Home Inspections Plus

10/30/2026

Mt. View, Alaska

10/29/2026

Whats under your sink?

10/23/2026

📖 One of the most valuable things my electrical background taught me has nothing to do with pulling wire.

It's knowing how to use building codes.

As a licensed residential electrician, I didn't just study the National Electrical Code to pass a test. I spent years using it in the field.

Finding the applicable requirements, understanding exceptions, and applying those requirements to actual installations was part of my everyday work.

I know how to use the code because I've spent years putting it into practice.

And that skill extends well beyond electrical systems. Building codes can be complicated.

Knowing how to research those requirements and understand when they apply is an incredibly valuable skill in home inspections.

It's another way my years of trade experience benefit my inspection clients.

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10/20/2026

⚡Not all home inspection deficiencies are equal!

Some things need maintenance. Some things need repair. And some things can seriously injure or kill someone.

Electrical deficiencies often fall into that last category.

Improper wiring, inadequate grounding and bonding, unsafe connections, and missing shock protection aren't simply maintenance concerns.

Electrical shock, electrocution, and electrical fires are real dangers. People lose their homes and their lives because of electrical hazards.

That's one of the reasons I'm proud to bring my background as a licensed residential electrician into my home inspection business.

Years of electrical training and hands-on experience taught me how electrical systems operate, how they're designed to protect people, and what can happen when those protections fail.

There's a difference between recognizing that something is wrong and understanding why it's dangerous.

That knowledge and experience are something I bring to every home inspection.

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10/18/2026

⚡ What Does It Actually Take to Become a Licensed Electrician in Alaska?

Probably more than most people realize!

Long before I became a home inspector, I set my sights on becoming an electrician. Getting there wasn't easy.

Before I was even accepted into the IBEW apprenticeship program, I was taking electrical classes, earning a welding certification, and even got my CDL to make myself a stronger candidate.

Once I got into the apprenticeship, the real work began.

⚡ Over 5,000 hours of actual hands-on electrical work.

📚 Three years of apprenticeship schooling at the Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Training Trust (AJEATT) in Anchorage.

That meant leaving the jobsite for seven and a half weeks each year to attend school. 22½ weeks of formal electrical education, covering electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, hands-on installations, and testing.

Ultimately, earning my Alaska Residential Electrician license.

That license isn't something I picked up from a weekend seminar. It represents years of education, practical experience, hard work, and commitment to learning a skilled trade.

I'm proud of what it took to earn it.

As a home inspector, I get to put that education and experience to work in another profession.

Always Adapting. Always Improving.

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10/16/2026

📸 A Premium Experience. Without the Premium Upgrade.

Some home inspection companies offer thermal imaging as part of their upgraded inspection packages.

At Home Inspections Plus, I prefer a different approach. I believe in bringing as much value as I can to every inspection.

I've recently added a thermal camera to my growing collection of inspection tools!

While I'm not performing comprehensive thermal imaging surveys, this technology gives me another way to investigate potential insulation deficiencies, air leakage, moisture concerns, and unusual temperature patterns that might deserve a closer look.

When appropriate, I can put this technology to work during my regular home inspections — at no additional charge.

No fancy package required. Just another tool to help me do the best job I can for my clients.

Always Adapting! Always Improving!

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⚡ Licensed Electrician | Home Inspector

Experience Matters!

10/09/2026

🇺🇸 PCSing to Alaska? Buying a home near JBER?
Home Inspections Plus offers 10% off home inspections for active-duty military, veterans, and retirees — YEAR-ROUND!

As a lifelong Alaskan and Eagle River resident, I know how important it is to have someone familiar with Alaska homes and the unique challenges our climate brings.

I'm a licensed home inspector, licensed electrician, and contractor with over 20 years of construction experience.

And with Home Inspections Plus, you're working directly with the person inspecting your home!

🇺🇸 10% MILITARY DISCOUNT — YEAR-ROUND! 🇺🇸

This discount is available to:

🪖 Active-duty military
🇺🇸 Veterans
⭐ Retired military personnel

No special occasion. No expiration date. Just a small way of saying thank you for your service.

I was born at Elmendorf, grew up in Anchorage, and now call Eagle River home. The military community has always been part of the community I've known, and I have a tremendous amount of respect and appreciation for those who serve and have served.

Whether you're moving to Eagle River, Chugiak, Anchorage, or the surrounding areas, I'd appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

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⚡ Licensed Electrician
📍 Eagle River, Alaska
🔍 Experience Matters.

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🇺🇸 Welcome home, and thank you for your service!

Professional home inspections based in Eagle River and serving Southcentral Alaska. Clear, practical reports backed by 20+ years of hands-on construction experience and the added knowledge of a licensed electrician.

10/08/2026

Two kitchens don't automatically make a house a duplex. 🏠🏠

I've been inspecting a LOT of homes lately with ADUs, mother-in-law apartments, basement apartments, or spaces being advertised as “duplexes.”

And it's sent me pretty deep down the Anchorage ADU/multifamily rabbit hole. 😂

Because once I walk into a house and realize we're dealing with two separate living spaces, there are a lot more questions I start asking.

How are the units separated?

Do they communicate with each other?

Does each unit have proper egress?

How are the smoke and CO alarms handled?

Are electrical circuits or panels shared between the units?

What about heating, ventilation and utilities?

Was this originally built this way — or did somebody remodel a single-family house years ago and turn the basement into another apartment?

And probably the biggest question:

What was actually permitted and approved?

Anchorage has changed its ADU rules substantially over the last few years, including additional building-code changes in 2026. And one thing I've learned from digging into it is that ADU, duplex and two-family dwelling aren't necessarily interchangeable terms.

There can even be differences between how a property is classified for zoning purposes and how the building code treats the configuration.

So I'm becoming a lot more cautious about looking at two living spaces and simply saying:

“Yep. It's a duplex.”

My job as a home inspector isn't to make the Municipality's zoning determination.

My job is to recognize what I'm looking at, understand the additional safety and construction issues that come with it, document what I can see, and tell my client when something deserves further verification.

And lately, these properties have given me plenty to study. 😂

That's one of the things I enjoy about this job.

The more houses I inspect, the more questions I learn to ask.

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Experience Matters!

10/01/2026

Well, I found the Eagle River bear. 😂🐻

Apparently getting into the donut guy's garage wasn't working out for him, so he's making a career change.

He's coming along on inspections with me now.

We're gonna see if we can find him a nice crawl space somewhere in Eagle River to settle down in. 😂

He's already got the headlamp.

Attic training starts next week.

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Experience Matters.