interNACHI Certified Home Inspector • Servicing Burlington and all of Southeast Iowa • Call To Start Your Inspection Today (319) 209-0032
Why Home IQ?
That’s simple, you want the best. When you hire Home IQ, you are guaranteed prompt courteous service from a knowledgeable professional. Home IQ will take the inspection process one step further by helping you raise your own home IQ. We encourage each customer to take part in the inspection so they can see first-hand what your Home IQ inspector is finding regarding your potential home. He will then take you through each system of the home and give you advice and tips for the proper maintenance of your investment.
Home IQ’s founder, Bruce Brockway, has been involved in the construction industry from the time he was a young boy. Starting at the early age of 9, Bruce began learning the building trades while working alongside his father, Terry. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Northern Iowa followed by 25 years of building with an emphasis in mechanical and roofing systems installation. Training and education have remained an important aspect in Bruce’s career. He currently carries his Master’s Plumbing License and Master’s mechanical license in the state of Iowa.
Let Bruce put these many years of valuable experience to work for you!
- Certified Home Inspector – By InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors)
- Master Plumbing License / Iowa Department of Health Services
- Master Mechanical License / Iowa Department of Health Services
- Former Master Plumbing License / Illinois Health Department
- 2013 Craftsman of the year by Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa
- Former Accredited Iowa Department of Labor Plumbing Instructor
- Former Accredited Iowa Department of Labor Mechanical Instructor
- OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certification
- Certified Electrical Inspector
- Certified Plumbing Inspector
- Certified Deck Inspector
- Certified Roofing Inspector
- Certified Structural Inspector
- Certified Wood Destroying Insects Inspector
- Certified Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Inspector
- Certified Fireplace and Stove Inspector
- Certified Moisture Inspector
Bruce Brockway
Bruce’s extensive career has allowed him to play an integral role in building everything from homes to hospitals to high rises. He has successfully managed hundreds of projects from ground breaking to completion and beyond. He understands building codes and most importantly, your safety.
Beyond his love and devotion to the building trades, Bruce is a loving husband and father to his wife and children. When he’s not climbing on roofs and crawling through attics, Bruce enjoys cycling, working outdoors, and spending quality time with his family.
Home IQ : Home Inspections
So purchasing a home is in your near future, CONGRATULATIONS!
You’ve likely spent considerable time and effort finding the right home and negotiating an acceptable purchase price. Now that you have a written purchase agreement and are counting down the days until closing, there is still one very important step you must take to ensure this really IS your dream home. You need a Qualified and Experienced Professional working on your behalf to perform a Home Inspection and help you solidify whether buying this home is truly a smart investment.
Certified Inspection Services
A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property (as delineated below), performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by these Standards that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. The scope of work may be modified by the Client and Inspector prior to the inspection process.
Certified Electrical Inspector
Electrical panels, including identifying common electrical violations, defects and concerns
Certified Plumbing Inspector
Leaks, inadequate water supplies, water contamination, and incorrect installations of components
Certified Deck Inspector
Residential wood deck inspections and a review of all common deck defects
Certified Roofing Inspector
Roof-covering system of a home
Certified Structural and Foundation Inspector
Foundation walls and piers, including new innovations in the foundation and concrete industries
Certified Wood Destroying Organisms Inspector
Indications of infestation of wood-destroying organisms that may exist in a building using a visual-only examination
Certified Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Inspector
Visual inspections of HVAC systems in homes
Certified Moisture Intrusion Inspector
Identify and report on moisture intrusion in homes
Certified Fireplace and Stove Inspector
Fireplaces, stoves and chimneys
Certified Crawlspace Inspector
Underfloor crawlspace structure of a residential building
Certified Exterior Inspector
Exterior of a home
Certified Garage Inspector
Residential garage including a review of common defects found