Kennett, MO · Dunklin County

Home inspection in Kennett, Missouri.

Closer Look Inspectors offers home inspections in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. Kennett 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 Kennett homes need a local read

Kennett is the Dunklin County seat, laid out in 1846 and renamed Kennett in 1867.

Water, flooding and moisture in Kennett

Water nearby: Chilletecaux River, which runs near Kennett and was named for a chief who had a village there before settlement.

EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Dunklin County in Zone 3 (predicted average indoor levels below 2 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 (wider view)

Basement floor drain with a light efflorescence stain (close-up)

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 (wider view)

1960s ranch home on a flat lot with farm fields behind it — Home inspection in Kennett, MO

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What was Kennett called before?

Kennett was laid out in 1846, renamed Butler in 1848, and renamed Kennett in 1867 at the request of postal authorities, who feared mail confusion with Butler County. It is named for Luther Kennett, mayor of St. Louis.

What river is near Kennett?

The Chilletecaux River runs near Kennett and was named for a chief, Chilletecaux, who had a village there before settlement.

Is radon a concern in south and central Missouri?

EPA lists Jackson County (Kansas City) in Zone 1, with predicted average indoor levels above 4 pCi/L. Greene, Taney, Howell, Jasper, Boone and St. Louis counties are in Zone 2 (2 to 4 pCi/L), and Butler County is Zone 3. EPA says the zone map does not predict any single home and recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or more.

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