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Bortell Property Inspections

1430 Osage St
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Bortell Property Inspections

1430 Osage St
4.20(
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Customers say: Quality work
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1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"job well done"

Jeremy F on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"job well done"

Jeremy F on April 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

While the air inside your home should have some moisture—the ideal humidity level is between 30% and 50%—too much moisture can lead to issues. Some ways to tell if there’s too much moisture in your home include condensation inside your windows, mildew growth in the bathroom or mold on surfaces, peeling paint, or an uptick in allergy symptoms.

Homeowners insurance usually doesn’t cover foundation cracks. They are considered normal wear and tear that every home undergoes. Your foundation in general is likely covered for things like fire and water damage, but most companies don’t insure damage caused by settling, shifting soil, earthquakes, and floods, which commonly lead to foundation cracks.

The main purpose of a home inspection is to assess the overall condition of a home. It looks at major systems, like electrical and plumbing, and considers the long-term safety of the home. In contrast, a home appraisal sets out to estimate a home’s fair market value, often for lending purposes. At about $350, a home appraisal costs about the same as an average home inspection.

While a hygrometer is the most accurate tool for measuring humidity levels in the home, you can gauge humidity levels using simpler methods. One way is by observing signs like condensation on windows or feeling excessively sticky or clammy indoors, indicating higher humidity. Another DIY approach involves the “hair method”—aka placing a few strands of human hair in a closed container with salt for several hours. If the hair becomes limp, it's likely due to high humidity. These methods offer rough estimations, but lack the precision of a hygrometer for accurate readings.

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

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