"Wichita is home. Three decades of inspecting homes across every Wichita neighborhood — from historic Riverside craftsmans to brand-new west Wichita construction — delivered with the honest, thorough work this city deserves."
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and the heart of Sedgwick County — a community of distinct neighborhoods, working families, and homes that span every era of American construction. From the historic craftsman bungalows of Riverside and College Hill to mid-century ranches across east Wichita to today's new builds in west Wichita, Maize, and Goddard, the city presents one of the broadest ranges of housing stock in the entire region. Imperial Home Inspections has spent 31 years inspecting them all.
Owner Robert "Rob" Shannon is a Wichita home inspector by both profession and choice. After three decades inspecting properties throughout the metro, Rob knows the streets, the neighborhoods, the builders, and — most importantly — the characteristic issues each generation of Wichita home presents. Older homes near downtown often show their age through aging electrical service, original galvanized plumbing, and decades of foundation movement from Kansas's expansive clay soils. Newer west-side construction can hide its own concerns: rushed framing, drainage issues, and incomplete punch-list items that the builder's walk-through missed.
Wichita's specific environmental conditions also matter to every inspection. Kansas is an EPA Zone 1 high-radon state, meaning the predicted average indoor radon level across Sedgwick County is above the federal action level — radon testing is critical for every Wichita home buyer, regardless of home age or neighborhood. Mature trees in established neighborhoods drive root intrusion into older clay tile sewer lines, making sewer scope inspection one of the highest-value add-on services for any Wichita property over 25 years old. And termite pressure across south-central Kansas means Wood Destroying Insect inspection is required by most lenders for closing.
Rob brings 20 years of dedicated WDI specialty experience on top of his 31 years of general home inspection work — depth few inspectors in the Wichita region can match. Every inspection follows the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Detailed, photo-rich reports are delivered within 24 hours so you have everything you need to make confident decisions about the largest investment most families ever make.
Whether you're buying your first home in a Wichita neighborhood, selling a property you've owned for decades, evaluating new construction, or simply want a professional eye on a home you already own — Imperial Home Inspections is the local, independent inspector Wichita homeowners and real estate professionals have trusted for three decades. Call Rob at 316-665-9405 to schedule your inspection.
From the standard home buyer inspection to specialty add-on services, Imperial covers everything Wichita-area buyers and homeowners need.
Complete top-to-bottom evaluation. Photo-rich report in 24 hours. Pricing from $350 by square footage.
Learn More →Kansas is EPA Zone 1 high-radon. Critical for every Wichita home buyer. $150 add-on.
Learn More →Camera inspection of main sewer line. Critical for older Wichita homes with mature trees. $185.
Learn More →20 years of WDI specialty experience. Lender-required NPMA-33 report. $40.
Learn More →Where Wichita's hidden problems live. Rob actually enters the crawlspace. Included.
Learn More →Kansas expansive clay soils stress every Wichita foundation. Catch issues early. Included.
Learn More →Three decades of word-of-mouth referrals across Wichita and Sedgwick County.
"Rob was amazing. Came into the house looking professional and that guy went everywhere — crawl space, attic, etc — all in basically a suit and tie. He took the time to talk with me with any questions I had and I didn't feel belittled, I felt heard. Very thorough with the whole inspection. 10/10 would recommend and if I have to buy another house you better believe I'm giving him a call."
"I have been using Rob Shannon for all my inspections for many years. His attention to the details and his customer service are by far the best in the business. Rob's knowledge on the job and his patience with my clients make for a winning combination. I highly recommend Rob for all your inspection needs!"
"Rob has been absolutely wonderful to work with! He has been my go-to inspector for several years now. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and is always willing to take time to explain findings to clients. I highly recommend Rob!"
Based in Wichita, Imperial Home Inspections covers every neighborhood across the metro and the broader Sedgwick County service area.
Three decades of answering the questions Wichita-area buyers ask most.
Yes — Imperial Home Inspections serves every Wichita neighborhood, from established areas like Riverside, College Hill, Eastborough, and Crown Heights to newer construction across west Wichita, north Wichita, and the surrounding suburbs. Three decades of inspecting Wichita-area properties means Rob is familiar with every part of the city and the characteristic issues of each neighborhood.
Rob inspects homes regularly in Riverside, College Hill, Eastborough, Crown Heights, Schweiter, College Hill North, and other established Wichita neighborhoods. These areas feature mature trees, older clay tile sewer lines, and homes that have been through decades of Kansas wet/dry cycles — all conditions that make professional inspection particularly valuable. Sewer scope inspection is especially recommended for properties in these neighborhoods.
Yes. Kansas is classified by the EPA as a Zone 1 high-radon state, meaning the predicted average indoor radon level is above the 4.0 pCi/L action level. This includes all of Sedgwick County and the entire Wichita metropolitan area. Radon testing is one of the most important — and most affordable at $150 — add-on services any Wichita home buyer can request.
Absolutely. Wichita has been busy with new construction across west Wichita, Andover, Goddard, Maize, and surrounding areas. Even brand-new homes can have defects, incomplete work, or code concerns that the builder's walk-through missed. An independent third-party inspection from Imperial gives you the leverage to have issues corrected by the builder before final closing — while it's still their responsibility, not yours.
Most Wichita-area inspections are scheduled within a few business days of the initial call. Reports are delivered within 24 hours of the inspection — typically same-day for buyers on tight closing timelines. Call Rob directly at 316-665-9405 to discuss your specific timeline and get scheduled.
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