Top 6 Home Inspectors in Coralville, IA

Porch Pro Headshot Gold Shield Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Coralville, Iowa
(88)
With over 20 years experience doing inspections in Eastern Iowa we have the experience you can trust. Our goal is to make our little part of your home buying experience simple and accurate. This allows you to quickly ensure the homes current condition. We offer all the inspections you will need on y...Read more about Gold Shield Inspections
With over 20 years experience doing inspections in Eastern Iowa we have the experience you can trust. Our goal is to make our little part of your home buying experience simple and accurate. This allows you to quickly ensure the homes current condition. We offer all the inspections you will need on y...Read more about Gold Shield Inspections
Porch Pro Headshot Royal Home Inspections, LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Coralville, Iowa
Royal Home Inspections mission is to provide the highest-quality services in Eastern Iowa. We succeed at this because of the integrity of our field and support staff, our commitment to being respectful and considerate of our clients and of each other, and our passion for continuing education to stay...Read more about Royal Home Inspections, LLC
Royal Home Inspections mission is to provide the highest-quality services in Eastern Iowa. We succeed at this because of the integrity of our field and support staff, our commitment to being respectful and considerate of our clients and of each other, and our passion for continuing education to stay...Read more about Royal Home Inspections, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Schafer Home Inspection Services
Home Inspectors
Serves Coralville, Iowa
(20)
In 2013, at the urging of friends and family, I founded Schafer Home Inspection Services. I received my home inspection training from the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT) and have continued to educate myself through professional development opportunities after receiving my certifi...Read more about Schafer Home Inspection Services
In 2013, at the urging of friends and family, I founded Schafer Home Inspection Services. I received my home inspection training from the American Home Inspection Training Institute (AHIT) and have continued to educate myself through professional development opportunities after receiving my certifi...Read more about Schafer Home Inspection Services
Porch Pro Headshot In Depth Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Coralville, Iowa
(38)
Porch Pro Headshot Quality Comfort Home Solutions, LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Coralville, Iowa
Provide Home Repair and Remodeling Services and Handyman Services in Eastern Iowa. Completed my Home inspection Master Course certification through the Home Inspection Training Institute
Provide Home Repair and Remodeling Services and Handyman Services in Eastern Iowa. Completed my Home inspection Master Course certification through the Home Inspection Training Institute
Porch Pro Headshot Heartland Home Inspections Iowa LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Coralville, Iowa

Frequently asked questions about home inspectors

Buying a home is the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to buy your next place, there are many benefits of hiring a professional home inspector.

Walking through a home, you may notice a few things you want to fix or rooms you want to paint. The home inspector will assess important HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Inspectors notice structural or insulation problems that you and your real estate agent probably missed. The inspector outlines all their findings in a report and walks you through the property to explain major issues.

If you decide to go through with the purchase, the home inspection report offers a roadmap for repairs you may need. The inspection report is also great leverage for contract negotiations with the seller. If there’s a major repair on the report, you can ask the seller to cover it or come down on the sale price.

Of course, the main benefit of hiring a home inspector is that they’ll help you avoid buying a home that needs more work than you’re willing to pay. As long as your offer is contingent on the home inspection, you’ll be able to walk away with your down payment and find the property that works best for your family and your budget.

Before you hire a home inspector, make sure they’re certified. Not all home inspectors are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, so check that yours is. Members of AHSI adhere to a standard of ethics, continue their education, and have access to more resources.

Check to make sure your home inspector is insured. Home inspectors usually carry professional liability (aka errors and omissions) insurance and general liability to cover things like property damage claims.

As part of the home buying process, your local home inspector will have a certain number of days to examine the property. Then, you’ll walk through the house together so the inspector can point out any problems they may have found. In the end, the inspector will give you a report detailing everything you need to know.

When choosing an inspector, ask for previous inspection reports to see how thorough they are. Good reports are thorough and include photos. Reading reviews gives you a better idea of what to expect from the home inspector. If you’re choosing between a full-time inspector and a part-time one, hire the full-time inspector – they’ll have booked more hours and experience.

Of course, if you already have a good rapport with your real estate agent, ask who they would recommend. Real estate agents often deal with home inspectors, so they’ll know the best option for you in your area.

You’ve bought your dream home and noticed some water damage in the basement a month later. You hire a contractor to assess it, and they say this isn’t the first time the basement has seen water damage – the foundation wall is bowing from it. This issue should have been on the inspection report. Is the inspector liable?

They can be. That question is why it’s best to hire an inspector who carries errors and omissions insurance, as well as general liability insurance. The inspector will have to file a claim to cover the repairs, but they will be more likely to cover those costs.

As with any legal action, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your money back. Pursuing legal action against an uninsured home inspector will become an even bigger headache, and they may not have the funds available to cover the repairs you need.

You also have to prove that nothing happened to alter the home's condition after you completed the inspection report. For instance, if there aren’t any issues with the roof at the time of inspection, and you notice leaks a few months after a big storm, the home inspector would not be liable.

The cost of a home inspection depends on a few factors, including the location and size of the property. Generally, you should expect to pay a couple hundred dollars for one home inspection. A few things about local home inspectors could increase that price:

  • Experience - When hiring a more experienced home inspector, they tend to charge more.
  • Age and condition of the property - Older homes may cost more to inspect.
  • Travel time - The inspector may charge for commuting if you buy a country home off the beaten path.
  • Additional inspections - Depending on where you buy your home, you may want to invest in specialty inspections. Radon tests, pest inspections, and well inspections will run up the bill. Ask your real estate agents which inspections they would recommend, and plan for them when finalizing your budget.

In some real estate markets, the seller may pay for an inspection ahead of time. Ask your real estate agent if they trust the company that performed the pre-inspection. This awareness can help you decide whether or not to invest in another inspection.

If you’re selling a home in a competitive market, investing in a pre-sale home inspection may be a good idea. As a seller, some pros include the following:

  • The inspection report will paint a realistic view of the property, helping you and your real estate agent set a competitive listing price.
  • A pre-sale inspection allows you to make any necessary repairs or updates to get a greater return on investment when the time comes to sell.
  • You won’t be surprised by the buyer’s home inspection report. If you’re selling your first home to upgrade to a second, the pre-sale inspection will help you avoid any costly negotiations that the buyer’s report might unearth.
  • If you are selling a relative’s property that you inherited, the pre-sale inspection will give you all the details you need about the property's condition.

While it may seem beneficial to have a pre-sale inspection before you put your home on the market, there can also be downsides. Here are a few cons that impact homebuyers and sellers alike:

  • The seller is legally obligated to reveal any problems with the house to potential buyers. If the pre-sale inspection uncovers some major problems, your plans may need to change.
  • As a homebuyer, remember that the pre-sale home inspection usually benefits the seller. The home inspector likely had the seller’s best interests at heart and not yours. It’s always a good idea to invest in your home inspection.
  • Finally, a pre-sale home inspection doesn’t guarantee the buyer’s inspector won’t find anything wrong with the property.

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Iowa City 52240
Roofing Inspection
Start Date
Within a month
Roofing project type
Inspect a roof
Roof slope
Sloped or pitched
Roofing material
Asphalt or composite shingle
Reason for inspection
Our current roof is in very poor condition. We are looking for suggestions on replacing the roof, gutters, and roof awnings. Our company is focused on sustainability so we would like to work with a company that can help us source local materials, reduce our carbon footprint & energy consumption, explore options for increasing natural lighting, explore the cost/benefits of implementing solar panels, and exploring the idea of a living roof.
Previous leaking or damage
Yes
Number of stories tall
Two floors
North Liberty 52317
Home Inspection
Start Date
I'm flexible
Purpose
Purchasing property
Inspection type
Whole home
Property type
Single family residence
Property size
1,501-2,000 sq ft
Property age
41-50 years
Foundation type
Basement
Relationship to property
Buyer
Occupied
No
Utilities turned on
Yes
Specific services
None of the above