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Our Home Inspector Life

We love inspecting homes around Des Moines. And we enjoy sharing some of the stories of people, the things we find in homes, and educating folks young and old about their homes.

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11/10/2017

New Homes Crop Up Overnight

02/14/2018

Mold Resources

"If you already have a mold problem, you will want to act quickly. Mold damages what it grows on. The longer it grows, the more damage it can cause." - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Here are some great resources you could check out for more information on mold: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) And as always, feel free to give us a call if you want your home tested!
02/07/2018

Is Mold in Your Home?

It's probably safe to say that no one wants mold in their home. Unfortunately, mold will eventually begin to grow if moisture and water issues are not taken care of properly. There are a few different ways to detect mold. 1) Use your nose. You may notice a musty smell in damp environments which can indicate mold may be growing. 2) Do some digging. Check the moisture-prone areas in your home by pulling up the carpet, checking behind drywall or in between bathroom tiles, inside ductwork, etc.
01/31/2018

Radon Mitigation in Your Home

On the final day of Radon Action Month, we want to share this informative video of our partner and Radon Testing and Mitigation Specialist, Thomas Selgrade. He shares some great information on radon and how radon mitigation works. If you haven't already, have your home tested! **Video shared from Sharon Rooney's YouTube page and Selgrade Construction website
01/24/2018

How to Test Your Home for Radon

As we shared in our last blog post, January is National Radon Action Month and we're proud to partner with a Radon Testing and Mitigation Specialist to offer radon testing to our clients. As you can see by the Radon Screening Tests map below, there are many areas throughout the state of Iowa with high levels of radon, which is why it is so important to have your home tested. The procedure is quite simple and done by our partner and radon specialist, Thomas Selgrade. Because you cannot see or
01/12/2018

January is Radon Action Month

Did you know that January has been designated as National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency? You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for
01/04/2018

Why Inspect New Homes

A fellow home inspector recently performed a new home construction inspection. This type of inspection is for homes that are being built and are done after the Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC rough-ins are complete and right before the walls are insulated and the drywall is installed. It is a really important inspection for all involved. Many times we can find items that would have caused a major delay if they were not discovered at this early stage of construction. This was the case for him.

Our Home Inspector Life

Featured Post

Mold Resources

Is Mold in Your Home?

Radon Mitigation in Your Home

How to Test Your Home for Radon

January is Radon Action Month

Why Inspect New Homes