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Doniphan, MO · Ripley County

Home inspection in Doniphan, Missouri.

Closer Look Inspectors offers home inspections in Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri. Doniphan homes are inspected by a local partner in our Missouri network, and every report is photo-mapped and delivered within 24 hours.

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Why Doniphan homes need a local read

Doniphan sits on the Current River in south-central Ripley County, and Union troops burned most of the town, including the wooden courthouse, in 1864.

History: Founded in 1847 when the Ripley County seat moved there from Van Buren; Post office since 1848.

Around town: The intersection of US Route 160 and Missouri Route 142, with the Current River flowing past the west side of the city.

Setting: About 381 feet in elevation in south-central Ripley County.

Water, flooding and moisture in Doniphan

Water nearby: Current River, which flows past the west side of the city.

EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Ripley County in Zone 2 (predicted average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L). EPA notes that homes vary within any zone, so the map does not predict a single house.

In pictures

South Missouri homes.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

Stair-step crack in a concrete block basement wall (close-up)
Stair-step crack in a concrete block basement wall (close-up)
Stair-step crack in a concrete block basement wall (wider view)
Stair-step crack in a concrete block basement wall (wider view)
Basement floor drain with a light efflorescence stain (close-up)
Basement floor drain with a light efflorescence stain (close-up)
Basement floor drain with a light efflorescence stain (wider view)
Basement floor drain with a light efflorescence stain (wider view)
Basement window well with leaves in it (close-up)
Basement window well with leaves in it (close-up)
Basement window well with leaves in it (wider view)
Basement window well with leaves in it (wider view)
Block well pump house beside a rural home on a wooded hillside — Home inspection in Doniphan, MOReport in 24 hours
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Questions

Common questions.

When was Doniphan founded?
Doniphan was founded in 1847 when the county seat moved from Van Buren, and a post office has operated there since 1848. In 1864 Union troops burned most of the town, including the wooden courthouse.
Which river is Doniphan on?
The Current River flows past the west side of the city. The town sits at about 381 feet elevation in south-central Ripley County at U.S. 160 and Missouri 142.
Why do crawlspaces and basements matter in Missouri houses?
EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil. Missouri summers are humid, so foundation moisture is a frequent buyer concern. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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