Licking, MO · Texas County

Home inspection in Licking, Missouri.

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

Licking is named for a buffalo lick a quarter mile east of the town center and is the largest city in Texas County.

History: First homes established in 1826; First store and postmaster in 1857; Petition to incorporate the Town of Licking presented August 8, 1878.

Setting: In the heart of the Ozarks.

Radon in Texas County

EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Texas 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.

1970s ranch home with a walkout basement on a hilly lot, summer

1970s ranch home with a walkout basement on a hilly lot, autumn

Brick bungalow on a small-town street, summer

Brick bungalow on a small-town street, autumn

Farmhouse with a red barn on rolling pasture, summer

Farmhouse with a red barn on rolling pasture, autumn

1950s red-brick home with a carport — Home inspection in Licking, MO

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How did Licking get its name?

The town takes its name from a salt lick, a buffalo lick about a quarter mile east of the present town center. It was a wet-weather spring where salt was left for animals and local Native peoples.

What damaged Licking historically?

During the Civil War armies from both sides passed through the countryside and few homes were left standing. A tornado in 1880 almost completely destroyed the town's homes, and by 1889 Licking was thriving again.

What is Licking near?

Nearby attractions include Montauk State Park, the Big Piney River, the Current River and the Mark Twain National Forest.

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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