HouseMaster Home Inspections Serving Ft. Collins, Loveland, Windsor

HouseMaster inspectors in Fort Collins and neighboring communities have been trained and certified through:

• NIBI (National Institute of Builders and Inspectors)
• InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors)
• NHIE (National Home Inspection Exam)
• NRPP (National Radon Proficiency Program)
• Colorado Radon Measurement Professional (License # RME.0000326)

For the roof portion of your property inspection in Fort Collins and the surrounding areas, we inspect visible roof covering materials (shingles), flashings at roof penetrations and valleys, skylights, chimneys, gutters, and downspouts. We assess the condition of these elements for proper function, looking for evidence of leakage or worn, damaged, or missing components.

When HouseMaster Serving Ft. Collins, Loveland, Windsor, CO inspects exterior elements, we check the visible siding and trim, windows, doors, garages, porches, decks, stairs, and railings. We also assess proper construction and function, looking for damage, missing components, or other conditions that might lead to infiltration or functional concerns.

For the interior portion of the home inspection in Fort Collins and neighboring communities, we inspect visible areas of all walls, ceilings, stairways, representative windows and doors, and attic areas. We look for signs of leakage, damage, sagging, or other structural concerns. We will operate windows to determine function. In accessible attics, besides assessing structural components, we note insulation and ventilation conditions.

Along with inspecting visible load-bearing framing components, foundation walls, slabs, piers and columns, and major structural components, we assess visible, accessible structural components for function and the presence of damage, decay, or defects. During your foundation inspection in Fort Collins also look for water penetration in below-grade areas.

Kitchen inspections in the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor areas include plumbing fixtures and built-in appliances. We check for water pressure or drainage issues and visible signs of leaks, as well as the basic operational modes of the appliances and ventilators. To complete a thorough home inspection in the Fort Collins area, we also look at cabinets and countertops for significant deficiencies.

We inspect the visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers, air handlers, and the distribution ductwork. We then operate the system to assess the function and condition of the accessible indoor/outdoor components. The distribution system is also assessed.

We inspect visible service panel components and household wiring and devices. Before finishing the home inspection in Fort Collins and nearby communities, we’ll also assess the condition of readily accessible panel components, note the presence of GFCIs, AFCIs, and smoke alarms, and check the operation of representative outlets, switches, fixtures, and other devices.

We inspect visible water supply piping, distribution piping, waste system piping, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. We also assess heating components and inspect the physical condition of piping, kitchen, and bathroom fixtures (tubs, showers, toilets) and operate to assess flow, drainage, and leakage.