Home inspection in West Plains, Missouri.
Closer Look Inspectors offers home inspections in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri. West Plains homes are inspected by a local partner in our Missouri network, and every report is photo-mapped and delivered within 24 hours.
Why West Plains homes need a local read
West Plains is the Howell County seat and home to Missouri State University-West Plains.
History: Settler Josiah Howell created the first settlement in Howell Valley (sources differ, from 1832 to 1839); Named for its prairie location west of Thomasville; Howell County was organized in 1857 with West Plains as its seat.
Housing: The Courthouse Square Historic District, Elledge Arcade Buildings and International Shoe Company Building are on the National Register of Historic Places; An April 2, 1982 F4 tornado significantly damaged or leveled many homes and businesses.
Around town: Courthouse Square Historic District, Elledge Arcade Buildings, International Shoe Company Building, Lincoln School, Missouri State University-West Plains, and Howell Valley.
Setting: Elevation of about 994 feet, in Howell Valley.
Water, flooding and moisture in West Plains
Water nearby: Howell Valley, site of the first settlement.
EPA's Map of Radon Zones places Howell 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.
South Missouri homes.
Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.
Report in 24 hoursBuilt to negotiate with.
Every West Plains inspection is documented in a clear, photo-mapped digital report delivered within 24 hours and written in plain English.
Common questions.
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Why is mold common in southern Missouri homes?
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