Home-Ed Inspection Services LLC

Home-Ed Inspection Services LLC Our mission is to deliver thorough, reliable, and unbiased home inspection services, empowering clients make informed real estate decisions.

🔍 GARAGE SAFETY CHECKThis past week, I noticed an interesting trend during inspections: on four separate properties, the...
08/16/2026

🔍 GARAGE SAFETY CHECK

This past week, I noticed an interesting trend during inspections: on four separate properties, the garage door photoelectric safety eyes were installed in improper locations.

These small sensors serve an important purpose. If a child, pet, vehicle, or other object breaks the beam while the garage door is closing, the door should automatically reverse to help prevent injury or damage.

Federal safety standards require that all residential garage door openers manufactured after 1992 comply with UL 325. This standard mandates two safety mechanisms; the photoelectric eyes, and the ability to auto-reverse if met with resistance.

For proper safety, photoelectric eyes should generally be installed 6 to 8 inches above the floor.

Take a quick look at yours today. It only takes a few seconds, but it’s an important safety feature protecting your family from one of the largest and heaviest moving components of your home.

Inspect. Educate. Empower.

Never thought I’d say this, but on a hot summer day, the best part of a home inspection might just be cooling off in the...
08/10/2026

Never thought I’d say this, but on a hot summer day, the best part of a home inspection might just be cooling off in the crawlspace! :)

Another client feeling confident about how to move forward!Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially for a first-t...
07/27/2026

Another client feeling confident about how to move forward!

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially for a first-time buyer. My main priority with every inspection is to replace that anxiety with confidence through home education — that's where the name Home-Ed comes from.

I started this company on a simple belief: an inspection shouldn't just point out concerns; it should help you understand your home and feel empowered to make your own decisions. Getting to make a difference one client at a time is what makes this work rewarding.

If you know someone who is buying, selling, or wanting to stay on top of home maintenance I'm here to help, please like, share, or follow — everyone deserves someone they can trust.

Amanda, Thank you so much for your kind words and for letting me be part of an important milestone. It truly means a lot!

💧 A 30-Second Check That Could Save You ThousandsOne of the most common places I find hidden water damage or active leak...
07/26/2026

💧 A 30-Second Check That Could Save You Thousands

One of the most common places I find hidden water damage or active leaks during home inspections is under kitchen and bathroom sinks.

Take a moment to open those cabinet doors and look for:
✔️ Water stains or discoloration
✔️ Damp cabinet floors
✔️ Swollen or soft wood
✔️ Mold or mildew
✔️ Dripping supply lines or drain connections

Even a slow drip can cause significant damage over time, leading to costly cabinet repairs, mold growth, and hidden structural issues.

A quick inspection every few months can help you catch small problems before they become expensive ones.

🏡 Your home takes care of you, take a few minutes to take care of it.

Inspect. Educate. Empower.

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Lets talk about dielectric unions.Dielectric unions are fittings installed on water heaters where dissimilar metals conn...
07/23/2026

Lets talk about dielectric unions.

Dielectric unions are fittings installed on water heaters where dissimilar metals connect. Most commonly where copper plumbing connects to the steel ni***es on the top of a water heater.

Their purpose is to help reduce galvanic corrosion, which occurs when two different metals are in contact in the presence of water. Over time, this electrochemical reaction can cause one of the metals (typically the steel) to deteriorate prematurely. See images below:

How They Work

A dielectric union contains:
• A metal fitting on each side (typically brass/steel)
• A non-conductive plastic or rubber sleeve/washer between them

This insulating barrier helps separate the metals electrically while still allowing water to flow.

Common Applications
• Copper pipe to steel water heater ni***es
• Copper to galvanized steel pipe transitions
• Other plumbing systems where dissimilar metals meet

07/11/2026

Love this perspective. Home inspections often uncover deferred maintenance, and the crawlspace is definitely one of the first places worth checking. Preventive home care goes a long way, and catching issues early is always less stressful than discovering them during an inspection.

We don’t just inspect properties – we help you understand them so you can make confident decisions and have peace of min...
07/10/2026

We don’t just inspect properties – we help you understand them so you can make confident decisions and have peace of mind.

My goal has always been to provide more than just an inspection report. I want my clients to leave feeling confident and...
07/08/2026

My goal has always been to provide more than just an inspection report. I want my clients to leave feeling confident and informed about their investment. Thank you, Jordan, for trusting Home-Ed Inspection Services. I truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again on your next property!

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July250 years of independence is worth pausing to appreciate.Hope you're spending today with good people...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July

250 years of independence is worth pausing to appreciate.

Hope you're spending today with good people, good food, and maybe some fireworks that are a little too close for comfort.

From my family to yours — have a safe and happy Independence Day.

— Drew | Home-Ed Inspection Services LLC

All This Rain Is a Great Opportunity to Check Your DrainageIf it's been raining heavily in your area, do yourself a favo...
07/02/2026

All This Rain Is a Great Opportunity to Check Your Drainage

If it's been raining heavily in your area, do yourself a favor — walk around your property while the ground is still wet and pay attention to where the water is going.

This is one of the most useful things a homeowner can do, and most people never think to do it.

During inspections, I regularly find downspouts discharging right next to the foundation, or grading that directs water toward the house instead of away from it. It rarely causes a problem overnight. But year after year, that repeated saturation adds up and the repairs it eventually leads to are not cheap.

Standing water near your foundation can contribute to leaks in your basement or crawlspace, foundation settlement, horizontal cracks from hydrostatic pressure, and soil erosion along your landscaping.

Here's what to look for after a heavy rain:
• Does the ground slope away from your foundation, or toward it?
• Are your gutters flowing freely, or overflowing at the seams?
• Do your downspouts carry water several feet away from the house?
• Are there any low spots where water pools next to the foundation?

You can't stop the rain. But you can manage where it goes and a few small corrections now can prevent some genuinely expensive problems down the road.

🏡 Inspect. Educate. Empower.

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