Our Inspection Services
At 1st Edge Inspections, we provide professional, thorough inspections for residential, commercial, and specialty properties. Each inspection is performed by a knowledgeable Professional Inspector with a lifetime in construction and quality assurance experience. Our services are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Commercial Inspection
We inspect commercial buildings and multi-unit properties, helping owners, investors, and tenants make informed decisions. For tenants under triple net (NNN) leases, our inspections highlight potential maintenance or structural issues, ensuring you understand your responsibilities and avoid unexpected costs.
Arial Photography
Aerial Photography – Captured by a Part 107 licensed drone pilot, this service provides high-resolution images of your property from multiple directions, giving a complete view of your home or building and its surroundings.
Available as a standalone service or as an add-on to any inspection. These images are ideal to remember your location as it was.
Sewer Camera Inspection
Sewer / Drain Inspection – Verify sewer and drainage system functionality before purchase or sale. Using non-invasive techniques, we uncover hidden issues without excavation or mess. We do not perform repairs or sell services — our sole focus is helping you understand the condition of your property.
Available as a standalone service or add-on to any inspection, ensuring your property’s systems are in proper working order and giving you peace of mind.
Re-Inspection
Confirm repairs or issues identified in a prior inspection have been completed properly and to standard.
Available as a standalone service or an add-on to any inspection, our re-inspections provide verification and peace of mind, ensuring all work has been performed correctly and your property is in proper condition.
Satisfaction Guarantee
At 1st Edge Inspections, your confidence is our priority. Every inspection is performed with meticulous attention to detail and professional expertise. Our satisfaction guarantee means we stand behind our work — if you have questions, need clarification, or feel something wasn’t addressed, we’ll make it right. You can trust that our inspections are thorough, reliable, and designed to give you peace of mind.
Our Service Area
We proudly serve the Des Moines Metro Area and Central Iowa. Some of the towns within our service area include Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Waukee, Grimes, Pleasant Hill, Altoona, Bondurant, Carlisle, Polk City, Granger, Norwalk, Indianola, Pella, and Marshalltown.
We also travel to other nearby communities upon request, with additional fees based on distance. Contact us to see if we can provide our inspection services in your area!