Wet Basement Woes It never fails – we have a downpour of rain, and when we open our office email the next day, we have a homeowner lamenting. “Help, I have water in the basement!” A recent torrent of rain, yielding over six inches in some areas locally, had homeowners reaching for their shop vacs […]
Hey there, real estate experts. I (Ben DeReus) have had the opportunity to work with the Wiemanns and their team since January 1. As their sewer scope specialist, I’ve seen my fair share of what lies beneath the surface – literally. What we’ve quickly learned is that you, our real estate professionals, greatly appreciate the […]
It’s a common thought in my head when a new inspection pops up on my calendar, and it’s a home that’s over 100 years old, “Oh no, it’s going to be a long inspection with lots of finds”. Old equals difficult. Sometimes I’m fooled. I had a recent experience while inspecting a charming home built […]
Prepping Your Home to Sell So you’ve decided to sell your home. Congratulations! Selling your home is a major undertaking, and a smooth process hinges on meticulous preparation. You’ve made the decision to sell your home, so now what are some of the things you can do to prepare for showing your home, selling your […]
Last month, January, was National Radon Action Month, so now is a great time to learn about this invisible threat that is very common in Iowa and how to mitigate it from your home. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into homes from the ground. It is colorless and odorless and […]
The Challenges of Midwest Winter Home Inspections Iowa. Land of sprawling cornfields, friendly folks, and bone-chilling winters. Well – at least we used to have bone-chilling winters! This winter not so much! On a typical Iowa winter day for home inspectors like us, winter presents a unique set of challenges that can make even the […]
We’re Continuing to Celebrate We decided to make another short post about our 12 years of family business. Not every family can work together. In fact, we’ve heard way too many times “there is absolutely no way we could work together as a family.” Interestingly, Chuck and Julie have been working together for years. It […]
We’re Celebrating Today How fun to write this today as Chuck and I celebrate 12 years in the home inspection business. This is a true milestone for our family-owned company. What started as a one-person operation (Chuck), with Julie assisting with the bookwork, has blossomed into a thriving team of eight dedicated team members. We’re […]
Heading to Warmer Temperatures This Winter? We know. We know. The weather outside will get frightful (at least here in Iowa), and you’re having visions of warm temperatures. Sandy beaches. Ocean waves. Desert cactus. Or maybe your plans are already in place, and you plan to leave for a few weeks or even a few […]
Why We Love What We Do As a team of dedicated home inspectors going on twelve years in the business, we’ve had the privilege of inspecting countless homes, from cozy cottages to sprawling mansions. While each inspection presents its unique challenges, the underlying passion for our work remains constant. Here’s a glimpse into what makes […]