Frequently Asked Questions:

​Who needs a home inspection?

Many people are recommended to have home inspections:

• If you’re buying a home.
• If you’re selling a home.
• If you’re buying a brand new home.
• If you have a Builder’s warranty on a new home.

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​What to ask an inspector before hiring them?

What are their qualifications?
Are they certified? If so, by whom?
Do they have reliable referrals and testimonials?
Do they carry professional E&O insurance?
How long does the inspection last?
How much will the inspection cost?

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​What all is inspected in a home inspection?

We follow the NACHI Standards of Practice, which can be found here.
The following are some of the many items we will be inspecting:

• Foundation and support structure
• Fireplaces
• Roof systems
• Basement seepage
• Safety controls
• Water heater
• Ventilation
• Electrical capacity and components
• Electrical panel and sub-panels
• Walks and driveways
• Built-in appliances
• Structural integrity
• Steps and stairs
• Heating system
• Central Air Conditioning system
• Plumbing System and Fixtures
• Surface drainage
• Windows and doors
• Insulation
• Gutters and downspouts
• Decks
• Garages, Carports, Workshops, or other external buildings

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​What is an Inspection Report?

• Provides a summary of the property’s attributes.
• Includes photos of the property taken during the inspection.
• Your report should be received within 24 to 48 hours after the inspection.
• Should give you the information needed to make an informed decision regarding your perspective property.

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​Why do I need an inspection for an expiring One Year builder's warranty?

​It is important to be able to present your builder with a detailed report before your One Year warranty runs out. This will give you evidence of any issues you need repaired before the warranty expires and you become liable for all issues with your home.

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​Why do I need an inspection if I'm selling?

It is recommended you get your home inspected. This prevents you from having to make repairs or pay for repairs when you go under contract.
Moreover, you receive an unbiased report you can trust and are able to even increase the value of your property before you sell it by making the necessary repairs.

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​Do I really need radon testing?

Colorado is has the 7th highest radon levels out of all states in the U.S.
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The Surgeon General warns that radon levels above 3.9pCi/L have a high risk of causing lung cancer. How do you know if you and your family are in danger if you do not test?

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​What's the typical price for a home inspection?

Each inspection company comes with various qualifications, insurances, and credentials. Allco Inspection Services is one of the most qualified inspection companies in the state.

Our home inspections range from $200 up to $700 and above; as our inspections are based off square footage, age, and location. Typically, the bigger the property the more expensive the inspection. Our inspectors look at the property from top to bottom, inside and out. This is why we base pricing primarily off square footage.

However,  Allco offers a Price Match Guarantee. If you find another inspection company with similar credentials, insurance, and certifications, we will match their price.

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​Why do I need an inspection if I'm buying?

It is generally well-known that to get a home inspection before buying a resale home is a good idea. But this is in order to avoid costly repairs in the future as much as possible.

​This also presents you with the items to request are repaired or replaced in your Inspection Objection. Basically, it is a great way to save you money in the future!

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What are some of the desirable qualifications for a home inspector to have?

• Belongs to associations.
• Is Insured.
• Has experience.
• Offers Warranty's. 
• Has a strong referral base.
• Has a thorough, detailed report.
• Is certified with a reputable company.
• Covers a broad range of items within inspection.
• Is competitively priced without cutting corners.

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​What is a Home Inspection NOT?

• Able to identify concealed or latent defects.
• Concerned with aesthetics or what could be deemed matters of taste or cosmetic defects.
• Able to determine the market value of the property.
• Advisement of the purchase of the inspected property.
• Capable of relaying the life expectancy of the property or components.
• A county code inspection.
• A certification of property or its components.
• Technically exhaustive.

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