Des Moines Home Inspection: Before You Buy
Detailed Inspections Thorough Reporting Expert Guidance
5.0★ from ~250 Google reviews · InterNACHI Certified · Family-owned since 2020
Our Approach
Forever Home Inspection Iowa helps Des Moines-area homebuyers make informed decisions through education, experience, and integrity. Our InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors provide thorough home, new construction, warranty, sewer scope, radon, and multi-family inspections throughout Des Moines and Central Iowa, with clear reports and easy-to-understand guidance. Move forward with confidence.
We know these neighborhoods.
Why We Inspect Homes in Des Moines
With seven years of experience inspecting homes in Des Moines and Central Iowa, Forever Home Inspection Iowa has seen firsthand how different homes can be from one property to the next. Des Moines has approximately 95,700 housing units, with about 60% of homes owner-occupied, and its housing stock ranges from older, established properties to newer construction throughout the city and growing metro.
We provide home inspections throughout Des Moines, from established neighborhoods like Beaverdale, Waterbury, South of Grand, Ingersoll Park, North of Grand, Sherman Hill, Waveland Park, Salisbury Oaks, and Greenwood to newer developments throughout the growing Des Moines metro.
Our years of inspection experience includes everything from historic and century-old homes to recently constructed properties, giving our inspectors the experience to recognize the different concerns that can come with each home's age, construction, and maintenance history.
Common Problems Found During Des Moines Home Inspections
Foundation and Basement Moisture
Cracks, seepage, inadequate drainage, sump-pump issues, and grading problems can be especially important in homes with basements.
Roofing Issues
Aging shingles, improper flashing, damaged penetrations, inadequate ventilation, and signs of previous leaks.
Grading and Drainage
Soil that slopes toward the house, short downspouts, poor drainage, and water-management problems can contribute to foundation and basement issues.
Electrical Concerns
Older electrical components, improperly wired outlets, missing GFCI/AFCI protection, exposed wiring, and outdated panels or components.
Plumbing Problems
Leaking fixtures or supply lines, deteriorated piping, poor drainage, water-heater concerns, and improper installations.
Our Services
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence.
A home inspection is a limited non-invasive examination of the overall condition of a home. Whether you are a home buyer, seller, homeowner, or investor, we exist to deliver you an exceptionally detailed and informative home inspection report.
A sewer line inspection, also called a sewer scope, is a camera-led inspection of the lateral sewer line of a home. Most homebuyers don't realize that the sewer line is their responsibility. Don't be on the hook for thousands of dollars in repairs before closing.
Radon testing measures the amount of radon gas in the air of your home which can cause health issues long-term. We deliver accurate and timely results to provide you with great peace of mind before finalizing any real estate transaction.
Here’s how it all works.
What to Expect
Step 1: Complete the online form
Tell us about the home and the services you need.
Step 2: Inspection is scheduled
Kalyn emails available times and confirms your spot.
Step 3: Inspection is performed
We take our time: about 1 hour per 1,000 sq ft.
Step 4: On-site education
Join us near the end for a walkthrough and plain-language summary.
Step 5: Report by noon next business day
Interactive, with photos and video of every finding.
Step 6: Follow up with any questions
Call us anytime. We're happy to help.
Real people, real local roots.
Meet the Team
Matt
Home Inspector & Owner
InterNACHI CPI #20100227 · 7 years
Matt leads every inspection with patience and detail, and walks you through what he found in plain language.
Blake
Home Inspector
InterNACHI CPI #26030219 · 1 year
Blake brings the same careful, take-our-time approach to every home, and documents his findings with plenty of photos.
Kalyn
Operations & Admin
Co-owner · Scheduling & operations
The admin team handles the scheduling and coordination for a smooth inspection experience. Relax, you're in capable hands!
Don’t just take our word for it.
What Our Homebuyers Say
5.0from ~250 Google reviews
Blake did a great job looking over a new construction home. He pointed out where workmanship was lacking, and spent time with me answering my questions. He well documented what he found with pictures and written word. There were general explanations of the house systems too. Very pleasant to spend time with but also efficient in covering the many inspection points of the house. I’d definitely request his service again.
Excellent service! Forever Home Inspection Iowa did an amazing job providing us with a very thorough and detailed inspection report. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Fantastic Team! Extremely knowledgeable and quick feedback and reports on the Home Inspection. Matt Gibson did a phenomenal job!
Forever Homes Inspection did an outstanding job with our new build inspections. They were thorough, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. Their communication was clear, timely, and always helpful, which made the entire process smooth and stress free. I truly appreciated their attention to detail and the way they explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Highly recommend them to anyone needing a reliable and professional inspection team!
We had an inspection on our new build, and Matt was our inspector — he was awesome! Friendly, professional, and incredibly thorough. As first-time new build owners, we weren’t sure what to expect, but Matt went above and beyond, examining every part of the house in great detail. We were especially impressed by the number of photos he provided, documenting both any issues and the overall condition of the home. We highly recommend Forever Home Inspection Iowa to anyone looking for peace of mind with their home investment!
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