Our Inspection Services
At 1st Edge Inspections, we provide professional, thorough home inspections designed to help buyers, sellers, and homeowners make informed decisions. Residential inspections are performed in accordance with the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and are approached with care, consistency, and attention to detail.
Each inspection is personally performed by a certified professional inspector with extensive construction and quality assurance experience, delivering clear reporting and practical insights you can trust.
Maintenance Inspection
A maintenance inspection is designed for homeowners who want to stay ahead of repairs rather than react to them. We evaluate the condition of your home's major systems and components, identify maintenance priorities, and provide practical recommendations to help you plan future repairs, budget for improvements, and protect your investment.
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.
Our Residential Service Area
1st Edge Inspections proudly provides residential home inspection services throughout the Des Moines Metro Area and Central Iowa.
Our primary service area includes communities such as Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Waukee, Grimes, Pleasant Hill, Altoona, Bondurant, Carlisle, Polk City, Granger, Norwalk, Indianola, Pella, and Marshalltown.
Inspections may also be available in surrounding communities by request. Travel outside the primary service area may involve additional fees based on distance. If you’re unsure whether your home is within our service area, please contact us to discuss availability.