Your Home Has Hidden Spaces. Do You Know What's Happening in Them?

Introducing Hidden Spaces Inspections by Alpine Building Performance

Now booking through January 31, 2027.

Some of the most important areas of your home are the ones you rarely see.

Your attic and crawl space can reveal valuable information about your home's condition, comfort, and efficiency. But let's face it, most homeowners aren't regularly climbing into their attics or crawling beneath their homes. That's where we come in! Our Hidden Spaces Inspection is designed to give Denver-area homeowners a professional look at these often-overlooked spaces, without the need for a full home inspection. Because understanding your home shouldn't only happen when you're buying or selling it.

ATTIC INSPECTION - $249

  • Get a closer look at your attic's visible and accessible conditions, including insulation, ventilation, moisture concerns, and structural components.

  • Includes thermal scanning of accessible interior ceiling areas when conditions allow.

CRAWL SPACE INSPECTION - $249

  • Discover what's happening beneath your home. Our inspectors evaluate visible and accessible conditions, including moisture, drainage, plumbing, insulation, and structural components.

ATTIC + CRAWL SPACE INSPECTION - $349 (Best Value - Save $149)

  • Get professional insight into both spaces during one convenient inspection.

Every inspection includes a focused digital report with photos, documented findings, and practical recommendations.

When was the last time you really looked inside your attic or crawl space? These areas are easy to forget about, yet they can influence your home's overall condition, indoor comfort, and energy efficiency.

Depending on the space being inspected, our experienced home inspectors may evaluate:

  • Insulation and ventilation

  • Visible moisture or water intrusion

  • Accessible structural components

  • Plumbing and drainage conditions

  • Visible signs of possible pest activity

  • Conditions affecting comfort and energy performance

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to suspect a problem before scheduling?

Not at all! Hidden Spaces Inspections are designed for homeowners who simply want to learn more about the condition of their attic or crawl space.

Is this the same as a full home inspection?

No. This is a focused, limited visual inspection of the selected attic and/or crawl space. It does not replace a comprehensive home inspection.

Will I receive an inspection report?

Yes! You'll receive a focused digital report with photos, findings, and recommendations.

Does the attic inspection include thermal imaging?

Yes. Thermal scanning of accessible interior ceiling areas is included when conditions allow. Thermal scanning has limitations and does not guarantee detection of concealed conditions.

Can I add other inspection services?

Absolutely! Radon testing, sewer scopes, and other available ancillary services can be added at their regular pricing.

Is this a pest inspection or energy audit?

No. Although inspectors may document visible conditions that suggest pest activity or affect energy performance, this service is not a dedicated pest inspection or comprehensive energy audit.

What if an area isn't accessible?

Inspections are limited to visible and reasonably accessible areas. Your inspector will document relevant access limitations in the report.

Why It’s Important To Vent Your Gas Range

Last month we discussed the new ultra low emissions law in Colorado that requires all new water heaters and furnaces installed in Colorado after 2026 to be low emissions or ultra low NOx. While this law is meant to address emissions on a larger scale, the greatest threat that combustion emissions have to you directly, is from your gas range/oven.

Here’s why:

Every time you cook with a gas range, it produces nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other combustion byproducts directly inside your home. Unlike your furnace or water heater, which vent exhaust to the exterior, your gas range releases those pollutants into your living space.

Without proper ventilation, these contaminants can accumulate and impact indoor air quality. Short term exposure can cause headaches, irritation, or respiratory discomfort. Long term exposure has been linked to increased asthma risk, especially in children.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Use a vent hood that exhausts to the exterior. A recirculating fan with a charcoal filter does not remove combustion gases.

  • Turn the hood on every time you cook, especially when using high heat or multiple burners.

  • If your current microwave or hood does not vent outside, consider upgrading to one that does.

We recognize that this information isn’t fun to read, but we believe that informed homeowners are empowered (and often healthier) homeowners. Cooking with gas is popular for many reasons, and simple ventilation habits can make a significant difference in protecting your home’s indoor air quality.

Mechanical Systems Are Becoming a Policy Issue in Due Diligence

One of the biggest shifts right now in Colorado CRE from a building systems standpoint is that mechanical equipment is no longer just a condition discussion. It is becoming a policy and planning variable during due diligence.

Ultra Low NOx standards are tied to equipment category and input capacity, not building classification. In practical terms, this captures many fan-type furnaces under roughly 175,000 BTU and gas water heaters up to about 2,000,000 BTU, with tighter emissions thresholds applied below 75,000 BTU. Because a large portion of small office, retail and professional buildings use these residential-scale systems, future replacements may involve different equipment availability, revised venting strategies or longer coordination timelines. For brokers, the implication is simple: mechanical sizing and configuration are becoming due diligence variables that influence capital planning and deal certainty, not just maintenance considerations.

What this actually means in a transaction:

• Equipment age matters more than ever. A 15 or 20 year old furnace is not just nearing end of life, it may trigger a different replacement pathway when it fails.

• Mechanical configuration now influences project risk. Closet furnaces, sidewall venting and tight mechanical rooms may limit future equipment choices.

• Replacement timelines can affect tenant coordination, TI planning and lease negotiations if equipment fails mid term.

How brokers can frame this with clients:

• Position it as lifecycle planning, not compliance pressure. Existing systems can remain in service.

• Encourage buyers to understand what equipment type is installed and when replacement is likely rather than focusing only on today’s condition.

• Help clients see inspections as a planning tool that reduces surprises later in ownership, especially for smaller multi tenant properties.

The takeaway is simple. Mechanical systems are becoming part of long term risk strategy, not just a checkbox during inspection. The earlier these conversations happen, the more predictable ownership becomes.

If you want help evaluating mechanical risk on an upcoming deal or portfolio, we are here to help.