I will never forget that my customer is also your client.  I am a CUSTOMER SERVICE FIRST home inspector.  Taking care of your client is my priority.  Every customer is treated with the highest level of professionalism.  I typically spend 10-15 minutes on the phone with every customer prior to the inspection to “walk through” the home inspection process and answer any questions your client may have.

My service area covers Ft. Collins to Castle Rock, Idaho Springs to Strasburg and beyond.

I perform the home inspection. I test for radon. I schedule the sewer inspection. Your client simply makes one payment for everything. Radon testing and sewer scopes are recommended for all inspections with a few exceptions.

I inspect every receptacle and every window that is readily accessible, not just the minimum “representative number” as stated in typical standards of practice for a home inspection.  I crawl the crawlspace, walk the attic and walk the roof (when readily accessible).  Townhome inspections always include inspection of the exterior and roof (if possible). It is my belief that a buyer should be made aware of all adverse conditions, regardless of whether they fall under the HOA’s responsibility or not.

As you know, a 15-minute walk-through at a scheduled showing or an open house can lose its luster quickly during a home inspection. I believe it’s important to convey to every customer what is typical, what is atypical, and that all homes have some adverse conditions and deferred maintenance items. Equally important is the reassurance that virtually everything can be fixed!  This knowledge empowers the buyer to make an informed, educated decision when purchasing a home. 

I will always encourage your client to attend at least a portion of the inspection as I believe this is valuable time to get to know the home better with guidance from and “through the eyes” of their home inspector.  I offer advice where it is appropriate.  If you have an out of town buyer or your client can’t make the inspection due to work obligations, it’s no problem.  Inspection reports are very detailed, with lots of photographs.  I also encourage follow up questions from both you and your client and I promise to be available to answer these questions, even if it is weeks or months after the inspection.

Typically 30-35 pages. I have no interest in wasting your client’s time with fluff and an inventory list of the style of cabinets, types of window coverings and other unnecessary filler just to make the report longer.  Your client doesn’t want to read a 70-100 page report and my guess is, you don’t either.

Reports are available within 24 hours and often the same evening. 

Close-up pics and proximity pics are included for most inspection items. Pics and video can both be expanded to view detail.

This is a favorite feature of many real estate professionals. No more copying and pasting into a Word document for your inspection objection.  The new list, which both client and agent can create and edit, pulls language and pictures (if desired) to a consolidated repair list which can easily be converted to a PDF to use as an addendum to the inspection objection.  Another popular use is as an email attachment to send to service professionals for repair estimates.

A convenient glossary is included with every inspection report.  The glossary includes frequently-used, pre-defined terms which are found throughout the report.  These terms are easily identified within the report as they are ALL CAPS AND BOLD.

Radon testing is recommended for all home inspections with very few exceptions.  Company-owned short-term, electronic radon testing monitors allow for results in as little as 48 hours (minimum testing period for real estate transactions per the EPA).  All equipment is approved by the EPA with annual calibration certificates available upon request.  The radon average is texted to you immediately when the monitor is picked up.  The report is later uploaded directly to your online dashboard.

A sewer mainline camera inspection is recommended for all home inspections with very few exceptions. Sewer scopes are scheduled during the home inspection (when possible) and I believe this is the best piece of insurance a buyer can purchase outside of the home inspection prior to closing on the house.  A sewer video link and the typed sewer report are uploaded directly to your online dashboard.

A limited infrared camera inspection is included with every home inspection.  Undetected plumbing leaks, missing insulation, pests, cold/hot air infiltration, and electrical hot spots are just some of the conditions that may never be discovered during a routine home inspection that does not include infrared thermography.

Coming soon!

I love being a home inspector!  So, things like monetary value, who pays for this or that repair, seller’s concessions and other negotiating questions are always referred to your expertise.

Yes, most conditions, systems, and components found during a home inspection are common, and typically are items I see every day.  However, unique components, new technology, and odd conditions do arise occasionally.  I’m a strong believer in continuing education regarding the latest inspection techniques, and newest home systems and components, which helps keep these occasions to a minimum.  But I also utilize a network of home inspection experts and qualified contractors to find out the answers when those rare occasions occur.  My belief is home inspectors should leave their egos checked at the front door. 

A simple conversation about GFCI receptacles (outlets), 2-conductor wiring, baluster spacing, etc. can be very effective and can avoid “piling-on” in an inspection report or alarming buyers about conditions which were likely consistent with building practices at the time of original construction.       

A 10% discount is gratefully offered to all our brave veteran and active-duty military, and our courageous first-responders.  (Some limitations apply)