Littleton, CO Residential & Commercial Inspection Services

Colorado Home Inspections offers many inspection services for any stage of homeownership. These cover most areas of the interior and exterior. We pay close attention to detail and provide a balanced report of repairs that may be needed, preventative measures that should be taken, and suggestions for improvements to the home. Colorado Home Inspections inspects all of the following systems and components: Structure, Roof, Exterior, Electrical, Heating, Plumbing, Cooling, Insulation/Ventilation and the Interior of the home.

Radon Testing

While radon gas has no smell or color, it can be dangerous at high levels in your home. Per the EPA any measurement of 4.0 pCi/L or above the home should be properly mitigated. Colorado Home Inspections will test for radon gas whether you are selling/buying a home or simply want reassurance. Radon comes from a natural breakdown of uranium in the soil, rock, and water which gets into the air. We will use a Continuous Radon Monitor. The time period for determining radon levels is at least 48 hours. Cracks in the floor or walls, construction joints, gaps in suspended floors, cavities, and the water supply can allow for radon to seep in. If the levels are determined to be high, it is recommended that a radon mitigation system be properly installed. Colorado Home Inspections only performs Radon Air testing.

Pre-Purchase

A pre-purchase home inspection is very involved process. It is recommended that the buyer of the home attend the inspection. This is a very valuable exchange of time and information. There are several aspects to the inspection, the first being the big picture. This includes the location of the home, the age of the home and noticeable modifications and/or additions. Colorado Home Inspections performs a limited visual inspection of the home including the roof, chimney, soffit, gutters, and exterior cladding. Then we inspect the windows, doors, decks, porches, the driveway, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, floors, walls, ceilings, bathrooms, kitchen, fireplaces, skylights, foundation, basement, and attic. We look at the condition of the systems and components and identify obvious or potential problems.

New Construction

There are several areas Colorado Home Inspections goes over after a new home is constructed. First, we check out the grading to ensure the grading doesn’t slope towards the house, the water doesn’t pond, there are no signs of erosion, and shrubbery is at least 2 feet from the foundation. The roof, flashing and gutters are examined. For the exterior, we make sure windows and doors are sealed, screens are installed, trim and fitting are tight, proper coats of paint are present, and landscaping details are accurate. This is just a sample of the items we will be inspecting. Colorado Home Inspections inspects all of the following systems and components: Structure, Roof, Exterior, Electrical, Heating, Plumbing, Cooling, Insulation/Ventilation and the Interior of the home.

Pre-Warranty Expiration

Colorado Home Inspections offers specified inspections that are done before a new home warranty expires. Home warranties cover costly repairs and replacements of your appliances and systems. The best time to have this type of inspection is eleven months after you purchase the newly constructed home. This comprehensive inspection will help you remedy defects or problems before they are no longer covered.

Investor Property

This type of inspection is performed prior to purchase and periodically during ownership. We identify repairs needed following a long-term tenant’s departure. This includes informing you of the condition of the major systems within the home, major and minor deficiencies, major repairs, what to watch out for, safety concerns, and construction repairs. We will also explain the operation of various systems so you know how they work.

Pre-Listing

Colorado Home Inspection does pre-listing inspections to help determine potential issues that may arise during a typical home inspection. Colorado Home Inspections inspects all of the following systems and components: Structure, Roof, Exterior, Electrical, Heating, Plumbing, Cooling, Insulation/Ventilation and the Interior of the home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Building Inspections

Colorado Home Inspections is here to answer your questions at any time. There are a few that we hear all the time and thought we would share them with you here, in case they answer one of your questions. It covers why you need a home inspection, when you should call a home inspector, and more. If you have suggestions for this page, let us know. We hope this information helps you decide on which home is best for you.

Are there things I can do to better maintain my home?

Yes! Colorado Home Inspections recommends that you should clean the rain gutters and trim back excessive foliage regularly. Divert all water away from the house. Clean and replace furnace filters regularly. Paint all weathered exterior wood and caulk around trim, chimneys, windows, and doors. Repair any plumbing leaks and replace all burnt out light bulbs.