Crain Home Inspections

11/22/2021

InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspectors® have the experience, training and professionalism to deliver the information you or your clients need.

InterNACHI’s "We'll Buy Your Home" Guarantee, also known as the Buy-Back Program ("Program"), is offered to home buyers of a primary residence and home sellers who hire a participating InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector® to perform their home inspection on a home in the U.S. or Canada. Under the Program, if InterNACHI® determines that the inspector missed a covered item which is something he/she should have identified and reported, InterNACHI® will buy your home back, subject to program terms and conditions.

10/26/2021

Winter is right around the corner and if you're planning to use your wood burning fire place make sure its inspected first! Birds, rodents, twigs and leaves can collect if you have gaps or breaks in your chimney which can lead to chimney fires and damage to your home. Crain Home Inspections is offering a flat $100 rate now through the end of November for a Level 2 Inspection of your chimney. Call or Message today to set up your appointment!

10/08/2021

Considering selling your home? A pre-sale inspection can benefit you and the buyer. Pre-sale inspections gives the seller a knowledge advantage heading into the listing and can waive the need for an inspection for a potential buyer.

Call or message today for a quote and receive 10% off an October inspection!

TOWN SQUARE | A home inspection provided by the seller could provide some reassurance for buyers who opt to waive their right to a home inspection for competitive purposes.

09/08/2021

Crain Home Inspections offers thermal imaging, but why should you get it?

Thermal imaging finds surface temperatures and can show thermal anomalies. It can also show a surface temperature that differs from what is expected. It’s upon further investigation with other tools that indicate leaks, pests, and electrical issues.

Electrical Issues
A home inspection that uses thermal imaging can also find the electrical issues in a home.

The HVAC Unit During a Thermal Imaging Home Inspection
A thermal imaging inspection also looks at the HVAC unit to ensure it is hooked up correctly and functioning properly. If you happen to notice your bill increasing, there could be an insulation issue. It can also find air-conditioner compressor leaks.

Roof Leaks
When an inspector uses a thermal imaging camera in the evenings he can tell that the roof has released its heat and see where there are issues.

Structural Defects
This camera can find wet basements, missing insulation, mold, and other structural defects in the home that can also lead to energy loss.

Plumbing in a Thermal Imaging Home Inspection
The thermal imaging can scan the plumbing and see where there may be a leak. It allows the inspector to find heat and temperature anomalies and investigate more.

EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) and Stucco Inspections
These inspections are difficult if not almost impossible to do without a thermal imaging camera. For example, rot can be found behind the stucco with a FLIR camera or other thermal imaging device. This would not be possible with the naked eye.

Insects That Are Wood Destroying
Did you know that the infrared camera can pick up active nests? They radiate heat and then the infrared camera captures it. This allows our home inspection team to investigate further.

Get your free quote today and see what you've been missing!

08/27/2021

Why trust Crain Home Inspections? Crain Home Inspections is a Certified Professional Inspector with over 100 credit hours through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors program as well as 10 years in the home building business. We are held to international standards of practice and a code of ethics to provide the highest quality of inspection possible.

Did you know Iowa currently has NO state licensing requirements for home inspectors!? That means anyone can come into your home and give you an inspection. InterNACHI is the worlds leading association for home inspectors and Crain Home Inspections is apart of it. Give Crain Home Inspections a call today for any home inspection needs!

08/27/2021

Thank you for joining the Crain Home Inspections page! My commitment in providing the highest quality inspections is the foundation of my business. Buying a home can be a daunting experience and a huge investment. The best - and least stressful - way to purchase a home is to be well educated throughout the process. Crain Home Inspections strives to bring you the very best inspection reports to remove any uncertainties about the condition of your current or future home. Buying or selling a home is stressful, let Crain Home Inspections provide you with peace of mind with a detailed inspection!