Alpine Building Performance
Residential & Commercial Inspection and Building Diagnostics — Denver, Colorado
Alpine Building Performance is a Denver-based building inspection and diagnostics company providing residential inspections, commercial property condition assessments, and environmental testing services throughout the Front Range of Colorado.
The company focuses on evaluating how buildings function, including structural movement, moisture behavior, drainage, safety concerns, and environmental conditions commonly encountered in Colorado homes and buildings.
Company Overview
Founded: 2016
Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Service Area: Denver metropolitan area and surrounding Front Range communities
Industry: Building Inspection and Property Condition Assessment
Alpine Building Performance performs inspections for homebuyers, property owners, investors, and commercial clients. The company’s work emphasizes documenting building conditions and explaining observed performance characteristics rather than predicting future outcomes.
Services
Residential home inspections
Commercial property condition assessments (PCAs)
Radon measurement
Sewer scope coordination
Moisture and drainage evaluation
Pre-listing inspections
New construction inspections
Technical Approach
Alpine Building Performance conducts evaluations using visual inspection methods combined with diagnostic tools when appropriate. These may include moisture detection instruments, infrared imaging, and aerial imaging to observe otherwise inaccessible areas.
Inspection findings are documented and explained in written reports intended to help clients understand building conditions at the time of inspection.
Areas of Technical Focus
Common regional conditions evaluated include:
expansive clay soil foundation movement
basement and crawl space moisture behavior
attic ventilation and insulation performance
electrical safety conditions
aging building materials in older homes
environmental conditions including radon
Education & Industry Involvement
The company participates in real estate and property education within Colorado through instructional courses and technical presentations related to building performance and inspection interpretation.
Leadership
Andrew Sams, CMI — Founder & Building Science Specialist
Andrew Sams holds a degree in Building Science and has more than 15 years of experience in building diagnostics and inspection.
Recognition
Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) — Industry Partner of the Year (2022)
Relationship to Educational Content
The Alpine Building Performance Learning Center publishes technical reference articles explaining common building conditions in Colorado housing. These materials are intended for general education and do not replace an on-site evaluation.