Know your home, inside and out.
Practical, plain-English guides from a working inspector — what we check, what commonly goes wrong, and what you can stay ahead of yourself.
Home systems, explained
Plumbing
Plumbing issues are some of the most common — and most expensive — problems we find. Here’s what we actually look at during an inspection, what tends to go wrong, and what you can stay ahead of yourself.
Read guide →Electrical
Electrical problems are among the most safety-critical things we find — and often the least visible. Here’s what we check, the red flags we look for, and what you can safely keep an eye on yourself.
Read guide →Roof & Gutters
Your roof and gutters are your home’s first defense against water — and on the Front Range, against hail and snow load too. Here’s what we look at, what commonly fails, and what you can stay ahead of.
Read guide →HVAC & Furnace
Heating and cooling is the system you notice only when it fails — usually at the worst time, and at altitude it works harder. Here’s what we check, what tends to go wrong, and the upkeep that keeps it running.
Read guide →Outdoor Safety & Yard
The outside of your home is more than curb appeal — decks, grading, trees, and defensible space are real safety and maintenance concerns, especially in the mountains. Here’s what we look at and what you can manage.
Read guide →Energy Efficiency & Summer Heat
A comfortable, efficient home comes down to insulation, air sealing, and keeping the sun’s heat out — and at altitude the sun is intense. Here’s what we note, where homes lose energy, and what you can improve.
Read guide →Foundation & Structure
The foundation and frame hold everything else up, so structural concerns are among the most consequential we report. Here’s what we check, the warning signs we look for, and what you can monitor between inspections.
Read guide →Moisture, Mold & Air Quality
Most mold problems are really moisture problems. Here’s what we look for, where water sneaks in, and how to keep your indoor air healthy.
Read guide →Crawlspaces & Basements
What’s under your home tells a big part of its story. Crawlspaces and basements are where we catch moisture, structural, and pest issues early. Here’s what we check and how to keep them dry.
Read guide →Pests & Wood-Destroying Organisms
Pests do more than annoy — wood-destroying insects and rodents can quietly cause real structural and health problems. Here’s the evidence we look for and how to keep critters out.
Read guide →Older & Historic Homes
Older Front Range homes have real charm — and a few era-specific surprises. Here’s what we pay special attention to in mature homes, and what owners should know.
Read guide →Mountain Living
Owning a home in the Colorado foothills is a different kind of homeownership — wells and septic, wood heat, snow load, wildfire, and the occasional bear on the deck. Here’s what we pay attention to in mountain homes around Evergreen and the Front Range, and what living up here actually takes.
Read guide →Questions about your home?
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