Denver Home Inspection Blog

Sharing family features with its nasty and unpopular cousin, carbon monoxide, radon gas is also odorless, invisible and without taste. And can be deadly in high doses. Posing as a cancer threat, radon gas present in your home has been credited for an approximate 21,000 deaths due to lung cancer every year; second only behind cigarette […]

Termites. Don’t let their tiny size fool you. They are one destructive little bug. And they are seemingly everywhere. Though many new residents of the Denver area may tell you that termites can’t live or thrive in Colorado, it’s a myth that needs to be dispelled. Termites can and do reside in the Mile High […]

Infrared thermal imaging has a number of applications across a variety of industries, and though using it to check whether your sweet potato fries are too hot to eat is possible, its really not the best use of this innovative technology. Offering Arvada homeowners thermal imaging surveys, in addition to our comprehensive home inspection services, […]

We believe we know dangers when we see them: that curvy mountain road with no guard-rail; the snarling, growling beast that your neighbor claims is a dog; your angry wife at 1:00 a.m. They all possess tell-tale signs that tell you to be cautious and to stay away. But, of course, there exist dangerous elements in this world […]

Even in brand new homes, electrical issues can be uncovered during home inspections, and though any incongruence can create anxiety in a potential investor or homeowner, it is important to note that not all electrical issues present any danger. The trick is understanding which of those issues are actual problems and require immediate attention and which ones […]

How cool is the concept of home inspection? Really. Think about it. How helpful would it be to have the advice and guidance that a home inspector delivers, in other aspects of your life? An inspector for other important decisions? A mentor whose sole purpose is to educate you about the product you are about to […]

Looking for a perfect structure would be like looking for a perfect mate – a venture that is sure to end in heartbreak and frustration. It is to be expected that all houses and  buildings of any type, will have some type of flaw or issue; although some hold their secrets a little closer than […]

Their charm is undeniable. Their beauty unmatched. But much like that gorgeous woman in the corner bar, the attractive qualities of a vintage home could be hiding more headaches and costly issues than you are prepared to deal with. Know what you’re getting into by taking your time and doing your due diligence before committing […]

In almost every home that had foundation issues in Westminster, Co, were related to negative grade or missing downspouts. Ninety nine percent of foundation issues are related to water. Allowing water to pond near the foundation will saturate the soils, and can create pressure that pushes the foundation walls inward. Among other issues are moisture intrusion into the basement/crawlspace […]

Why should you get a Home Inspection In Westminster, CO? Knowing weather there was electrical that was modified, or installed by the seller, in a Real-Estate transaction, is hard to know with out proper training. Knowing what to look for in an electrical panel, and other areas in a Westminster home, are an essential part of the home inspection […]