When walking through a potential new home, it’s easy to look past a minor cosmetic blemish, but ignoring early signs of water damage can be a costly mistake. Buyers often view a little scuff on the wall, a squeaky hinge, or a slightly discolored piece of hardwood flooring as quick weekend fixes. But as we […]
Protecting Your Foundation: Why Early Fall Is the Prime Time to Check Drainage and Sump Pumps Written by Chris, Lead Inspector After inspecting homes across the metro Des Moines area and surrounding suburbs for over 10 years, I can tell you one truth about our local weather: it loves to keep us on our toes. […]
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 […]