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Rocky Mountain Home Inspections Services

An experienced inspector will prepare your home inspection reports with easy-to-read details on the condition of every major component from the roof to the basement, major and minor deficiencies, any major expenditures necessary, what to watch out for, helpful home preservation tips, safety concerns, and much more.

Our home inspector will review the detailed report with you to make sure you understand everything and answer any remaining questions.

Our program has been designed to assure you a thorough, easy-to-understand overview of the conditions of the home you are about to purchase. Buying a home is not something you do every day, and we provide the information you need for peace of mind.

Benefits

We assure the inspection of and report on over 400 items, we deliver a detailed report to you before we leave the house, we point out major and minor deficiencies to give you the complete picture on your new home’s condition, we identify any major expenditures coming up so you can budget these potential expenses, we identify any potential safety hazards present, we show you how various systems work, and we review and explain the conditions found.

What Does a Typical Home Inspection Cover?

A typical home inspection covers the external conditions and surfaces, roof, attic, insulation, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, appliances, heating, and cooling systems, foundations, slabs, floors, walls, ceilings, garage, and driveway.

Radon Testing – Colorado House Bill 1195 (HB21-1195)

In June of 2021, Colorado lawmakers approved Colorado House Bill 1195 (HB21-1195), which created a regulatory framework for individuals practicing as radon measurement professionals or radon mitigation professionals. This effectively made Colorado one of the few states requiring radon professionals to be licensed, which is regulated by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) of Colorado. HB21-1195 requires contractors to:

• Take and pass a National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) of National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) accredited course;
• Take and pass an approved examination;
• Register with DORA; and
• Follow American National Standards Institute American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (ANSI AARST) protocols when in the field.

Rocky Mountain Home inspections is licensed and is a certified Radon Professional in the state of Colorado with NRSB (National Radon Safety Board) and registered with DORA.

Regulated by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) of Colorado. HB21-1195.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Pre-Purchase Inspection Services

A home inspection is a visual process where all of the items typically used within a home are tested and/or operated to verify proper operation or installation. Doors and windows are opened and closed, roofing materials inspected, air-conditioning and heating systems operated. The inspector will fill the sinks and tub(s), run the shower(s), and flush the toilet(s). All the while making notes on the condition and operation of the components tested. Upon completion, a report will be distributed to you.

New Construction Inspections

New Tile Bathroom Construction

New construction inspections are performed at the completion of construction, but prior to your final walk-through with the builder’s customer service representative or superintendent. It is always a good idea to verify that utilities (gas, water, and electric) have been turned on, either by you or the builder depending on the builder’s policy. The inspection should be scheduled just a day or two before your final walk-through with the builder. This will ensure that most, if not all, last minute items have been completed prior to your inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection, a completed report will be distributed to you.

Pre-Warranty Expiration Inspections

Pre-Warranty HVAC

Warranty inspections are performed during the 11th month of your one-year builder warranty. The inspection will be performed to verify that proper building techniques were used and that the various components of the home were properly installed. You will be presented with a completed report at the end of the inspection, along with digital photos taken as needed for inaccessible areas.

Pre-Listing Inspections For Sellers

Seller Certified Inspections

Listing inspections are very good for the homeowner who may not be in tune with the condition of their home. A great many sales are cancelled due to the buyer’s shock at the “functional condition” of the home. It may look great but have serious technical, safety, or functional issues present without the owner’s knowledge. Having the home inspected prior to placing on the market is the ideal way to identify and either repair or disclose the issue found in the inspection report. Obviously, repairing the items would be the most beneficial towards completing the sale. However, there may be financial reasons where the owner can’t make the repairs. Disclosing them up front and pricing the home based upon that disclosure will often times produce a higher net sales price for the owner.

Radon Testing

Radon Testing Services

Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family’s health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend that all homes be tested for the presence of radon. We use measuring devices that are placed in the lowest level of the residence for a period of 48 hours, with the results available at the end of the test.

RADON IN COLORADO: WHAT’S NEW?
As the environmental industry evolves, newer concerns become relevant that may have not been considered such in years past. This is the result of updated research and development allowing for more concise regulations and standards that affect all facets of industry surrounding these environmental concerns. In this post, we will provide an update on radon standards and regulations and the recent legislation passed in the state of Colorado and how it may impact local businesses.

Based on recommendations from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Colorado is considered to be within Zone 1, predicting the average indoor screening level of radon to be greater than 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L), throughout the whole state. According to research conducted at Colorado State University (CSU), the average indoor radon level in Colorado is approximately 6.3 pCi/L (CSU, 2016) and according to the CDPHE, 48.3% of all single-family residential homes tested between 2005-2022 in Colorado exceeded the EPA recommended action level. Despite this, the state of Colorado does not require testing, and the only way to determine accurate radon levels in a home or building is by testing. The map below depicts the adopted CDPHE radon zone map (which is more conservative than the EPA radon map for the state).

Sewer Scoping

Sewer Scoping

We can determine if your sewer lines are functioning as they’re supposed to. This process takes around one hour to complete. We will scope out the sewer lines all the way back to the city main. If problems are found, we can pinpoint the exact location and depth of the problem area. Common issues found include root intrusion, cracks, or pipe separation. If these problems are found, we can suggest what to do for repair and replacement.

Pool & Spa Inspections

Pool & Spa Inspections

Pool & Spa inspections are a visual inspection of the equipment, proper operation of the equipment, and to assure that the equipment is safe to use

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