What Is Home Inspection?

A Home Inspection is a detailed visual real estate inspection of the home or building you may be considering buying. A home inspection is NOT simply an inspection checklist. Our professional home inspection services help you identify potential problem areas and costly surprises after the purchase of your new home. Our years of home inspection experience backed by the use of state of the art equipment like infrared thermal imaging and ultrasound moisture detection will help us determine the condition of areas we cannot see. This added level of home inspection services provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your new home was inspected thoroughly by an experienced and well trained home inspector.

Simply put, your home inspection is like going to your doctor for a physical. He does a thorough exam; if everything looks good, he sends you on your way. However, if he finds an area of concern, he may ask for more tests or call in a specialist. Depending on the Mortgage Lender, there may be other tests that are required. Iowa State Home Inspections has a complete menu of home inspection services that may be performed including radon testing and termite inspection along with certified mold and air quality testing. We also offer generator and plumbing pressure testing, should the electricity or water be disconnected at the time of the inspection.

We inspect the following areas of the house:

  • Roof cover
  • Infrared thermal imaging of vital areas
  • Drainage
  • Attic, roof decking, rafters/trusses
  • Ventilation and insulation
  • Visible signs of mold
  • Exterior
  • Grade
  • Entry and walk ways
  • Air movement around the house i.e. dense vegetation against siding, foundation or roof
  • Attached or detached garage
  • Doors, windows, siding, exterior foundation, trim
  • Bathrooms
  • Kitchen and laundry
  • Interior rooms and closets /li>
  • Basement and foundation
  • Hot water tank
  • Heat system
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric panel
  • Plumbing
  • Floor joists, beams and supports

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