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Sandbulte Home Inspection & Maintenance

601 14th St SE, Unit 6
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Sandbulte Home Inspection & Maintenance

601 14th St SE, Unit 6
5.00(
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience

Iowa residential home inspection and maintenance service based in Orange City, IA, serving IA, SD, NE, and MN. Over 15 years of experience working in construction, electrical, HVAC, and landscaping contracting. - We DO NOT inspect mobile homes and trailers Residential pressure washing service also available. Siding, fences, patios, driveways, and decks.

"Very thorough and detailedinspection. Very professional and nice to work with. Happy that the inspection could be done so quickly."

Deborah B on June 2025

Iowa residential home inspection and maintenance service based in Orange City, IA, serving IA, SD, NE, and MN. Over 15 years of experience working in construction, electrical, HVAC, and landscaping contracting. - We DO NOT inspect mobile homes and trailers Residential pressure washing service also available. Siding, fences, patios, driveways, and decks.

"Very thorough and detailedinspection. Very professional and nice to work with. Happy that the inspection could be done so quickly."

Deborah B on June 2025


The Dude LLC

1084 242nd St
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The Dude LLC

1084 242nd St
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5 years of experience

I perform home inspections and home maintenance inspection. I also perform commercial inspection on business buildings and follow all InterNACHI and ASHI standards. I use Tap Inspect to perform all inspection reports.

I perform home inspections and home maintenance inspection. I also perform commercial inspection on business buildings and follow all InterNACHI and ASHI standards. I use Tap Inspect to perform all inspection reports.


Meyer Home and Mold Inspections

2013 32nd St. Apt. 12
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Meyer Home and Mold Inspections

2013 32nd St. Apt. 12
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9 years of experience

Meyer Home Inspections is focused on providing a seller of a property with Home and Mold Inspections so that they can get top dollar for their property and take some pressure off the buyer. We also ensure that a buyer of a house knows exactly what they're getting themselves into before they close on a house.

Meyer Home Inspections is focused on providing a seller of a property with Home and Mold Inspections so that they can get top dollar for their property and take some pressure off the buyer. We also ensure that a buyer of a house knows exactly what they're getting themselves into before they close on a house.


Steward Safety Consulting

410 Spring Street
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Steward Safety Consulting

410 Spring Street
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11 years of experience

We provide a home inspection from trained professionals. These professionals will provide the installation of our products in the best location. Our training is provided by a skilled trainer. We provide all the information and items needed to obtain your OSHA certification at 10 or 30 hour. Billing for you home fire equipment is easy. You pay with cash or check or we also finance. Safety training is billed out with an expected payment by the 15the of the next month.

We provide a home inspection from trained professionals. These professionals will provide the installation of our products in the best location. Our training is provided by a skilled trainer. We provide all the information and items needed to obtain your OSHA certification at 10 or 30 hour. Billing for you home fire equipment is easy. You pay with cash or check or we also finance. Safety training is billed out with an expected payment by the 15the of the next month.


Paltz Home Inspection LLC

200 West Main
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Paltz Home Inspection LLC

200 West Main
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14 years of experience

I have 20 plus years experience being a genral contractor building homes and commercial buildings. We did it all from foundations, dirt work and grading, framing, roofs, windows, finish work, plumbing and electrical. I do home inspections to help individuals become aware of the issues in the home and what should be done. My inspections are for my client's use, wether its to help learn about a home they are buying or one they own. I point out the issues I find and give recomendations.

I have 20 plus years experience being a genral contractor building homes and commercial buildings. We did it all from foundations, dirt work and grading, framing, roofs, windows, finish work, plumbing and electrical. I do home inspections to help individuals become aware of the issues in the home and what should be done. My inspections are for my client's use, wether its to help learn about a home they are buying or one they own. I point out the issues I find and give recomendations.



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Advantage Property Inspections

41718 90TH AVENUE
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Advantage Property Inspections

41718 90TH AVENUE
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12 years of experience

Advantage Property Inspections LLC provides thorough inspection services for both residential and commercial properties. Our inspector has over 25 years of extensive experience, is trained, Certified, bonded and insured. He belongs to two of the industry's leading organizations; InterNACHI and ASHI and adheres to strict levels of continuing education in order to maintain certifications along with compliance to a comprehensive Residential Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Advantage Property Inspections LLC provides thorough inspection services for both residential and commercial properties. Our inspector has over 25 years of extensive experience, is trained, Certified, bonded and insured. He belongs to two of the industry's leading organizations; InterNACHI and ASHI and adheres to strict levels of continuing education in order to maintain certifications along with compliance to a comprehensive Residential Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.


Vista Inspection Partners

102 Broadway St
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Vista Inspection Partners

102 Broadway St
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12 years of experience

A skilled inspector is a professional, providing top-quality home inspection services to the community. We've taken a stand for excellence. We are that professional. We carry the torch of excellence into American homes by being technically skilled in home inspection services.

A skilled inspector is a professional, providing top-quality home inspection services to the community. We've taken a stand for excellence. We are that professional. We carry the torch of excellence into American homes by being technically skilled in home inspection services.


GM Handyman Services

1231 Third Street
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GM Handyman Services

1231 Third Street
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20 years of experience

©2011, GM Handyman, All Rights Reserved. Look no further, we are here to help. We are a family owned and operated business and understand the need for trusted, quality workmanship. If you are looking for great service and affordable prices in Webster City, Fort Dodge, or surrounding areas in Iowa, I encourage you to give us a call. We provide a wide range of services for both residential and commercial clients, and we take the time to help with even the simple things.

©2011, GM Handyman, All Rights Reserved. Look no further, we are here to help. We are a family owned and operated business and understand the need for trusted, quality workmanship. If you are looking for great service and affordable prices in Webster City, Fort Dodge, or surrounding areas in Iowa, I encourage you to give us a call. We provide a wide range of services for both residential and commercial clients, and we take the time to help with even the simple things.


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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Most homeowner policies don’t cover damage to the actual French drains themselves. However, some insurance policies do cover flood damage. In the event that your current system fails and your French drains need to be fixed, you could be covered for any damages incurred. Check your insurance policy to see how they pay out for water damage if a drain system fails.

Homeowners insurance policies generally do not cover polybutylene pipes because of the high risk they pose. Some homeowners insurance companies have been threatening to terminate policies if homeowners do not replace them. Review your personal policy to be sure, but it’s a safe bet that they’re not covered—and you should prioritize repiping your home as soon as possible to avoid costly, uncovered damage.

Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn’t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance.   

The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.

If you see rust spots or streaks or any physical damage to the chimney cap from the ground, you should hire a professional to inspect and replace it. If it’s safe to get up on your roof or near your chimney cap with a ladder, you can perform a closer inspection to identify issues. Additionally, if you know your chimney cap is nearing the end of its life—usually five to ten years—or you’re seeing evidence of water damage or pest infestation in your chimney, it’s a good idea to replace the cap.

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