With the explosion of DIY content online, it’s easy to think you can handle just about anything with a quick YouTube search and a few tools from the hardware store. And while I’m all for empowering homeowners to learn about their property, there’s a big difference between weekend projects and the critical systems that make […]
Your Questions Answered about SF460 Over the past several days, we’ve received several inquiries in regards to this legislation (SF460: The Home Inspection Accountability Act) that takes effect on July 1, 2025. The biggest question has been “Is Wiemann Home Inspection compliant?” Since we started our business in 2013, we have always operated our business […]
Don’t Skip the Electrical Panel As home inspectors, we get a lot of questions about new construction homes. Buyers often assume that because a home is brand new, it’s perfect and doesn’t need the same scrutiny as an older property. While new homes certainly have their advantages, we’re here to tell you that skipping a […]
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 […]
As we mentioned in our last blog, the rainy season can bring on certain problems with water in the basement. We see it all the time during our home inspections. There are things you can do in your home to prevent this problem and keep your basement dry. Here’s Part 2. If you missed Part […]
What a spring we’ve had! Rain, rain, and more rain! We are here today to share some insights on a crucial topic, especially with the increasingly frequent torrential rains we’ve been experiencing: How to keep your basement dry. Here is Part 1. Having water issues in basements is a common concern, but with a few […]