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2024 Inspection Highlights and Interesting Finds

Having been an inspection company for 18+ years, it's no surprise that we've seen a lot of crazy things on the job. But believe it or not, we always somehow come across new things year in and year out. So as 2024 comes to a close, we'd like to shed light on some of [...]

By |2024-12-13T11:01:00-07:00December 13th, 2024|Back to Basics|0 Comments

Explaining Boulder’s 2024 COBECC Updates

If you are a builder that has worked in the City of Boulder, then you know that Boulder has its own subset of Energy Codes outside of the IECC standards that have been adopted. These codes contain amendments and additions to the standard IECC codes that they believe better serve the city as a [...]

By |2024-12-30T13:40:51-07:00November 15th, 2024|Energy Code Info, HERS Ratings|0 Comments

Key Traits Every Home Inspector Should Have (What to look for in a home inspector)

A home inspector is one of your greatest allies when you are ready to purchase a home. He or she can help you identify issues with a home that need to be addressed or repaired, before you close on the deal. This is why it’s important to choose a highly-qualified, professional and trustworthy home [...]

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 [...]

What Extra Add-On Services Should You Consider?

We offer many add-on services that can be performed alongside your home inspection. We consider ourselves a one-stop inspection shop! But which add-on services should you consider? We break it down for you here.

By |2024-11-18T11:39:30-07:00November 3rd, 2024|Ask Your Inspector, Pre-Purchase Home Inspections|0 Comments

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 [...]

What Are Insulation R-Values?

When it comes to optimizing in-home climate control, increasing energy efficiency, and saving money, one of the most important aspects of the home is insulation. In fact the EPA calculates that, by sealing homes and insulating properly in the appropriate areas, homeowners can save up to 15% on yearly heating and cooling costs. There [...]

By |2024-12-30T14:53:50-07:00October 14th, 2024|Energy Audit Info, HERS Ratings|Comments Off on What Are Insulation R-Values?

Do home inspectors give repair estimates?

Ask Your Inspector Series: Question: After a home inspection is performed, do home inspectors give repair estimates to the buyer? Answer: Home inspector's are an independent 3rd party and typically do not quote repairs and these numbers can be inaccurate. It is best that you and your real estate agent receive quotes [...]

By |2024-11-18T11:34:31-07:00October 9th, 2024|Ask Your Inspector, Pre-Purchase Home Inspections|Comments Off on Do home inspectors give repair estimates?