Residential Home Inspections

Buying a home is a significant investment, and Palmer Home Inspections provides the detailed analysis you need to make a confident purchase. Our Residential Home Inspection includes an evaluation of structural integrity, plumbing, electrical systems, roofing, HVAC systems, insulation, and more. You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-understand report highlighting potential issues and maintenance needs, helping you to make informed decisions and avoid costly surprises. Our inspection includes but not limited to:

• Pest Infestation
• Foundation Cracks/Damage
• Roof Leaks
• Electrical System Hazards
• Structural Problems.
 

Harmful Radon Testing

Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that can pose serious health risks. Palmer Home Inspections provides professional radon testing to identify harmful levels within your home. Using industry-leading equipment and methods, we deliver accurate, reliable results and expert recommendations, giving you peace of mind and a safer living environment for your family.

RADON​ is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that seeps up from the earth. When inhaled, it gives off radioactive particles that can damage the cells that line the lung. Long-term exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer.​ In fact, over 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the US each year are from radon. RADON is produced from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. Uranium breaks down to radium. As radium disintegrates it turns into a radioactive gas called ​RADON. As a gas, RADON moves up through the soil and into the air you breathe​.

High radon levels exist in every state in the US. Iowa is one of the highest average radon levels in the country that pose a significant health risk, and nearly 70% of counties are rated High Radon zones.

RADON in homes can be dealt with, which makes testing for the presence a key component in preventing negative effects of RADON on health.