What is a Home Inspection?

A Home Inspection is a visual and mechanical examination of the physical structure, of the vital major mechanical systems, and the appliances of a property.

This helps you gain a better understanding of the condition of the properties mechanical systems and appliances from an objective point of view.

Inspecting the Interior of the Home  |  Inspecting the Exterior of the Home

Why have a Home or Pre Inspection?

Most of us know nothing about plumbing, electricity, heating, insulation, roofing or the structural condition of a home. The professional home inspection is your protection against selling, buying or investing in a property with defects! Click Here - Pre-Inspection on your Property Mechanical Systems & Appliances for Free.  Sellers and Homeowners only.

Benefits of a Professional Home Inspection! 

• Buyers or Investors when you purchase a home, you'll find that in Paragraph 10 of the Contract to Buy Real Estate, it discusses an Inspection Objection Deadline. This means that you, as the Buyer, at your expense, have a right to have an inspection done on the physical condition of the property and its inclusions. There is a time deadline in which to do the inspection, usually 10 days to 2 weeks after acceptance of the contract. You have a right to negotiate with the Seller to repair/replace any defective items. Keep in mind that you are not buying a new house and the inspection notice of the unsatisfactory conditions should not be a list of every little thing that's wrong with the home. It should address items that are of major concern or safety. The homes vital mechanical systems and all appliances, etc., that are in need of repairing or need to be replaced, and know that the property has been accurately priced. Most importantly, it helps buyers and/or investors protect their pocket book. This gives you tremendous peace of mind before you make one of the largest purchases of your life. The average inspection takes 2-3 hours, depending on the size, age, and condition of the home.  It is very important that the Buyers be present for the inspection because it not only provides insights to repairs needed, but it also gives the Buyers a basic understanding of all the systems in the home and how they operate. The Buyer may have anyone of their choosing do the inspection, but most Buyers hire a professional home inspector. The inspection company should be a member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors), NAHI (National Association of Home Inspectors) or any other association in which they have to meet certain standards of practice. Professional inspectors are not required to be licensed in Colorado, so care should be taken in your selection. The cost of a home inspection can range anywhere between $150 to $300 or more, depending on whether it's a house, town house, or condo and the square footage of the home. Some inspectors can also perform other services, such as radon gas testing, lead paint testing at an additional cost and mold inspection. A home inspection is money very well spent, and to protect yourself and pocket book further add a Blue Ribbon Home Warranty plan, to the purchase of the property.

• Sellers inspecting a property will help you know if anything is wrong before the home goes on the market and will help you: Set realistic expectations with respect to the properties value, streamline and shorten the sales cycle, and obtain top dollar for your home.  Rather than waiting for the buyer's inspector to find any issues, we got to them first and WE got to make the decision as to what to do with them. This program helped me sell my listing in just 12 days! In our society, real estate, as with many other practices, has become increasingly litigious, so it's become almost a necessity to disclose at the beginning of the listing period any problems that the buyers will most likely find out on their own, either through a pre-purchase inspection or after moving in. The new rule of law in real estate transactions is becoming "caveat vendor", or "seller beware," as more and more court decisions and legislation call for full disclosure to the buyer of the defects in a house.  A home inspection report exceeds the legal requirements for seller disclosure.  By revealing a larger body of information, a seller can effectively limit future liability.  A pre-sale inspection demonstrates to buyers that the sellers have nothing to hide. This promotes an environment of confidence and trust in which to negotiate the terms of a sale. Buyers are usually more willing to accept property defects that are initially disclosed. When faulty conditions are discovered later buyers typically demand repairs at seller's expense. The need for pre-sale home inspections is a strong one in today's real estate market.

• Homeowners or rental property owners cannot be completely objective about their property. After all, your home is your castle; your personal place or investment. There is often a great deal of emotional history tied to it.  This helps you know, for sure, the exact condition of your present home and if there are any maintenance or existing problems that you are not aware of.

  Questions to ask before hiring an inspector and what to look for.

  An inspector must have full working knowledge of every system in a home. Most inspectors had formal training in just one trade. To become inspectors, they had to cross-train in all the other relevant trades. The more knowledgeable inspectors started with a degree in a field such as engineering or architecture that provides a broad background in general construction, or they were trained to operate as a general contractor. These are good bases to build from. One does not acquire this kind of knowledge by taking a few courses or reading a book. A good rule of thumb is to look for inspectors with ten or more years of formal training and on-the-job experience in the home inspection field.

Call them or click the Home Inspection Company you want below...
1. Above All Home Inspections, LLC - or Call (970) 389-8109 for the Alma, Buena Vista, Fairplay, Hartsel, Leadville, Nathrop, and Salida Area.
2. Ark Inspections - or Call (720) 840-6404 for the Bailey, Boulder, Brighton, Conifer, Deckers, Denver Metro Areas, Evergreen, Ft. Lupton, Golden, Kittredge, Lafayette, Louisville, Morrison, plus the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, and Jefferson Area., plus the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Area.
3. The Colorado Peace of Mine Professional Home Inspection Services - or Call (720) 987-4658 for the North West Denver Metro Area - NCHI Member and ITA Certified.
4. The Hometeam Inspection Services - or Call (303) 954-4453 for the Southwest Metro Area.
5. Coyle Inspection Engineers and Building Group, Inc - or Call (303) 745-5209 or (303) 675-8940 for the Denver Metro Areas to Castle Rock, and East to West to North to South Outlying Areas.
6. ID Property Inspections, Inc - or Call (970) 203-1250 or (877) 800-1250 for Berthoud, Erie, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Greeley, Johnston, Longmont, Loveland, Windsor, plus the Counties of Boulder, Larimer and Weld Area.
7. HouseCall Home Inspections, LLC - or Call (970) 667-3600 for Berthoud, Erie, Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland, Wellington, Windsor, plus the Counties of Boulder, Larimer and Weld Area.
8. Colorado Professional Inspections - or Call (970) 430-1819 in Larimer County, or (970) 356-2724 in Weld County or toll free (866) 440-7561.
9. Hometeam Inspection Service - or Call (719) 598-7633 for Colorado Springs, Falcon Manitou Springs, Monument, and Peyton Area only.
10. New Horizons Home Inspection - Call (719) 478-2194 for Calhan, Cascade, Colorado Springs, Ellicot, Fountain, Pueblo, rush, Security, Widefield, Woodland Park, and Yoder.
11. Welcome Home Inspections, LLC - or Call (719) 622-8808 for Colorado Springs, and they will do buyer's inspections in all these counties Douglas, El Paso, Teller, and Pueblo.
12. Appraisal Group of Colorado - Call (719) 227-7580 or (866) 456-7888 for Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Monument, Pueblo Metro Areas, Woodland Park, plus the County of El Paso and Pueblo Area.
13. Millennium Builders - Call office (719) 547-4369 or (719) 332-1283 or (719) 214-3103 for Canon City, Florence, Fountain, Penrose, Pueblo, plus Pueblo County Area.
14. Matzdorf Inspection Services - or Call (970) 731-9692 or (970) 946-5960 for Pagosa Springs, plus the Counties of Archuleta, La Plata, Mineral, and Rio Grande County Area.
15. Tiger Home and Building Inspections - or Call (970) 485-0298 for Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Leadville, Park, Pitkin, Silverthorne, and the Summit County Area.
16. All Seasons Home Inspection, LLC - or Call (970) 240-9197 Delta, Cedaredge, Crawford Fruita, Grand Junction, Hotchkiss, Montrose, Olathe, Ouran, Palisade, Paonia, Delta and Mesa County Area.

PS If you hire any of these home inspection companies, please let them know how you found them!

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