just an air-quality issue. It is a system-stress issue. When airflow gets restricted, the equipment has to work harder, temperatures inside the system can move out of range, efficiency drops, and wear starts stacking up where the homeowner cannot see it. This is one of the cheapest maintenance items in the house, and it is one of the most ignored.

The lesson I teach is straightforward. Check the filter every month. Do not guess based on time alone. Actually look at it. Make sure the size is correct, the airflow arrow is installed in the proper direction, and the filter is not so loaded that it is choking off the system. Also, do not assume the highest-rated filter is automatically the best choice for every system. If the equipment is not designed for that restriction level, you can create airflow problems trying to solve a dust problem.

ENERGY STAR recommends inspecting, cleaning, or changing air filters once a month and warns that a dirty filter can increase energy costs and damage equipment, leading to early failure. That is about as clear as it gets. If you want a broader review of how your home’s mechanical systems are holding up, MAKO Home Inspection can help.

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.

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