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Realview Home Inspections

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Realview Home Inspections

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

At Realview Home Inspections, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote. Get the Realview of the Home!

"I got my inspection by Home Sweet Home Inspection LLC and he was professional and thrifty"

Michael V on February 2023

At Realview Home Inspections, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote. Get the Realview of the Home!

"I got my inspection by Home Sweet Home Inspection LLC and he was professional and thrifty"

Michael V on February 2023


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Bortell Property Inspections

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Bortell Property Inspections

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Customers say: Quality work
18 local quotes requested
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


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Home Sweet Home Inspections, LLC

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Home Sweet Home Inspections, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Home Sweet Home Inspections, LLC, is a veteran-owned and operated company in Des Moines that conducts residential home inspections and radon testing for most of Iowa. Its services include inspections for real estate transactions (buying/selling), and new construction inspections for single and multi-family homes. Besides providing a detailed walk-through while showing the findings (optional), an inspection report that outlines the findings is emailed within 24 hours. Its founder, Luis Romero, is a US Army veteran who is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is a Certified Home Inspector and Radon Measurement Specilaist and has experience in the construction and architectural fields.

"It was very good. He was very knowledgeable to any questions we had and he explained everything very well. I would recommend him to others."

Jeff B on September 2021

Home Sweet Home Inspections, LLC, is a veteran-owned and operated company in Des Moines that conducts residential home inspections and radon testing for most of Iowa. Its services include inspections for real estate transactions (buying/selling), and new construction inspections for single and multi-family homes. Besides providing a detailed walk-through while showing the findings (optional), an inspection report that outlines the findings is emailed within 24 hours. Its founder, Luis Romero, is a US Army veteran who is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is a Certified Home Inspector and Radon Measurement Specilaist and has experience in the construction and architectural fields.

"It was very good. He was very knowledgeable to any questions we had and he explained everything very well. I would recommend him to others."

Jeff B on September 2021


The Dude LLC

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The Dude LLC

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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.


West Central Services

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West Central Services

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26 years of experience

West Central Services, LLC is a licensed, bonded and insured company that has been in the excavation and plumbing business for 17 years. Jon Cornish is the owner of the company and is always on each job along with his help. Jon is licensed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Plumbing Board, Iowa Onsite Wastewater Association, and National Environmental Association

West Central Services, LLC is a licensed, bonded and insured company that has been in the excavation and plumbing business for 17 years. Jon Cornish is the owner of the company and is always on each job along with his help. Jon is licensed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Plumbing Board, Iowa Onsite Wastewater Association, and National Environmental Association



DT Services

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DT Services

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18 years of experience

DT Services Backflow Prevention Testing - this is a required yearly service that is to insure that the public water supply does not become contaminated with any pollutants due to backsiphonage or backflow from the water mains. Private Fire Hydrant Maintenance - it is recommended that Private Fire Hydrants be on a yearly maintenance program to make sure that the hydrant operates properly. We offer visual inspections, operation inspections and painting.

DT Services Backflow Prevention Testing - this is a required yearly service that is to insure that the public water supply does not become contaminated with any pollutants due to backsiphonage or backflow from the water mains. Private Fire Hydrant Maintenance - it is recommended that Private Fire Hydrants be on a yearly maintenance program to make sure that the hydrant operates properly. We offer visual inspections, operation inspections and painting.


Heart of Iowa Inspections

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Heart of Iowa Inspections

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10 years of experience

Heart of Iowa Inspections, is one of only 75 InterNachi Certified home inspectors in Iowa. We provide timely inspections and detailed reports. Also buys receive a free homeowners maintenance book. Also included is a free one year subscription to the Home Owners Network, a $200 value. Veterans,past and current along with law enforcement personnel receive a 10% discount.

Heart of Iowa Inspections, is one of only 75 InterNachi Certified home inspectors in Iowa. We provide timely inspections and detailed reports. Also buys receive a free homeowners maintenance book. Also included is a free one year subscription to the Home Owners Network, a $200 value. Veterans,past and current along with law enforcement personnel receive a 10% discount.


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AmeriSpec Home Inspections

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AmeriSpec Home Inspections

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29 years of experience

Welcome to AmeriSpec Home Inspection company the leading Home Inspection and RADON testing company in Iowa. AmeriSpec has seasoned home inspectors that have performed over 20,000 home inspections throughout Iowa over the past 8 years. This should give you the confidence of choosing the most experienced Home Inspection Company in the state. Our inspectors are familiar with a wide variety of situations and believe that consumers have the right to expect the highest standards of thoroughness, fairness and effectiveness from their home inspector. AmeriSpec offers a professional e-mailed report with digital photos within 24 hours of the home inspection. At the time of inspection our inspector will provide a professional binder that will include hundreds of dollars of savings on home related services, 200 page home maintenance manual, home care tips and seasonal maintenance checklist. Visit our testimonial page to read a few of the positive comments made by our past customers. The Today Show sheds light on Iowa's ongoing issue with Radon. Take time to share this with friends and family, as Iowa is affected by radon more than any other state! View the Today Show Radon Video.

Welcome to AmeriSpec Home Inspection company the leading Home Inspection and RADON testing company in Iowa. AmeriSpec has seasoned home inspectors that have performed over 20,000 home inspections throughout Iowa over the past 8 years. This should give you the confidence of choosing the most experienced Home Inspection Company in the state. Our inspectors are familiar with a wide variety of situations and believe that consumers have the right to expect the highest standards of thoroughness, fairness and effectiveness from their home inspector. AmeriSpec offers a professional e-mailed report with digital photos within 24 hours of the home inspection. At the time of inspection our inspector will provide a professional binder that will include hundreds of dollars of savings on home related services, 200 page home maintenance manual, home care tips and seasonal maintenance checklist. Visit our testimonial page to read a few of the positive comments made by our past customers. The Today Show sheds light on Iowa's ongoing issue with Radon. Take time to share this with friends and family, as Iowa is affected by radon more than any other state! View the Today Show Radon Video.


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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Depending on your state, a home inspector may need a license. All states and the District of Columbia require home inspectors to undergo training. However, some states (such as New York, Texas, Washington, and Illinois) require state-issued licenses while others (including California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Virginia) do not.

Other professional certifications include the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certification, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) certification, and the National Home Inspector Examination. Inspectors can also receive certifications in specialized areas. These can include structural specialties, like chimneys, swimming pools, or septic systems, as well as specific issues like mold, pests, or radon gas. Whatever your situation, make sure your home inspector is certified to handle it.

Generally, no. The letter you receive from your landlord may say that they’ll do the apartment inspection whether or not you are home. If you want more time or you want to reschedule to a time that you will be home, you can ask your landlord, but they may not be required to honor your request.

If your pipes are deteriorating and leading to frequent repairs or ongoing leaks, it's worth it to repipe your house. Faulty pipes can lead to costly problems, like leaks, water damage, and mold growth. Investing in new piping can buy you anywhere from 50 to 100 years or more of stellar plumbing while saving you from repairs and expensive water bills, so it's a worthy endeavor. Not to mention, new plumbing can increase the overall value of your home.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

  • Acoustic ceiling tiles

  • Furnace insulation

  • Home appliances

  • Fire-retardant clothing

  • Cement pipe

  • Pipe insulation

  • Wall and ceiling insulation

  • Vehicle brake pads

  • Vinyl flooring

  • Sprayed acoustic ceilings

  • Stove insulation

  • Patching compounds

  • Textured paints

  • Roofing shingles

  • Siding

It depends on the bank and the extent of the issue. Some banks will lend against homes with minor foundation damage, but most won’t if the issue is structural since the home acts as collateral for the mortgage. Banks that offer renovation loans might still finance a home with structural problems. More minor issues like settling cracks and intermittent problems with humidity are unlikely to stop a bank from financing.

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