Buying a new build comes with a real advantage: you get to see the bones of the house before they’re covered up. Most buyers never use it. A pre-drywall inspection is exactly what it sounds like — we walk the home after framing, plumbing rough-in, and electrical rough-in are done, but before insulation and drywall […]
By Green Door Home Inspections | Castle Rock, CO GFCI receptacles come up in almost every inspection we do. Most buyers have seen the little outlets with the test and reset buttons — they’re in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outside. But most people don’t know what they actually do, why they’re there, or what it […]
By Green Door Home Inspections | Castle Rock, CO We flag TPR valve issues on a regular basis during home inspections across the Denver metro. Most buyers have never heard of the part. Most sellers don’t know it’s a problem. That’s exactly why it ends up in so many reports. Here’s what it is, why […]
By Green Door Home Inspections | Castle Rock, CO Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms come up on nearly every inspection we do — either because some are missing, because they’re old enough to be well past their useful life, or because clients have questions after reading their report. This post explains exactly what we inspect […]
Most listing agents I talk to in the Denver metro avoid recommending pre-listing inspections. The reason is almost always the same: they don’t want their seller to have to disclose more stuff. I get it. On the surface, less disclosure feels safer. But after nine years inspecting homes across Castle Rock, Douglas County, and the […]
A closer look at your Solar System If a home has a solar electric system, many buyers and homeowners want to know one basic thing: does it appear to be in good condition? A solar panel inspection is a visual, non-invasive inspection of the visible and accessible parts of the solar system. We provide you […]
By Green Door Home Inspections | Castle Rock, CO Flashing comes up in almost every inspection we do. Most buyers see it flagged in their report and have no idea what it is. That’s not surprising — it’s one of those things that blends into the roof and disappears. But it does an important job, […]
By Green Door Home Inspections | Castle Rock, CO When we flag an older air conditioner in a report, buyers often want to know the same thing: does this need to be replaced right now? The honest answer is usually no — but there are things worth understanding before you close. What We Look For […]
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What is a home warranty inspection? And who needs one? New homes are generally under a one-year warranty from the builder. There may be exceptions, but the vast majority of builders offer the one-year warranty and it covers defects and workmanship issues throughout the entire building. We’re talking about new-construction here, not older homes. After […]