Home Inspectors in Iowa
Iowa's housing stock reflects the state's agricultural heritage and late 19th to early 20th century settlement patterns, with a high proportion of older homes in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and the smaller county seat towns throughout the state. Radon is an outsized concern in Iowa: the state has one of the highest average radon levels in the country due to its glacially deposited soils, and the EPA lists Iowa as a high-risk state. Testing is not optional here. Iowa requires home inspectors to be licensed, which provides a baseline standard. The freeze-thaw cycle is significant, and older masonry foundations, especially stone rubble foundations on pre-1920 homes, are worth examining carefully for cracking, bowing, and moisture intrusion. Basement water intrusion is common in older homes that were built before modern drainage and waterproofing practices, and sump pump condition and the presence of a battery backup is a practical concern buyers should ask about. Tornadoes are a real hazard, particularly in spring and early summer.
Spring thaw reveals foundation damage hidden all winter. Water infiltration, bowing basement walls, and heaved floors are all easier to spot in March and April before the ground dries out. Request a foundation-focused inspection with attention to drainage grading and downspout routing.
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Jacob Brown
ProSpec Home Inspections
Omaha, Ne
Harold Teagarden
E&E Home Services LLC
Clinton
Andrew Wagler
Mt. Pleasant
David Holand
Premier Home Inspection, LLC
Worthington, Mn
Justin Marco
Forever Home Inspection Iowa
West Des Moines
James Laban
National Property Inspections- QC
Bettendorf
Timothy Houdek
Regional Home Inspections,LLC
Decorah
Jarad Reddoor, Nachi18073016
Royal Home Inspections, LLC
Anamosa
John Clark
Peace of Mind Inspections, LLC
West Des Moines
Bryce Eckley
HomeTeam Inspection Service of Des Moines
Slater
Matthew Gibson
Forever Home Inspection Iowa
Ankeny
Jeff Zihlke
360° Property Inspections
Dubuque
George Jackson
Jackson Inspection Services
Galena, Il
Max Dayton
Dayton Inspection Services
Grimes
Mike O'Brien
O'Brien Home Inspections L.L.C.
Anamosa
Michael Bond
Midiowa Consulting Inspection, LLC
Ames
Jeremiah Johnson
Clear Choice Inspections
Palmer
Dennis Bollin, Nachi18071110
Prudent Property Inspections
Le Mars
Ben Bolten
Bode Home Inspections
Pleasant Hill
Robert Schierbrock
West Point
Michael Ewoldt
BrickKicker
Bettendorf
Steven Oert
HomeMasters LLC
Johnston
Roy
Vigilant Home Inspections
North Liberty
Andy Braksiek
Andy’s Home Inspection
Waukee
Jerry Roush
Personal Home Inspections LLC
Muscatine
Blake Lindeland
Washington
David Anderson
HandyAndy Inspection
Newell
Logan Loftus
Apex Inspections
Brandon
Christopher Stratton
Stratton Home inspections
Council Bluffs
Matt Nyberg
Home Inspections 24-7
Johnston
Jim Hanson
Hanson Home Inspections
Bettendorf
John Harrison
Bluffs Inspection Service by Argos
Council Bluffs
Andrew J. Bode
Bode Home Inspections
Grimes
Jesus I. San Elias
Imperial Home Inspections
Des Moines
Chad Nichols
Eagle Eye Inspectors LLC
Le Claire
Albert Bustillos
Action Roofing and Construction
Des Moines
Todd Akers
National Property Inspections- QC
Bettendorf
Josh Fuller
HomeShield Inspections LLC
Central City
Mike Collins
Vital Property Inspections
Bettendorf
Bruce Brockway
Home IQ Certified Inspection
Burlington
Mark Rasmussen
Rasmussen Certified Inspections LLC
Harlan
Nolan Ferry
Panoptic Inspections LLC
Malcom
Bret Miller
Bondurant
Boone Lord
Done Right Home Inspection
Clive
Ken Welch
Smart Choice Inspections, LLC
Sioux City
Scott Edwards, 3434090
Imperial Inspection Services
Norwalk
Carmen Hays
Clarinda
Daniel Slusky
Quality Home Inspections
Omaha, Ne
David Cousins
One Vision Inspections LLC
Des Moines
Tanner Rickabaugh
In-Spec Home Inspections, LLC
Maryville, Mo
James Rooff
Milestone Home Inspection, LLC
Waterloo
Lawrence Daniel
LD'z Home Inspections, LLC
Waterloo
Gregory Gross
Gregory Gross
Durango
Jeff Spencer
Story County Home Inspections
Ames
Dan Potkonak
Dan's Home Inspections
Ackley
Adam Simiele
Rest Assured Home Inspections
Decorah
Adam Meder
Prairie Creek Property Services
Cedar Rapids
Christopher Benning
HOME IN TIME PROPERTY INSPECTIONS LLC
Independence
Joe Shepherd
High Calibur Home Inspections
Des Moines
Brent Thumma, Nachi17110223
Gold Shield Inspections
Cedar Rapids
Michael Kalkwarf
MK Inspections LLC
Garner
Brock Moshier
Big River Property Inspection
Davenport
Manuel Martinez
Big River Property Inspection
Davenport
Toby Schuh
1st Edge Inspections
Des Moines
Sean Ryan
Sledge Creek Home Services LLC
Buffalo Center
Michael A. Gillingham
Eastern Iowa Inspection Services L.L.C.
Walker
Mark T. Crowley
National Property Inspections- QC
Bettendorf
Todd Cline
TLC Home Inspections LLC
Altoona
Joshua Thomas
Watchdog Inspections LLC
Mason City
Jennifer Henning
Eagle Eye Inspections
Omaha, Ne
Kielan Dittmar
Vigilant Home Inspections
Des Moines
Alexander Burton
Hometown Inspections LLC
Villisca
Denny Paltz
Aurelia
James Van Eschen, Wdo/Termite 44989; Radon License Rntst09092
Vista Inspection Partners LLC
Steamboat Rock
Josh A. Redenbaugh
Integrity Home Inspections
Marion
Spencer Wahlert
Square One Inspections LLC
Atlantic
Hugh Meade
Adel
Caleb Daughenbaugh
CJ Property Services, LLC
Bode
Seth Townsend
Townsend Home Inspection
Clear Lake
Jay Heckart
National Property Inspections Iowa City
Coralville
Corey Krotz
Corey Krotz Construction
Sioux City
Jack Shelton
Harvest Home Inspections
Underwood
Leroy Holm
Tri-State Home Inspections LLC
La Crosse, Wi
Adam McCarty
Rightway Home Inspections, Inc.
Indianola
Neal Caylor
Next Home Inspector
Centerville
Christopher Meade
Waukee
Scott Shehan
Acreage & Lake Home Inspections
Malvern
Alan Swack
Accurate Home Inspections
Coralville
Jon Bronemann
Jon Bronemann Home Inspections, LLC
Cedar Falls
Kirk Datwyler
Datwyler Inspection Service\'s L.L.C.
Albia
Bennie Atkins
Blue Star Inspection Services
Raymond
Justin Potthoff
Top Grade Inspections
Auburn
Nicholas Buffington
buffs home inspection service
Ottumwa
Luis Ubinas
Titan Home Inspections
Des Moines
Brandon Peterson
Prime Home Inspections LLC
Fort Dodge
Brandin Adkins
Fortune Property Services
Fort Madison
Jayme Crook
Boone Inspections
Boone
Justin Hofman
Spotlight Home Inspection Services, LLC
Ankeny
Danny Pick
Nucribb inspection Co.
Sioux City
Craig McCreight
CM Home Inspection, LLC
Bettendorf
Home Inspector Licensing in Iowa
Iowa has no mandatory state licensing for home inspectors. Many Iowa inspectors pursue voluntary certification through InterNACHI or ASHI to signal professional standards to clients.
Home Inspection FAQs — Iowa
Home inspection costs in Iowa typically range from $300 to $600 for a standard single-family home. Prices vary by city, home size, and the inspector you choose.
Browse certified inspectors above, filtering by city, certification, and specialty. Look for inspectors with InterNACHI, ASHI, or NAHI certification, strong reviews, and relevant experience.
A standard home inspection covers structural components, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation, exterior, and interior. Specialty services like radon testing, mold inspection, and sewer scope are typically add-ons.