Older & Historic Homes
Legacy Specs: Missing Ground Rods
Where did your home's primary electrical ground wire go?
Let's analyze this massive inspector blind spot. In older homes, the legacy spec was to ground the electrical system strictly to the copper water pipes. But when plumbers upgrade those pipes to PEX plastic, they sever the ground path. This creates a terrifying as-built anomaly where stray voltage has nowhere to go but into your body.
Ensure your home is safely grounded with driven copper rods — call (443) 469-9371 to schedule an inspection.
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Published 2026-06-19