Dakota Professional Home Inspections, LLC

03/07/2026

Most of us who live in this general area of the US understand that March can be a mix of weather. What many fail to do, is to make sure that they check their sump pumps, if they have them, and to check around the exterior of the foundation to make certain that the ground slopes away from the area. The ground in many areas is not thawed very deep and if we happen to get rain instead of snow, the water has nowhere to go except into your basement. Protect yourself by making sure your gutters are clean and have extensions to move water away from the home and checking on the ground slope near your foundation can greatly help.

12/27/2025

Its good to check your furnace vents on the side or your home as they can create ice and can become plugged.

06/24/2024

So many people and communities needing help right now. If you can, please help them. Midwest folks are tough and strong, but this is a bit more than many can handle on their own. Even a little help would be heartwarming.

06/23/2024

We have received a lot of water in our areas over the last few weeks and this is going to cause some problems. If you need help with knowing exactly where the water in your home has gone to, I can help with that. Water on our floors will wick upwards into drywall and studs and knowing how high you need to go to get rid of it will help greatly as you repair your home. My Thermal Camera can help you see what you may be facing. If I can help you, please give me a call. Thank you.

03/13/2022

Spring is a great time to take a look around your homes foundation for low areas. Many people experience moisture in the their basements and many times it could be due to lower spots around the foundation. A little dirt to create a slope away from lower areas can certainly help with this.

10/30/2021

Our temperatures haven't reminded us yet but winter is coming soon and this time of year is a great time to winterize your homes. This can save you a large sum of money on your energy costs. Caulking and using weather stripping can be a huge help, even if you have newer windows and doors! Pocket that money instead of wasting it!

04/04/2021

Spring is a great time to do things around the outside of the house. Check for low areas around the foundation as it will be very easy to see without grass and weeds being so thick right now. Clean or check your gutters before the Spring rains, check your extensions to make sure water is going to flow away. These are just a couple to help your Spring get off to a nice start.

02/18/2021

Winter can be hard on furnaces and some precautions should be taken. Newer high efficient type furnaces have vent pipes that usually are run out the sides of the home just above the ground. These pipes can carry condensation in them and it can freeze. It’s very wise to check this during colder months because ice could possibly completely freeze the exhaust pipe causing carbon monoxide to backup into the home.

12/11/2020

🎅🏻 May the Holidays bring you happiness, peace and love. God Bless.

11/11/2020