News & Blog - Home Standards Inspection Services

Question- Can a lightbulb start a fire? Answer- YES!- Steve Vacha

When purchasing a home there are certain expenses that are of great value to the home buyer. Appraisals help banks to be confident they can loan large amounts of money to buyers. The appraisal fee is a good return on investment. Real estate agents’ fees are another...

Cast Iron Sewer Lines- Dave Six

While inspecting a 127 yr old commercial building in Missouri Valley I saw some real "artwork". We still see a lot of cast iron sewer lines, however these had recently been resealed with the traditional lead/oakum seals. It has become very rare to see this dying art...

Downspouts that Drain onto Sidewalks- Steve Vacha

Downspouts that drain onto service walks can create hazardous conditions. There are solutions for this.

Inspection Limited by Personal Possessions- Dave Six

This inspection was seriously limited by personal possessions!

The Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection

By Jon Vacha Vice President, Home Standards Inspection Services EMAIL JON By being proactive and investing in a pre-listing inspection a seller can enjoy many benefits. The inspection can help the seller avoid surprises and identify and prioritize the list of concerns...

Time Bomb- Dave Six

Going Where Most Buyers Don’t Go

By Steve Vacha President, Home Standards Inspection Services EMAIL STEVE So, what is with this picture (to the right) I took recently at a home? Looks like a normal electrical panel with a screw driver sitting on top of it. I am told this very scenario killed a...