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About Chris Kimmel

Chris Kimmel worked as an Associate Home Inspector for two years, handling numerous services including sewer scope inspections, pest inspections, mold air sample testing, radon testing, and water quality testing. Chris now works with Scott Home Inspection as a Content Writing Specialist.

Home Inspections in Highlands Ranch CO

By |2023-06-15T09:27:50-06:00April 17th, 2023|City Analysis|

About Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch, is a suburb situated several miles south of Denver. Though settlers began to migrate to this area over 100 years ago, the modern day community was established in 1981. So comparatively speaking, the Highlands Ranch area is still fairly young, with plenty of growth on the horizon. [...]

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Home Inspections in Aurora CO

By |2023-06-15T09:29:32-06:00April 3rd, 2023|City Analysis|

About Aurora Aurora, Colorado is a city located just east of the Denver Metro area. Straddling 3 different counties - Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas - and boasting over 386,000 residents, Aurora is the 3rd most populous city in the state. Originally incorporated in 1891, the city has been growing and developing ever [...]

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Water Pressure: Why Is It Important In Your Home?

By |2025-01-10T08:22:36-07:00March 31st, 2023|Back to Basics, Plumbing|

Having a consistent and reliable water supply is an essential component in modern day homes. In the ideal scenario, water enters your home, and travels evenly to all faucets, spigots, sprinklers, etc. But how do we achieve such an optimal distribution of H2O? The answer, of course, is through water pressure. We've all enjoyed [...]

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Home Inspections in Englewood CO

By |2023-06-15T09:31:18-06:00March 27th, 2023|City Analysis|

About Englewood Englewood is a city located in Arapahoe County, just several miles south of Denver. With origins that date back to the mid 1800s during the Gold Rush, this region has been growing, changing and evolving, for over 150 years. Situated in close proximity to the city, Englewood is an ideal [...]

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Which Home Inspection Style Is Right For You?

By |2025-01-07T16:55:47-07:00March 1st, 2023|Ask Your Inspector, Pre-Purchase Home Inspections|

When it comes to purchasing a home, it's always wise to "look before you leap." In other words, buyers should familiarize themselves with a property as much as possible before taking that final, monetary "leap." That's why home inspections are so crucial. By hiring a qualified professional to conduct an inspection, a home buyer [...]

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Navigating a Denver Residential Rental Property License

By |2025-03-07T15:46:39-07:00February 20th, 2023|Denver Rental License, Rental Property Inspection|

If you are a Denver landlord or property manager, you are no doubt aware of the Denver Residential Rental License Program. Residential rental property licenses are now required on all multi-family and single-family properties in the city of Denver. There are several steps necessary to get your Denver rental property licensed. Sometimes it can [...]

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The Benefits of Air Source Heat Pumps

By |2025-01-10T08:38:55-07:00February 13th, 2023|Back to Basics, HVAC, Uncategorized|

Choosing the right in-home heating and cooling system is an important job. You need a product that will condition the living space safely, sufficiently and efficiently. There are a lot of different options out there, all with their own pros and cons. In this blog, we will shed light on the air source heat [...]

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Grading and Drainage: How Is It Important for Your Home?

By |2025-01-10T08:59:20-07:00February 6th, 2023|Back to Basics|

The exterior of a home is a very important thing. It provides the armor that protects its inhabitants from the unpredictable elements of the world. The foundation, siding, windows and roof work together to (hopefully) keep you safe and sound in your humble abode. But as important as all those elements are, they would [...]

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What Is A TPR Valve and Why Do I Need It?

By |2025-06-03T13:41:15-06:00January 20th, 2023|Back to Basics, Plumbing|

A TPR Valve, or Temperature & Pressure Release Valve, is a safety device located on a water heater or boiler. As indicated in its name, this apparatus is designed to release water if the temperature or pressure in a water tank exceeds safe levels. They are critical components of hot water systems and play [...]

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Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D: What’s The Difference?

By |2025-01-30T10:44:10-07:00January 12th, 2023|Back to Basics, HVAC, Mechanical Design|

In this day and age, energy efficiency protocol is an integral part of the construction process. When it comes to newly built homes, everything from the building envelope to the HVAC must adhere to regulations established by the IECC. As an energy services company we are well-versed in all the aspects related to energy [...]

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