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Pauley Home Inspection, LLC

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Pauley Home Inspection, LLC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Pauley Home Inspection LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our work! We pride ourselves on the quality of service provided to our clients. Ensuring that our clients are comfortable with their home purchase is one of the many things that drive us and keep us going!

"By far the best service! Not only was he amazingly thorough with everything, he got the inspection done sooner than anyone else could. Very friendly and helpful, willing to answer all my infinite amount of questions. I also received a very detailed report itemizing every part of the home, both good and not so good. Will definitely hire his company again for any inspection needs! "

Anna M on July 2025

Pauley Home Inspection LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our work! We pride ourselves on the quality of service provided to our clients. Ensuring that our clients are comfortable with their home purchase is one of the many things that drive us and keep us going!

"By far the best service! Not only was he amazingly thorough with everything, he got the inspection done sooner than anyone else could. Very friendly and helpful, willing to answer all my infinite amount of questions. I also received a very detailed report itemizing every part of the home, both good and not so good. Will definitely hire his company again for any inspection needs! "

Anna M on July 2025


Meyer Home and Mold Inspections

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Meyer Home and Mold Inspections

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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

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Steward Safety Consulting

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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

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Paltz Home Inspection LLC

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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

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Advantage Property Inspections

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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

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Vista Inspection Partners

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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

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GM Handyman Services

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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.



FRASE & CO CONSTRUCTION

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FRASE & CO CONSTRUCTION

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Frase Construction Inc is a locally owned and operated business in the Ottumwa area since 1999. Business owner, Jeremy Frase invites you to come visit his showroom, complete with a large variety of retail products. Frase Construction specializes in new construction and remodeling. Serves include: - Roofing - Additions - Windows - Siding - Kitchens & Baths - Cabinets - Concrete - Electrical - Plumbing - Decks - Garages - General contractors - Designed build - Egress Windows - Casement Windows - Energy Efficient Windows - Skylights - Sliding Windows - Storm Windows - Installation - New Construction - Remdeling - Repair - Wood Shake roofs and Shingles - Maintenance - Green Building - Residential - Commercial - Metal - Wood - Fiberglass - Vinyl - Driveways - Concrete removal - Concrete Coloring - Walls - Foundations - Decorative Concrete - Concrete Cutting - Stairs - Patios - Sidewalks - Stamped Concrete - Industrial - Garages - Cabinets - Laminate - Cabinet hardware - Snow Removal - Ice Removal - Snow Blowing - Snow Plowing - Additions ? - Bathrooms - Decks - Electrical - Kitchens - Plumbing - Roofing - Siding - and more Our project types include: Commerical (Office Buildijngs, Shopping Centers, Car Dealerships and more), Resteraunts, Warehouses, Rental Spaces, Residential (Multi-Family and Tenant Finish) For the best service in the area, give us a call so we can prove to you that you made the right choice.

Frase Construction Inc is a locally owned and operated business in the Ottumwa area since 1999. Business owner, Jeremy Frase invites you to come visit his showroom, complete with a large variety of retail products. Frase Construction specializes in new construction and remodeling. Serves include: - Roofing - Additions - Windows - Siding - Kitchens & Baths - Cabinets - Concrete - Electrical - Plumbing - Decks - Garages - General contractors - Designed build - Egress Windows - Casement Windows - Energy Efficient Windows - Skylights - Sliding Windows - Storm Windows - Installation - New Construction - Remdeling - Repair - Wood Shake roofs and Shingles - Maintenance - Green Building - Residential - Commercial - Metal - Wood - Fiberglass - Vinyl - Driveways - Concrete removal - Concrete Coloring - Walls - Foundations - Decorative Concrete - Concrete Cutting - Stairs - Patios - Sidewalks - Stamped Concrete - Industrial - Garages - Cabinets - Laminate - Cabinet hardware - Snow Removal - Ice Removal - Snow Blowing - Snow Plowing - Additions ? - Bathrooms - Decks - Electrical - Kitchens - Plumbing - Roofing - Siding - and more Our project types include: Commerical (Office Buildijngs, Shopping Centers, Car Dealerships and more), Resteraunts, Warehouses, Rental Spaces, Residential (Multi-Family and Tenant Finish) For the best service in the area, give us a call so we can prove to you that you made the right choice.

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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

There are some instances where a buyer may want to skip a home inspection, but this is not usually recommended. While home inspections are not always required as part of the homebuying or selling process, they are in the best interest of buyers. If you choose to skip the home inspection, be prepared to discover a home’s hidden secrets on your own over time.

A dryer vent inspection is simply the process of checking the vent for the possibility of damage or clogs. You can do it yourself or hire a pro. Pull the dryer away from the wall and inspect the portion of the vent that’s behind the appliance for lint buildup or kinks. Check the connection of the vent to the wall for loose parts or lint that’s escaping the vent. Check the exterior exhaust vent for signs of damage or lint blockage. A pro can check the length of the vent inside the wall for you. 

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

Consulting the architect of your house is not the best way to determine when it was built. Many homes are built by developers or builders, so there may not be a specific architect to track down—especially if you have a very old house. Instead, it’s best to rely on local government records.

Make it easier for your inspector to do a thorough assessment by preparing your home ahead of time. That includes:

  • Noting any signs of pests around the home

  • Removing obstacles in the way of the attic, basement, plumbing, garbage, and other key areas that inspectors will need to access

  • Keeping children and pets away from inspection areas

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