Inspecting a fireplace is not one of the most fun things to do during a home inspection. Will the damper open? Will a bunch of soot dump down on your head as you are leaning into the unit with your flashlight? Or...will someone be staring back at you? That third option isn't one that normally [...]
The HERS Rating Index, developed by RESNET: More new homes are being built with a HERS Rating, particularly in Colorado. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is a method used by architects, builders and energy raters, to determine the overall energy use of a home. RESNET, the Residential Energy Services Network, developed the HERS Index [...]
Having performed over 5000+ radon tests on homes over the years, we have heard every possible radon frequently asked questions from home buyers and home owners. Testing for radon in Colorado is extremely important, whether buying a home or as a home owner. With radon gas being the #2 cause of lung cancer, and the [...]
What is a Sewer Scope? Seriously...how much time do you spend thinking about your sewer line? We think about it a lot... As part of our independent inspection services, Scott Home Inspection offers video inspection of a home’s sewer line also known as a sewer scope. Understanding the condition of the underground sewer drain line [...]
Scott Home Inspection also offers Radon Testing, in addition to general home inspections. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas emitted from uranium, a naturally occurring mineral in rocks and soil. Normally, radon rises up through the soil and dissipates in the air outside. Radon becomes a concern, however, when it seeps through openings such as [...]
Prescriptive vs Performance Path - IECC Energy Code Compliance: Let's face it, compliance with the ever-changing IECC Energy Codes is like tracking a moving target. Each municipality has its own code requirements and amendments, and understanding these is tough. There are typically two main pathways for compliance - Prescriptive Path or Performance Path. Prescriptive Path: [...]
Scott Home Inspection offers fast and easy online scheduling for you and your clients! This convenient, user-friendly tool makes it easy for you and your clients to get your home inspections scheduled as quickly as possible. Check our availability and schedule online anytime of the day, even after business hours! A member of our customer [...]
Steps to prepare a house for a Home Inspection As the seller of the home, or a listing agent helping a seller, properly preparing for a home inspection is important, to help things go smoothly with the inspection process. Preparing for a home inspection: Clean the house and straighten up. Buyers often attend the inspection [...]
