Willis Homes Public Health Alert in Kansas City

Willis Homes Public Health Alert was created by the Cleary family to document their experience after discovering mold contamination, water intrusion and structural concerns inside their custom-built Kansas City area home.

As registered nurses and parents, the Cleary family felt a responsibility to share their experience publicly so other homeowners, homebuyers and families can better understand hidden mold risks, moisture concerns and the importance of independent inspection when warning signs appear.

This website documents one family’s experience. It is intended for public awareness, homeowner education and community transparency.

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Why This Website Exists

When our family moved into our newly constructed home, we believed we were creating a safe place for our children.

Over time, we began noticing recurring water intrusion, leak-related concerns, musty odors and health symptoms affecting multiple members of our household. As registered nurses, we knew these concerns could not be ignored.

Independent inspections and testing later identified mold contamination in portions of the home.

We created this website to:

Document our family’s experience
Share what was found inside the home
Help homeowners understand hidden mold risks
Encourage independent mold and moisture testing
Raise awareness around water intrusion in new construction
Support stronger transparency in residential construction

This website is not intended to make broad claims about every home or every homeowner experience. It is a public health awareness site based on our family’s documented situation.

BEFORE BUYING A WILLIS HOME
GET A MOLD AND MOISTURE INSPECTION

"AT THIS TIME, THE HOME IS NOT HABITABLE. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE PROPERTY"

THE CLEARY FAMILY

What Was Found Inside the Home

The concerns documented inside the home involved moisture intrusion, mold contamination and construction-related issues that affected multiple areas of the property.

Documented concerns included:

Water intrusion in multiple areas
Mold contamination found inside portions of the home
Repeated roof and leak-related concerns
Moisture concerns behind walls and finished surfaces
Basement flooding concerns
Drainage, ventilation or construction concerns requiring further review
Structural concerns connected to recurring moisture conditions

These issues led our family to pursue further inspection, documentation and health-related testing after prolonged time inside the residence.

For the full family timeline, visit the Cleary Family Story.

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MOLD IN EVERY CHILD'S ROOM

A certified mold inspector confirmed active mold growth in all five children’s bedrooms. According to the family’s documentation, some of the mold was hidden behind finished walls and was not visible during normal day-to-day living.

02

ELEVATED MYCOTOXIN LEVELS

After mold concerns were identified inside the residence, the Cleary family pursued additional testing related to potential mold exposure.

Two rounds of mycotoxin testing were completed: one in fall 2025 and another in spring 2026 after significant mold findings were documented inside the home. All six family members who lived in the residence showed elevated mycotoxin levels.

These results do not replace medical diagnosis or establish a single cause for every symptom. They are part of the family’s broader documentation of prolonged indoor environmental concerns inside the home.

03

MOLD BEHIND WALLS

Mold was discovered in 11 different rooms of the home, including behind walls, sheathing and other finished surfaces. These findings reinforced the family’s concern that moisture-related damage may have been present in areas that were not immediately visible.

Why Hidden Mold in New Homes Matters

Many homeowners assume mold is only a concern in older homes. However, mold can develop in new construction when moisture becomes trapped behind walls, under flooring, around windows, near roofing systems or inside enclosed building materials.

Mold is not always visible at first. In some homes, it may remain hidden until moisture damage, musty odors or health concerns begin to appear.

Public health agencies including the CDC and EPA identify mold as a potential indoor air quality concern. Mold exposure may irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs. People with asthma, allergies, chronic lung conditions or immune sensitivity may be more vulnerable.

Families should speak with a qualified medical professional about health symptoms and work with qualified inspectors when moisture or mold concerns are present.

To view documentation from the home, visit the Mold Documentation page.

What Homeowners Should Know

Water Intrusion Should Never Be Ignored

Recurring leaks, ceiling stains, soft drywall, musty odors or repeated moisture events should be professionally reviewed. Moisture that remains unresolved can create conditions where mold may grow.

Mold Can Exist Behind Walls

Visible mold is not always present. Mold may develop behind drywall, insulation, cabinetry, flooring systems, windows or other finished surfaces when moisture is trapped.

New Construction Does Not Guarantee Safety

Even a newly built or high-end custom home can experience moisture problems if water management, drainage, roofing, plumbing or ventilation systems do not perform as expected.

Independent Inspections Matter

Homeowners should consider independent mold inspections, moisture mapping and indoor air quality testing when warning signs appear, especially before buying, closing on or moving into a home.

For broader homeowner guidance, visit Community Education.

Structural Issues and Water Intrusion

Water intrusion was one of the most serious concerns documented in the Cleary family’s home. Moisture issues can affect more than surface finishes. When water enters a home repeatedly, it may contribute to mold growth, material damage and ongoing indoor air quality concerns.

The Structural Issues page documents concerns involving water intrusion, basement flooding and other construction-related issues observed in the home.

Visit Structural Issues for more details.

Public Awareness for Kansas City Area Homeowners

This public health alert is especially relevant for homeowners and homebuyers in the Kansas City area, including families in Overland Park, Johnson County and nearby Kansas communities.

Our goal is not to create fear. Our goal is to help families ask better questions, seek independent inspections and take moisture concerns seriously before small warning signs become larger problems.

Before buying or moving into a home, families may want to ask:

Has the home had any history of water intrusion?
Have roof, window, plumbing and foundation concerns been independently reviewed?
Has moisture mapping been completed?
Has the home been inspected for hidden mold?
Are repairs documented by qualified professionals?
Are indoor air quality concerns being taken seriously?

FORMAL COMPLAINT AVENUES WE ARE TAKING

The Cleary family is documenting its experience through appropriate formal channels and public health education resources. Homeowners in Kansas City, Johnson County and surrounding Kansas communities who experience similar construction, moisture or indoor environmental concerns may also want to review available reporting options.

Kansas Attorney General

https://www.ag.ks.gov/file-a-complaint/consumer-protection

Johnson County District Attorney

https://www.jocogov.org/district-attorney/consumer-protection

Kansas Board of Trade Professions

https://www.ksbtp.ks.gov/forms-resources/complaints-discipline

Johnson County Contractor Licensing Board

https://www.jocogov.org/department/contractor-licensing

For the JOCO Contractor Licensing Board, you will need to call them at 913-715-2233 to report the structural issues with the Property as well as the mold and ask about formal complaints as those are not on their website.

Our Goal

Our goal is simple.

We want to raise awareness, encourage transparency and help other families recognize potential warning signs earlier.

Through this website, we are sharing our family’s experience so homeowners can better understand why water intrusion, hidden mold and structural concerns should be documented, inspected and addressed carefully.

To support the public awareness effort, visit the Petition page.

Where to Go Next

Read the full Cleary Family Story

View the Mold Documentation

Review the Structural Issues

Visit Community Education for mold, water intrusion and indoor air quality information.

Use the Contact page for media requests, questions, tours or community support.

THE PUBLIC IS PAYING ATTENTION

This site has received over 73,000 views and overwhelming public support. If you or your family has experienced similar concerns involving a Willis home, recurring water intrusion, hidden mold, moisture damage or indoor environmental issues, we encourage you to document everything, seek independent professional guidance and report your experience to the appropriate authorities.