Our Golden, CO Home Inspections
Utilizing our understanding of building science, years of experience, and a commitment to you, our clients, we strive to provide the most comprehensive home inspection services in Colorado, that allow peace of mind in the place that you call home.
PRE-PURCHASE HOME INSPECTION
Buying a home is a big deal, and we take our job as your home inspector seriously. It’s our mission and pleasure to help you to better understand your investment through a detailed and professional inspection of your prospective home.
PRE-LISTING Inspections and Services
About to list your home on the market? Let us help you save time, money, and headache by ensuring that selling your home is as smooth and informed as possible through our “ABP Seller’s Snapshot” pre-listing home inspection.
1-YEAR BUILDER’S WARRANTY
Your home may be new, but that doesn’t mean that it’s immune to defects and issues that can be claimed under your 1-year builder’s warranty policy. Let us help you in the 11th month to determine if any warranty claims are present.
Alpine Building Performance proudly provides top-tier home inspection services throughout Golden, CO.
Frequently Asked Questions - Home Inspection in Golden, Colorado
1. How much does a home inspection cost in Golden, CO?
The cost of a home inspection in Golden, CO typically ranges from $500 to $800+ depending on the size, age, terrain, and complexity of the property.
Many buyers seeking a Golden home inspection company choose a more comprehensive evaluation that includes radon testing, sewer scope inspection, and environmental testing to gain a deeper understanding of the property before closing.
Given Golden’s foothill terrain, custom architecture, and varied construction eras, a more complete inspection approach is often a prudent investment.
2. What makes inspecting homes in Golden different from other Denver suburbs?
Homes in Golden, CO frequently involve:
Foothill drainage and slope considerations
Retaining walls and grade management systems
Expansive soil movement
Wildland-urban interface (WUI) considerations
Radon risk
Custom-built homes with complex mechanical systems
Older properties with decades of modifications
A thorough home inspection in Golden, CO requires understanding how terrain, structural systems, moisture management, and mechanical components interact — particularly in hillside or foothill-adjacent properties.
3. What differentiates Alpine Building Performance from other home inspectors in Golden?
Many companies offering Golden home inspections focus primarily on identifying visible defects. Alpine Building Performance approaches each property with a systems-based, building science perspective — evaluating not just individual components, but how structural, environmental, and mechanical systems function together.
Our inspectors pursue advanced, ongoing professional training in areas including:
Building performance analysis
Indoor air quality and environmental diagnostics
Combustion safety evaluation
Advanced radon measurement protocols
Infrared thermography interpretation
We utilize professional-grade diagnostic equipment including:
High-resolution infrared thermal imaging cameras
Continuous digital radon monitoring instruments
Sewer scoping technology
Combustion safety and draft analysis tools
Precision moisture detection equipment
In Golden (where properties often include custom design elements, foothill terrain, and evolving mechanical upgrades) a more refined level of evaluation is frequently warranted.
Our objective is not simply to generate a checklist report, but to provide clients with a sophisticated understanding of how the home truly performs — supporting confident, well-informed decision-making.
4. Is radon testing necessary during a home inspection in Golden, CO?
Yes. Golden and the greater Jefferson County area are considered high-radon zones. Elevated radon levels are common, particularly in homes with basements or below-grade living spaces.
Radon testing during a Golden home inspection ensures accurate measurement, even if a mitigation system is already installed.
5. Should I get a sewer scope inspection in Golden?
In many cases, yes — particularly for homes built before the 1990s.
Older Golden neighborhoods may have clay or cast-iron sewer lines vulnerable to root intrusion, corrosion, or soil movement. In foothill areas, grade shifts can also affect underground infrastructure.
A sewer scope inspection in Golden can identify hidden issues before closing and potentially prevent costly repairs.
6. Is mold air quality testing recommended in Golden homes?
Mold air quality testing may be beneficial when:
The home is located on a sloped lot
There is evidence of prior moisture intrusion
The property has a finished basement
The home includes multiple additions
Buyers have allergies or respiratory concerns
Foothill properties in Golden may experience drainage variation that increases moisture exposure in certain areas of the home.
7. Why would I consider water quality testing in Golden?
Most Golden homes are served by municipal water. However, some foothill or outlying properties may utilize well systems.
Water quality testing evaluates bacteria, mineral content, nitrates, and other potential concerns, which provides additional clarity for long-term homeowners.
8. What is a combustion safety check and why does it matter?
A combustion safety check evaluates gas-fired appliances for proper venting, drafting, and carbon monoxide safety.
In Golden homes (particularly custom properties or homes with upgraded mechanical systems) verifying safe combustion performance is an important part of a comprehensive home inspection.
9. Do most inspectors include all of these services?
Many inspectors provide a standard home inspection and offer additional services separately.
However, Golden properties often benefit from evaluating structural systems, terrain-related considerations, environmental risks, and underground infrastructure together rather than in isolation.
A coordinated, systems-based evaluation reduces the likelihood of overlooking interconnected performance concerns.
10. What is the Home Health Package and why do many Golden buyers choose it?
The Home Health Package includes:
Home Inspection
Radon Testing
Sewer Scope Inspection
Mold Air Quality Testing
Water Quality Testing
Combustion Safety Check
Home Inspection Warranty
Golden homes frequently involve layered considerations — slope management, radon exposure, aging infrastructure, drainage systems, and complex mechanical configurations.
Bundling these services into one coordinated Golden home inspection package provides a clearer, more complete evaluation of the property.
For many buyers in Golden, this approach offers efficiency and a more financially protective level of due diligence — particularly when purchasing custom or foothill-adjacent properties.
11. How do I decide between a standard home inspection and the Home Health Package in Golden?
If you are purchasing a newer townhome or recently built property with minimal risk factors, a standard home inspection may be appropriate.
However, for:
Foothill or hillside properties
Custom-built homes
Older properties
Homes with retaining walls or complex drainage
Buyers seeking a deeper level of evaluation
The Home Health Package provides a more comprehensive assessment.
In Golden’s distinctive and often architecturally unique housing market, having the most complete understanding of the property supports confident long-term decision-making.