Serving Inspection Clients In Western Missouri
Upchurch Inspection provides professional home inspection services throughout Western Missouri, including the Kansas City metro area and surrounding communities. With efficient access from our West-Central Missouri base, we serve buyers, sellers, and homeowners across the region with thorough, reliable inspections designed for today’s fast-moving real estate market.
Western Missouri includes a diverse mix of historic urban neighborhoods, established suburbs, and rapidly expanding residential areas. Our inspections are tailored to the construction styles, foundation systems, and mechanical components commonly found throughout the Kansas City region, helping clients make confident, informed decisions.
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Home Inspection Services In the Kansas City Metro Area
Homes throughout Western Missouri range from early- and mid-20th-century properties near the urban core to newer subdivisions and custom homes across the metro’s expanding edges. Many homes in this region feature basements, finished lower levels, complex roof systems, and modern HVAC and electrical installations that require a careful, methodical inspection approach.
Our inspections are designed to identify material defects, safety concerns, and long-term maintenance considerations—whether you’re purchasing a first home, selling an existing property, relocating, or investing in residential real estate. Every inspection includes a detailed, easy-to-read report and clear communication so you understand the condition of the home and your options moving forward.
Jackson County, Missouri (Kansas City Core)
Jackson County forms the heart of the Kansas City metro and includes many of the region’s most active residential markets. From historic city neighborhoods to established suburban communities, our inspectors understand the housing trends and inspection challenges common throughout the county.
Kansas City, Missouri
Independence, Missouri
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Blue Springs, Missouri
North Kansas City Area (Clay & Platte Counties)
Clay County includes suburban neighborhoods and growing residential communities north of the Missouri River. Homes here often feature a mix of older construction and newer development. Whereas, Platte County continues to grow as residential development expands northwest of Kansas City. The area includes a blend of historic communities and modern housing.
Liberty, Missouri
Parkville, Missouri
Lafayette County, Missouri (Eastern / Rural Edge of the Metro)
Lafayette County represents the eastern edge of our Western Missouri service area, bridging smaller communities with the outer Kansas City metro while remaining distinct from Mid-Missouri.
Lexington, Missouri
Higginsville, Missouri
Our Western Missouri Service Area
Our Western Missouri service area is designed to serve Kansas City and surrounding communities while maintaining clear boundaries with our West-Central Missouri and Mid-Missouri regions. If your city is not listed above, contact us to confirm availability—our team frequently serves nearby towns and suburban areas throughout the metro.
What's Included In A Home Inspection?
A home inspection is an examination of a house either before it’s listed by the homeowner or before it is purchased by the home buyer.
Our professional inspector will check the roof, plumbing, electrical system, heating, and air conditioning system, windows, and doors for security. They will also inspect the foundation for cracks in the concrete slabs which can lead to water penetration problems.
The inspectors are trained to identify any potential issues that could be costly repairs down the road if left unchecked.
Find a breakdown below of what is included in a home inspection.
A large part of buying a home is wanting to be safe from the weather. This starts with the roof. The inspection of the roof includes the roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, flashings, chimney, vents, skylights, roof penetrations, as well as the general structure, and condition.
Your home is more than what you see every day. That is why our home inspectors look at the insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces and any potential issues. These include, but are not limited to, attics, crawlspaces, foundation areas, exhaust systems.
The exterior of your home is more than just how it looks. You also want to make sure it is protecting you against the elements. The exterior part of the home inspection will include siding, exterior doors, flashing & trim, windows, walkways, stairs, drainage, patios & decks, driveways.
The foundation is just that, the foundation. Without a quality foundation, it all falls apart. Our inspectors will look for foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and any indications of water penetration.
During the summer months, you don’t want to be stuck without cooling. That is why our home inspector will look at the condition of the properties cooling system. They will locate the thermostat, energy source and will identify the type of cooling system you have.
Similar to the cooling systems, the heating systems are also important. Especially when the temperature drops on those cold winter nights. So we will also check on the condition of the heating system, location of the thermostat, energy source, and identify heating system.
You know the danger of fire and smoke. That is why we inspect the visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys, lintels, damper doors, clean-out doors, and frames.
Aside from the fireplace, issues with your electrical system are atop the main sources for house fires, and other issues. Our home inspections include the service drop. (This is where the electrical company connects to your property.) As well as the conductors, service head and mast, electrical main, panel-boards, ground switches, outlets, and the presence of smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.
Water damage is almost always a concern when buying homes. That is why plumbing tends to get the most attention. Our inspector will check the main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, toilets, interior water supply, sinks, showers, bath-tubs, drains, as well as waste, and ventilation systems.
The rest of the house falls under this category. This typically includes doors, windows, ceilings, walls, floors, stairs, railings, garage doors, and openers.
After every home inspection, we will provide you with a detailed report of our findings. We also take the time to discuss our findings with you to make sure you understand how to protect your home.
For any of your home inspection needs, please contact us. We’re here for you.