Central Iowa Home Inspection
Hello, my name is John Prohaska and I am the owner of J&P Inspections in Des Moines, Iowa. My business is run with you and your family in mind.
I am certified by The American Society of Home Inspectors http://www.ashi.org and the The American Indoor Air Quality Council, http://www.iaqcouncil.org Also I am a Level 1 Thermographer.
If you give me the privilege of inspecting your home or prospective home, I will give you my very best effort using all my experience and education to make your dream of a safe and functional home a reality. I personally conduct all my inspections and you can be assured of complete professionalism from the time you hire me until the time I present you my findings and beyond. I am always just a call away.
I also include, as a free gift to all my clients, a homeowners guide, titled A Home Systems Guide. This guide is a how to operate your home written by Tom Feiza Mr. Fix It is a great reference tool to help you get acquainted with your new home.
Why you should do a home inspection
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from roof to foundation. A home inspection is the equivalent of a physical examination from your doctor. When problems or symptoms of problems are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation or remedies. A home inspection summarizes the condition of a property, points out the need for major repairs and identifies areas that may need attention in the near future. Buyers and sellers depend on an accurate home inspection to maximize their knowledge of the property in order to make intelligent decisions before executing an agreement for sale or purchase. A home inspection points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After an inspection, both parties have a much clearer understanding of the value and needs of the property
DO NOT let your dream house become your nightmare. For your peace of mind, choose John Prohaska an ASHI certified inspector to perform your home evaluation.
Purchasing a home may be the largest investment you ever make. A complete analysis by J&P Inspections will provide you with the detailed information you need on the house before you buy, avoiding undiscovered, unpleasant, and costly repairs after you move in. A home inspection by J&P Inspections LLC will provide you with a clearer understanding about the property, giving you more confidence about the purchase of your new home. Our inspection will reveal any major problems with the house, as well as point out the positive aspects of the home. He will explain how the house works and answer all of your questions.
OUR MISSION: "We strive to provide quality home evaluations that exceed client expectations and bring value to the client by providing current and objective technical information so that an informed decision can be made regarding purchase of the real-estate investment" 
We do not alarm nor magnify house problems, nor do we trivialize or minimize them. We present house problems in an unbiased manner so the client can put them into proper perspective. We explain how the home works; explain unfamiliar systems; suggest maintenance methods; recommend improvements including energy saving practices, and point out ways to correct or avoid problems that can occur in the future.
THE HOME INSPECTION WRITTEN REPORT is thorough and presented in easy-to-understand language. Over 2000 inspections have been performed by J&P Inspections complete with digital photo's (comprehensive) and easy to understand narratives have gone into this very informative report.
OUR HOME INSPECTION TOOLS are the best. We have diagnostic testing equipment to help us evaluate your home. We use electrical testing meters, carbon monoxide pumps, gas leak pumps, moisture testing gauges, humidity-testing gauges and more. We are  the only inspector in the state of Iowa to implement the use of thermo imaging for home inspection diagnostics. We have infrared technology and understand it. We can find mold, air leaks, and moisture in walls. We usually use this apparatus to look at questionable areas that we encounter during the home inspection. We are pioneers in this field and have learned how to implement this technology to home inspections. For more information on our infrared technology, services or gallery pics please go the moisture infrared link, http://www.homeinspectionsiowa.com/?D=26 (Above image is a water heater spilling fumes.)
Trust us…We speak house
John Prohaska has been an ASHI member for many years. ASHI members know houses. They are trained to objectively communicate to you what the house has to say. ASHI members have demonstrated technical proficiency and report writing skills and have committed to continuing education in order to achieve and maintain his member status. ASHI members also know about service. I have reviewed feedback from homebuyer surveys conducted by ASHI asking consumers what they want from a professional home inspector and we know ASHI wants and cares about feedback from consumers on how our members are doing.
Members are committed to conducting inspections in accordance with the ASHI Standards of Practices. They are committed to abiding by the ASHI Code of Ethics and are dedicated to providing superior customer service. ASHI Members deliver more than a home inspection, they deliver the ASHI Experience.
Homebuyers are not the only people who hire ASHI Inspectors. Home sellers also use ASHI inspections to gain knowledge of the condition of their home before placing it on the market. Smart home sellers know that knowledge about their home’s condition makes the selling process more palatable.
Homebuyers, home sellers, homeowners, or anyone who wants to make an informed decision about a house based on objective information deserves a professional ASHI home inspection.
For your home inspection, call J&P Inspections LLC. and schedule you appointment. Call 515-201-3683
I am also a Certified Residential Mold Inspector ( CRMI ) serving the greater Des Moines area and outside communities. I am also proud to announce my affiliation with Respircare Analytical, a team of Indoor Air Quality Professionals that are second to none and make my job a lot easier with test results you can count on.Pay a visit to my Mold Website at http://www.iowamoldinspections.com/ before you proceed as there is a wealth of knowledge concerning Indoor Air Quality.
INSPECTION SERVICES
Comprehensive Infrared Home Inspection $250.00
The Comprehensive 'Infrared' Inspection is tommorrows inspection here today. This Inspection may take a little longer to complete. but there is no better inspection on the market period! When you stop to think of what the average home sells for you owe to yourself and family to get the very best inspection for the things you can see and the things you can't. There is no other service in the area that overs this technology. You have to see it in action to appreciate the advantages it offers over conventional home inspections.I have a short film clip below that you must watch and I think you will agree with me that this is a head and shoulders above all other inspections you have looked at.
Here is the link to watch this technology.www.flirthermography.com/media/BCam/BCam_online.swf
Call 515- 201-3683 to schedule. Below are the extra features included in the "Comprehensive"515-
1.Free Mold Observation ($195.00 Value)
2.Free Infrared Moisture Scan ($100.00 Value)
3. Indication of remaining service life estimate.
4.Attic entered if safe and acessible.
5.Estimate of water heater age.
6.Furnace Functional Test Plus Estimated Age, Infrared Temperture Rise
7.Air Conditioning Functional Test Plus Estimated Age, Infrared Temperature Drop Test Included.
8.Infrared HVAC Scan.
Infrared Survey
Infrared thermography is a powerful non-invasive means of observing a building. Infrared cameras  see "heat", our natural xeyes see "light", therefore infrared cameras by definition can see what our eyes cannot see. In the application of moisture surveys, building materials that are wet will be subjected to the process of evaporation and therefore be represented as a "cooler" image on the LCD screen. This will alert the inspector that there is a "suspect" area and it will be documented using infrared photography and natural photography in the report.
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The Infrared Survey is used in the comprehensive and mold inspections. This survey is used to find moisture, insulation voids, heat loss or gain, electrical problems,mold etc. This would come with a computor generated report with digital pictures of suspect areas and recommendations for addressing these areas of concern. "Call Today To Schedule" 515-201-3683 Click on the link below learn a little more about this technology and the benefits of using it.
U.S. Department of Energy Recommends Infrared Inspections
A publication from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says thermographic scans by trained technicians are usually accurate enough to hold up in court.
The recommendation appears in the online version of a DOE publication titled, "A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy" (EERE). The publication outlines the benefits of infrared scanning of a house to detect problems with energy efficiency. It goes on to state, "In addition to using thermography during an energy audit, you should have a scan done before purchasing a house; even new houses can have defects in their thermal envelopes." "You may wish to include a clause in the contract requiring a thermographic scan of the house," the publication adds. "A thermographic scan performed by a certified technician is usually accurate enough to use as documentation in court proceedings."
To read the publication, visit www.eere.energy.gov. Enter the keyword "thermography" in the Search/Help box on the upper right-hand side of the screen.
J&P Inspections LLC pioneered the use of infrared technology in Home Inspections to empower inspectors to, in effect, "see" through a house's walls, floors and ceilings, uncovering hidden problems that may go undetected in an ordinary visual inspection. J&P Insections has also made the technology affordable through the "NEW" Comprehensive Inspection that we now have available. Detailed Report With DIGITAL PICTURES!
For Whom Is Your Home Inspector Working?
by John Prohaska of J&P Inspection Services
The first thought in your mind may be that your home inspector is working for you. I hope that is the case. I have attended marketing training sessions where a well noted speaker talks about the definitions of a customer and a client. In their training the customer is, you may have guessed it, the real estate agent. The client is the person buying the home. What does this mean? I think there is a subtle conflict of interest in that the home inspector may be working for their next job and may not have your best interests in mind.
Here is the best one yet. I was recently handed a brochure from a home inspection firm and the business card attached to it was the home inspector with the title of real estate agent. I don’t think there is any question that there is a conflict of interest here. My firm, J&P Inspections LLC, adheres to the American Society of Home Inspectors Code of Ethics.
Number one in the ASHI Code of Ethics is:
“Inspectors shall avoid conflicts of interest or activities that compromise, or appear to compromise, professional independence, objectivity, or inspection integrity.”
Make sure your home inspector knows who the customer is; make sure it is you.
Good Morning America on Selecting Your Own Inspector: Click to download (WMV)
Coming in 2009 Home Energy Audits! Stay Tuned.
Heres What A Few Of My Clients Had To Say About J&P Inspections.
We can't say enough about Johns' inspection process. We bought the comprehensive package with the "infrared technology" . It was amazing to see area's of the house that had little or no insulation at all! When we showed this to the sellers they quickly adjusted their asking price. Without this technology we would never have known.
Well worth the money!.........Tony and Judi Fuller, Des Moines
I have used 3 other home inspection services and your services are better than all 3 of the others put together.......Todd Chada, Des Moines Ia.
John was very thorough with the inspection. Knowing I was a first time home buyer, he took extra time to explain things to me and made sure I understood everything about the inspection and the results. Thank you......Renee Willet, Ames, Ia..
I liked the meticulous inspection of the house. You even put up with what must have seemed like a million questions as we toured the home. Thank you for giving me "Home Inspection 101"! I appreciate it very much.......Jason Sarmiento, Waukee Ia.
Most professional inspection ever. Very thorough. Will use as guide to repair and keep watch on items in the future. Re-instilled faith in the whole home inspection profession.....Jack & Joan Hoffman, Ankeny, Ia.
Your inspection was great. We were impressed with the fact that you took your time to explain the problems and gave us tips and recommendations to maintain the house. We will definitely pass the word about your company...Jennifer Magradze, Indianola, Ia.
My Promise to You
Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult.
Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet me until after you hire me. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods, and yes, different pricing. One thing for sure is that a home inspection requires work, a lot of work. Ultimately a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector's own effort.
If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your new home, I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort.
This I promise you.
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We Speak House
Whether you choose me or not, please do yourself a favor and be sure to select a qualified Home Inspector. Make sure your Home Inspector is Certified and has Insurance and don't be afraid to ask to see it. He will know at that point that you are a informed consumer. Your home is the one most important investment of your lifetime.Get a inspection, it will probably be the best money you ever spent.
Offering home inspection services in Adel, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Baxter, Boone, Boone Co., Boonville, Cambridge, Clide, Collins, Dallas Co., Des Moines, Dexter, Harvey, Huxley, Indianola, Jasper Co., Johnston, Kellogg, Knoxville, Lacona, Macksburg, Madison, Madison Co., Madrid, Marion Co., Martendale, Maxwell, McCallsburg, Melcher, Milo, Minburn, Mitchellville, Monroe, Nevada, New Virginia, Newton, Norwalk, Perry, Pilot Mound, Polk City, Polk Co., Prairie City, Saylorville, St Charles, Story City, Story Co., Sully, Truro, Urbandale, Warren, Warren Co., Wauke, West Des Moines, Winterset, Woodward in the state of Iowa.
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