Meet the Founder

Eileen Murphy

My connection to Maine started in 2012 when I enrolled at the University of Maine to study Civil Engineering. What began as a college chapter turned into a fourteen-year relationship with a state I'm proud to call home.

After graduating, I built my career in the field — working as a carpenter, then moving into project management for medium-sized construction projects. Over time, something clicked. The technical foundation from my engineering education and the hands-on reality of how buildings actually get built started working together in a way that pointed me somewhere new.

I became a home inspector because I saw a gap worth filling. Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions most people will ever make — and too often, the people making that decision don't fully understand what they're looking at. I wanted to change that. Not just by checking boxes on a report, but by genuinely helping homeowners, buyers, and sellers understand the systems, conditions, and maintenance needs of the homes they're investing in.

I hold a Certified Professional Inspector designation through InterNACHI, the world's leading inspection association — a credential I pursued by choice, because doing this right matters to me.

When you hire Datum Inspections, you're getting someone who has framed walls, managed construction projects, and studied building systems at an engineering level. That breadth of experience is what I bring to every inspection.

How We Strive to be Different

Our analysis demonstrates a rigorous commitment to delivering precise residential property inspections that help facilitate informed decision-making for buyers, sellers, and homeowners. Datum consistently produces meticulous reports that focus on outlining structural integrity, system performance, and potential risk factors.

This approach enables our clients to optimize maintenance strategies, negotiate transactions with confidence, and implement corrective solutions that protect long-term value. Each inspection is conducted in accordance with InterNACHI Standards and is presented in a clear, data-driven format that underscores transparency and accountability.

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Credentials