Is A Home Inspection Worth It? [A Case Study]
Is A Home Inspection Worth it? We analyze data from past inspections and compare the cost of a home inspection vs the cost of issues found during the inspection.
Get to Know Your Local Colorado Home Inspector
Finding a trusted Colorado Home Inspector can seem like a tough task. Over the last 18 years, Scott Home Services has grown to a multi-inspector firm that covers a broad area from Colorado Springs to Wellington. Thousands of Colorado families have used our home inspection, radon testing, sewer scope, and energy rating services [...]
When Should You Schedule Your Home Inspection?
So you are buying a house and you think you found the perfect one! Well to start, Congratulations! Although your Realtor will be guiding you through the process as well, we want to give you a quick rundown on when you should schedule your home inspection. The buying process seems like a long period [...]
What’s Included in a Home Inspection?
One of the most common questions we get from our customers is: What exactly is included in a home inspection. That is a tricky question to answer because it varies from home to home, and by the type of inspection. However, when we provide a general home inspection, we usually do just that. Give [...]
How Do Solar Panels Work? (Understanding Photovoltaic Systems)
At Scott Home Inspection, we cover a broad amount of information during a home inspection. This means we can't always go into specific detail about each system a home has installed. In the last few years, we have seen a large increase in the amount of homes that have a Photovoltaic (PV) or solar [...]
Water Heater Replacement – Exploring Your Options
It has happened to the best of us. The fateful day where you finally have to change out that old dinosaur of a water heater living in your basement. This is hopefully because you knew it was nearing its end, rather than waking up to a basement full of water! Whatever the cause, water [...]
Home Inspection Checklist: What Our Inspectors Look For (Infographic)
The Importance of Having a Home Inspection Checklist Buying a house is a big investment and because of that, we need to make sure we get your home inspection right. But a house has many different facets, so we break down our inspections into an organized home inspection checklist. No matter what type of [...]
Duct Leakage Testing in Colorado. Who, What, Where, When, How?
At the time of this writing, most Colorado counties have adopted the 2018 IECC 0r the 2021 IECC. These energy standards have established that a number of field tests are required to validate the energy performance of a home. This includes blower door testing and duct leakage testing - both are important tests for [...]
How To Pass A Denver Rental License Inspection
[Updated April 25th, 2023] With the Denver Residential Rental License program now in full swing, rental inspections are mandatory in order to acquire a license. The city has compiled a standardized checklist and inspection guidebook which all the inspectors in the city will be using when performing this service. The program is robust and [...]
Could AeroBarrier Save You Money On Your Next Build?
If you have been a builder in Colorado over the last 10 years, you know firsthand how tight the energy codes have gotten over the years. Every new version of the International Energy Conservation Code has added new hurdles to jump through. While everyone has a different opinion on these items, one thing is certain: [...]
