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5.0★ from ~250 Google reviews · InterNACHI Certified · Family-owned since 2020
Our Approach
Forever Home Inspection Iowa provides dependable and detailed home inspection services in Urbandale, Iowa, helping homebuyers, sellers, and property owners better understand their properties. Our InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors assess the major components and systems of a home and offer services including general home inspections, new construction inspections, warranty inspections, sewer scopes, radon testing, and multi-family property inspections. Serving Urbandale and communities throughout Central Iowa, we deliver straightforward inspection reports with useful findings and recommendations, giving you the information you need to move forward with greater confidence.
We know these neighborhoods.
Why We Inspect Homes in Urbandale
Forever Home Inspection Iowa provides comprehensive home inspections throughout Urbandale and the surrounding Des Moines metro area. From established neighborhoods near Walnut Creek and 86th Street to newer homes and developments on the west side of Urbandale, our inspections are designed to give buyers, sellers, and homeowners a clear understanding of a property's condition.
Urbandale offers a diverse mix of housing, including older ranch-style and split-level homes, established properties with mature landscaping, and newer construction near growing residential areas. Our InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors evaluate accessible components and systems of the home and provide services such as buyer and seller inspections, new construction inspections, warranty inspections, sewer scopes, radon testing, and multi-family property inspections.
We proudly serve homeowners throughout Urbandale, including areas around Douglas Avenue, Walker Johnston Park, Walnut Creek Regional Park, and the neighborhoods extending toward the western edge of the community. With Urbandale's convenient access to I-35, I-80, and Highway 141, we also serve nearby Central Iowa communities.
Whether you're purchasing an established home near Downtown Urbandale, building a new property in a developing neighborhood, or preparing to sell a longtime family home, our goal is to make the inspection process straightforward. We provide easy-to-understand reports, photographs, and practical recommendations so you can better understand the property and make informed decisions about your next step.
Common Problems Found During Urbandale Home Inspections
Urbandale homes range from older properties built before modern drainage and electrical practices to newer construction, so the issues found during an inspection can vary significantly by the home's age, location, and maintenance history. Some problems, however, show up more frequently than others.
Foundation cracks and basement moisture
Iowa's seasonal freeze-thaw cycles and moisture-sensitive soils can contribute to foundation cracking, settlement, and water intrusion. Inspectors commonly look for wall cracks, efflorescence, staining, seepage, and signs of movement.
Drainage and grading concerns
Poor grading, short downspouts, clogged gutters, and improper water discharge can direct rainwater toward the foundation and contribute to basement moisture problems.
Foundation drain and sump-pump issues
This is particularly relevant in Urbandale. The city has implemented a Foundation Drain Disconnection Program because some older properties have foundation or footing drains connected to the sanitary sewer. During significant rainfall, these connections can contribute to sewer backups and system overload.
Roof and storm damage
Central Iowa homes can experience damage from hail, strong winds, and heavy storms. Inspectors may identify missing or damaged shingles, deteriorated flashing, exposed fasteners, and improperly installed roof penetrations.
Sewer line problems
Older underground sewer lines can develop root intrusion, cracks, separations, or other defects that aren't visible during a standard home inspection. A sewer scope can provide additional information about the condition of the line.
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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