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To meet the needs of our clients we have expanded operations by hiring a qualified team of experts. We look forward to continuing to grow the business and service central Iowa home buyers and sellers.

Nick Mescher
Nick MescherOwner/Home Inspector

Nick founded Mescher Home Inspections in 2013. Prior to starting his business, Nick spent 8 years as General Manager of Iowa’s largest home inspection franchise. Nick has completed over 10,000 home inspections in 17 years in the business. He is a native of Iowa and graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Accounting.

Nick has worked hard to earn a great deal of respect and credibility from home buyers and real estate agents throughout central Iowa. In addition to managing the business, he continues to serve home buyers and sellers as a professional, certified and knowledgeable home inspector. Nick is certified through the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). He is also a Certified Radon Measurement Specialist, issued by Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Radiological Health. Additionally, he is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau.

Nick spends his free time outdoors hunting and fishing, boating and spending time with his wife and two children. He is an Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Nathan joined Mescher Home Inspections in 2022 as an Inspector and Certified Radon Measurement Specialist

He was born and raised in Nevada, IA and has also lived in California, Colorado, Arizona, and Illinois. He enjoys the Des Moines metro area because it provides plenty of things to do while also maintaining the small town atmosphere.

Nathan served 4 years in the USMC infantry and has 8 years of professional horticulture experience.

Nathan’s beautiful wife and a daughter occupy a majority of his time. He enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, gardening, and bird hunting with my dog. He also enjoys cooking and watching sports, GO HAWKS!

Nathan Trainer
Nathan TrainerInspector
Keith Edwards
Keith EdwardsRadon Specialist

Keith Edwards is a radon specialist with MHI. He joined the MHI team early in 2014 after retiring from a 37 year career with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and relocating to rural Bondurant. During his USDA career, Keith planned and managed natural resource and economic development projects and provided USDA programs and technical expertise to Soil and Water Conservation Districts in 1/3 of Iowa’s southern and western counties.

Keith learned about the presence of radium (source of radon) while working with soil science colleagues mapping Iowa soils in the 1970’s -1980’s. The highest average radon concentrations in the United States are found in Iowa. Keith had his Bondurant home tested for radon concentration in 2012. A radon mitigation system now effectively manages the radon level for a healthier environment.

Keith completed a Radon Measurement Course at DMACC offered by the University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education in 2013. He is a Certified Radon Measurement Specialist, issued by Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Radiological Health.

Keith has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Iowa State University and roots for the Cyclones.

Megan joined Mescher Home Inspections in 2014 as the Office Manager. Prior to joining Mescher Home Inspections, she enjoyed the opportunity to be home with her children, before that Megan led the development efforts for not-for-profits, which included donor relationship development, special event planning, annual appeal management and grant writing.

Megan manages the scheduling of all inspections, coordination of Radon and mold testing, and confirmation of all services with customers, their real estate agent as well as the listing agent. As a homeowner, she personally understands the importance of a thorough and quality inspection, and values the level of service that Mescher Home Inspections provides to its customers and expects of its employees.

She is a proud native of Wisconsin. Iowa has been her home since 2000, Ankeny since 2006 and Dubuque before that. She and her husband Jason, a Civil Engineer, have three children, all boys. Megan enjoys listening to live music, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Megan Miller
Megan MillerOffice Manager
Deborah Oser
Deborah OserOffice Assistant
Deborah joined the Mescher team in 2015. She assists in scheduling home inspections, radon and mold testing, and coordinating these services with the homeowners and real estate agents.

Deborah is a proud native of Wisconsin and a huge fan of the home team! Go Pack Go! She and her family moved to Iowa in 2004 and have enjoyed making Iowa a place to call home.

In her spare time she enjoys walking and biking the many trails in and around Ankeny, traveling, playing pickleball, and laughing with friends.

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