Denver Home Inspection Blog

Have you ever gone shopping for your dream car, only to find during the test drive that the ride is less than smooth or that the backseat is smaller than you first thought? Maybe there’s that unidentifiable squeak every time you start to accelerate; maybe the cockpit lights aren’t really your preferred color. But it’s […]

In this very hot Colorado real estate market, many advantages are leaning towards the seller, rather than the buyer. With limited inventory and demand far-exceeding supply, recent sellers of residential property seemingly have it easy. But there is a downside to the rising drive. Offers are being made with the intent to simply hold a […]

Is the clock ticking on your home warranty? If you’re coming up on the first anniversary of owning your home, that warranty that came when you made the purchase is about to expire. Rather than simply hoping that if things are going to go wrong, that they do so now, why not get some assurance […]

So you’ve been eyeing that old town neighborhood with the charming craftsman homes and the Victorian mansions and lucky you – one that fits within your budget was just listed. Where these older homes can be very attractive with their unique charm, their tree-lined streets and established neighborhoods, you need to fully understand the challenges […]

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 […]