Common HVAC Findings in the Midwest Hey, I’m Chris, owner and lead inspector for Wiemann Home Inspection. Over the last 10 years since joining the team here, my team and I have crawled through thousands of attics, basements, and crawlspaces across the Midwest. While charming historic homes and established neighborhoods are a major draw in […]
Why Schedule a New Construction Inspection Buying a brand-new home should bring peace of mind, but new construction doesn’t always mean defect-free construction. In this article, we’re going to talk about a common new construction electrical defect. One of the biggest misconceptions buyers have is that everything in a newly built home must be correct, […]
When it comes to home safety, few devices are as critical as smoke alarms. They’re your first line of defense, designed to alert you and your family to the earliest signs of a fire. But simply having smoke alarms isn’t always enough. The real question is: are they interconnected smoke alarms? We often find during […]
Our home inspectors inspect a lot of townhomes. In fact, so far this year, we have inspected over 200! Recently, a client asked us to inspect 7 buildings containing 34 townhome units in Ankeny. In order to tackle this, we pulled in our entire team to perform these inspections. We have the manpower to handle […]
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system, controlling the flow of electricity to your outlets, lights, and appliances. Over time, they can become outdated, damaged, or overloaded, posing a safety risk to your home and its occupants. Knowing when to replace your electrical panel is crucial to ensure the safety and […]
For over 11 years we’ve walked through countless homes, uncovering hidden issues and providing crucial insights to homebuyers. Occasionally we get asked by the homebuyer, “Can a homebuyer pass or fail a home inspection?” Let’s delve into this topic and shed light on what buyers need to know about serious safety defects. Can You Pass […]
You’ve scheduled your home inspection. The big day is drawing close. Now what can you expect? As experienced home inspectors, we understand that this step can feel pretty daunting for many homebuyers. But our goal is to make it not quite so overwhelming. A home inspection is your ally in making an informed decision about […]
While sleeping, you wake up to the smell of fire and smoke alarms. In a panic you head to the door, touch the knob and it is very hot. You look around trying to find another way to escape out of the room. Two ways of escape. Every bedroom in a house needs two ways […]
Last month, seven people living in an apartment in Marion, IA were hospitalized after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. The culprit was a faulty water heater. Tragically, about 1,200 people die each year from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. And only 14% of families in the US have properly functioning CO alarms installed in their homes.* […]