Our Mission
To serve our clients & communities by providing the information YOU need to make an EDUCATED decision, through an incredibly valuable service experience.
Brayden Matus
Certified Professional Inspector
Brayden’s passion for construction started in a high school building trades program where he helped build a house from the foundation up, and that experience sparked an interest in further understanding building science. After graduation, Brayden worked as a water damage remediation tech for a restoration contractor, and later for an insulation contractor performing inspections and installations. These roles developed the attention to detail and practical knowledge that he brings with him to every inspection. He enjoys helping homeowners to grow in understanding and confidence about their homes, especially with identifying potential issues before they turn into unexpected and costly repairs.
Outside of work, Brayden is passionate about fitness and health. He enjoys staying active and often encourages the people around him to start their own fitness journeys. Brayden lives in Marion.
Ryan Lux
Certified Professional Inspector
Ryan has over a decade of construction experience, and he's done a little bit of everything — concrete, drywall, siding, and roofing, but most of his experience is in framing and insulation. He stepped away from construction to pursue a college degree, and after graduating, he spent time as a team lead in the manufacturing industry.
Ryan now uses his construction knowledge and attention to detail to help ensure home buyers are informed and comfortable purchasing their new homes. Ryan lives in Tiffin with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Josh Kromminga
Certified Professional Inspector
We first tried to hire Josh 3 1/2 years before he came on board, in May of 2016 when Roy inspected his home (which looks a LOT different now thanks to a lot of elbow grease).
Josh has an extensive background in the trades and is a pleasure to be around. Prior to joining our team, Josh was in a leadership role in the maintenance department for a local airport, and has worked as a handyman, an auto mechanic, and in commercial HVAC. He's a cheerful soul, and it's infectious.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys working on/ restoring antique Volkswagens! Josh lives in Kalona with his wife Audrey and their kids, and various project vehicles.
Daniel Kromminga
Certified Professional Inspector
Daniel came to join our team thanks to the recruiting efforts of his brother (Inspector Josh). His background includes residential remodeling, aircraft mechanic, and telecommunications (splicing fiber optic cable).
Daniel is used to a career that demands accuracy and attention to detail. He now brings those same core competencies that kept pilots and passengers safe, to his home inspection career. Daniel is a fun guy to work with and talk to; he smiles a lot, and also makes sure his clients understand what's a big deal (and what isn't).
Daniel lives near Cedar Rapids with his wife and kids.
Kielan Dittmar
General Manager
Kielan has an extensive background in construction, getting his start in skilled trades working alongside his dad through highschool in the family's remodeling and renovation company in the Omaha Metro.
In college, Kielan worked closely with the Habitat for Humanity program in Sioux City to call awareness to slum living conditions, homelessness, and community outreach and development within residential housing. Kielan has a heart for making sure people have a safe place to live.
After college, Kielan exceled in management roles in the restaurant industry, but ultimately felt drawn back to building and construction, this time on the commercial side.
Home Inspection was the natural next-step in Kielan's career given his personable demeanor, great communication skills, and construction knowledge. Kielan was excited to join the Vigilant team when we acquired the home inspection company he was previously employed by, and we're blessed to have him on the team!
Kielan lives in Des Moines with his wife Nancy and their kids.
Roy Wier
Owner
25+ years in skilled trades, construction management, and inspections.
Prior to founding Vigilant, Roy was responsible for hundreds of residential renovation/remodel projects w/ a cumulative market value well in excess of $10M.
Roy is passionate about Vigilant's team sharing the knowledge gained from their extensive trades experience to protect Iowans from unplanned/unexpected repair expenses when they purchase a home. Don't be surprised — be Vigilant!
Our Service Area
We happily travel all over Iowa to perform commercial and multifamily property inspections.
Eastern & Central Iowa:
Our service area is within about an hour of: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, Grinnell, & Pella.
These are some of the other cities we serve: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Kalona, Washington, Williamsburg, Coralville, North Liberty, Mt Vernon, Marion, Robins, Hiawatha, Anamosa, Tiffin, Oxford, Amana, West Branch, Belle Plaine, Hills, West Liberty, Vinton.
Home inspections outside our normal service area will be subject to additional fees commensurate with travel time.