Our Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CO.
Frequently Asked Questions - Home Inspection in Lakewood, Colorado
1. How much does a home inspection cost in Lakewood?
The cost of a home inspection in Lakewood, CO typically ranges from $500 to $800+ depending on size and complexity. However, many Lakewood buyers choose a more comprehensive evaluation that includes radon testing, sewer scope, and environmental testing to better understand the full condition of the home.
Given Lakewood’s geology, aging infrastructure, and unique construction styles, a more complete inspection approach is often the smarter investment.
2. What makes inspecting homes in Lakewood different from other Denver suburbs?
Lakewood homes frequently involve:
Expansive soil movement
Foothill drainage and slope considerations (especially in west Lakewood)
Radon risk
Mid-century ranch homes with aging systems
Sewer lines dating back several decades
Remodels and additions of varying quality
A thorough home inspection in Lakewood, CO requires understanding how these systems interact.
3. What differentiates Alpine Building Performance from other home inspectors serving Lakewood?
Many inspection companies focus primarily on identifying visible defects. Alpine Building Performance approaches each property with a systems-based, building science perspective that evaluates not just individual components, but how structural, environmental, and mechanical elements 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 typically associated with higher-level environmental and performance testing, 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 Lakewood (where properties often reflect custom architecture, historic construction, foothill topography, and evolving mechanical systems) a more refined level of evaluation is often 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, informed decision-making in a competitive market. This approach is particularly valuable in Lakewood home inspections, where homes often reflect multiple decades of upgrades, additions, and mechanical replacements.
4. Is radon testing necessary during a home inspection in Lakewood, CO?
Yes. Jefferson County and the greater Denver metro area are considered high-radon zones. Even homes with mitigation systems should be tested to confirm performance.
Because radon is odorless and invisible, testing is the only way to know your exposure level.
5. Should I get a sewer scope inspection in Lakewood?
In many cases, yes (especially for homes built before the 1990s). Clay or cast-iron sewer lines are common in older Lakewood neighborhoods and can be vulnerable to root intrusion or soil movement.
A sewer repair can cost thousands. Identifying concerns before closing provides leverage and peace of mind.
6. Is mold air quality testing recommended for Lakewood homes?
Mold air quality testing can be beneficial when:
The home has a basement or crawl space
There is evidence of prior moisture intrusion
The property has been vacant
Buyers have allergies or respiratory concerns
Colorado’s freeze-thaw cycles can create subtle moisture pathways that aren’t always visible during a standard inspection.
7. Why would I need water quality testing?
Most Lakewood homes are served by municipal water. However, older plumbing components or prior system modifications can still warrant water quality testing. Testing evaluates bacteria, nitrates, mineral levels, and other potential concerns, which provide additional reassurance for families and health-conscious buyers.
8. What is a combustion safety check and why does it matter?
A combustion safety check evaluates gas-fired appliances for proper venting and carbon monoxide safety. With Colorado’s cold winters and heavy furnace use, ensuring safe combustion is especially important in older Lakewood homes or homes with mechanical upgrades.
9. Do most inspectors include all of these services?
Many inspectors offer a standard home inspection and provide additional services separately. However, Lakewood properties often benefit from evaluating structural systems, environmental risks, and underground infrastructure together rather than individually.
A more comprehensive approach reduces the chance of missing interconnected issues.
10. What is the Home Health Package and why do many Lakewood buyers choose it?
The Home Health Package bundles:
Home Inspection
Radon Testing
Sewer Scope Inspection
Mold Air Quality Testing
Water Quality Testing
Combustion Safety Check
Home Inspection Warranty
Lakewood homes often involve layered risk factors (soil movement, radon, aging utilities, moisture, and energy retrofits). Bundling these evaluations into one coordinated inspection provides a clearer, more complete picture of the property.
In Lakewood’s mix of older homes and foothill-adjacent properties, reviewing structural, environmental, and underground systems together often provides a more complete and financially protective evaluation during Lakewood home inspections.
11. How do I decide between a standard inspection and the Home Health Package?
If you are purchasing a newer condo with minimal risk factors, a standard inspection may be sufficient.
However, for:
Older homes
Homes with basements
Properties near the foothills
Homes built before the 1990s
Buyers seeking maximum due diligence
The Home Health Package provides a deeper level of evaluation.
In Lakewood’s competitive real estate market, having the most complete understanding of the property can help buyers make confident decisions.