The home buying process can be confusing and stressful. Not only do you need to consider things such as price and location, you also have to worry about whether the house itself has any hidden problems that could become costly surprises down the road.

As a professional Home Inspector, its my job to look for those hidden problems for you. The Home Inspection is an unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of the house. It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on the condition of the physical structure and various systems within a house. Giving you peace of mind on what is likely the largest purchase you will ever make.

In order to prepare the report, I will conduct a visual inspection of the house. The inspection process typically takes about 3 hours to complete. This of course may vary, according to the size and condition of the home. I strongly encourage you to accompany me during the inspection. This will give you a chance to ask questions and become familiar with the systems of the home.

Full Inspections include:

• Roof, vents, flashings, and trim.
• Gutters and downspouts.
• Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations.
• Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings.
• Eaves, soffit and fascia.
• Grading and drainage.
• Basement, foundation and crawlspace.
• Water penetration and foundation movement.
• Heating systems.
• Cooling systems.
• Main water shut off valves.
• Water heating system.
• Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets.
• Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
• Electrical service line and meter box.
• Main disconnect and service amperage.
• Electrical panels, breakers and fuses.
• Grounding and bonding.
• GFCI's and AFCI's.
• Fireplace damper door and hearth.
• Insulation and ventilation.
• Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers.
• And much more.

Review our Standards of Practice at www.nachi.org/sop.htm for complete details. 

When the inspection is complete, I will tell you of any problems that were discovered and discuss them with you. I will also tell you about any routine maintenance that should be performed, as well as answer any questions you may have. You will also receive a full written report of the inspection.

My goal is to discover and inform you of any problems I find, and make repair recommendations. I will also inform you of what maintenance tasks are required to keep the home and its systems in top condition.

In addition to your full home inspection I can provide Mold, Lead and Radon testing for your home.  For more information on these important inspections please see the Citizens Information Center on my home page or call.

Mold Inspections Mold can cause allergies, irritation and even death. Mold inspections determine sources of contamination and test for unsafe levels of mold spores in your home. Air tests and surface tests of the home can determine the type and concentration of Mold in the home. For more information about Mold see my Citizens Information Center Or Click Here.	Radon Testing Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Colorado is considered a high concentration state and the Epa recommends every home be tested for Radon levels. SafeHome uses a continuous monitor to test your home which produces results in 48 hours. No more waiting for lab results. For more information about Radon see my Citizens Information Center or click Here.
Pre-Listing Inspection Pre-listing inspections are the new trend in the real estate community. These inspections allow the seller to repair items , insuring full price and hassle free closings. For more information about Pre-listing inspections see my Citizens Information Center or click Here.