Skip your home inspection? Think again.

This is why we exist — to protect people from stories like this.
It’s not fear. It’s facts. And someone’s paying the price.
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A local homeowner waived her $375 home inspection…
Now she’s facing $20,000 to $70,000 in possible repairs.
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We’ve reviewed bids from $20K to $60K,
with one topping $70K—mostly tied to foundation work.
But here’s the thing: I’m not convinced the foundation repairs are necessary.
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From what I’ve seen, the real problem looks like drainage.
Water is flowing toward the home from a nearby pasture.
Once proper grading is done and downspouts are redirected,
those “foundation issues” may resolve themselves.
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If that’s the case, the big cost left is mold mitigation—
still expensive, but preventable.
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Let’s be very clear:
Mold can begin forming within 24 to 48 hours of moisture exposure.
But that’s not what tells us this was preexisting.
It’s the condition of the structural components.
Rot like this takes months—sometimes years. No way it started last week.
A trained inspector would’ve caught it before closing.
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This homeowner asked us to share her story.
She’s not looking for pity. She wants to protect others.
And she deserves respect—not judgment.
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This isn’t a rare case. It’s just the one you’re hearing about.
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✅ Don’t waive your inspection
✅ Don’t gamble with your biggest investment
✅ Don’t assume a clean home is a safe home
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Vigilant Inspection Services
We don’t just inspect, we protect.
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📍Harrison, Arkansas / 📍Branson, Missouri
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