Kansas Real Estate Inspections

Why dozens of Wichita public housing units are sitting vacant A program meant to renovate Wichita’s single-family public housing stalled in 2019. And there’s been no clear path forward since then.

How old are your smoke detectors?

Did you know…smoke alarms need to be replaced when they are 10 years old? The manufactured date is the date to use to determine the date of replacement. You can find this date on the back of the smoke alarm. Remember the manufactured date is not the same as the purchase date. Only working smoke alarms can save lives. Be sure yours are working today.

Have bulky waste you’ve been needing to get rid of?

Request a free coupon to dispose of up to 1,000 lbs of bulky waste!

Bulky waste may include furniture, rugs and carpets, countertops, toilets, vanities, showers and bathtubs, tree limbs, large appliances that don't contain refrigerant, such as stoves, dishwashers and dryers, console television and large televisions, and swing sets.

Tires, mattresses and box springs, appliances containing refrigerant, liquids, hazardous materials, commercially generated construction and demolition material is not accepted.

Residents can dispose of trash at ONE location. Please take your trash to the North Waste Connections Transfer Station, 4300 W. 37th St. N.

Call 660-9000 or visit https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/couponrequest/ for more information.

Due to new safety guidelines, Waste Connections now requires all individuals to wear a high visibility vest when entering the transfer station. If you do not have a high visibility vest, one will be provided at the transfer station.

Lumber Prices Are Falling Fast, Turning Hoarders Into Sellers Prices have dropped from record highs spurred by the economic reopening, potentially pointing to an eventual return to normalcy.

Recall Alert!

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kidde-Recalls-TruSense-Smoke-and-Combination-Smoke-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire?fbclid=IwAR3gJKRrtBSHynXXVclAgVoELz5lC6QpUsrEGgqCF2Bb9zxXZgPwJ9GxSoE

Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

This is why you need kick out flashing!

Certified Master Inspector® Larry Cox quoted in new story https://www.kwch.com/2020/12/31/home-inspectors-generally-not-much-to-worry-about-concerning-wichita-earthquakes/