Scott Home Inspection, LLC

Home Inspections and Energy Services in Colorado

Scott Home Inspection, LLC, operating under the brand Scott Home Services, is a Berthoud, Colorado-based company dedicated to home inspections, energy certification, and the inspections required for rental licenses. The firm states that it has been providing inspection services in Colorado for over ten years and that its team includes inspectors in Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, and Colorado Springs.

Its main activity consists of an independent review of a home to identify health, safety, and maintenance concerns. The company presents itself as an option for buyers, sellers, homeowners, and property managers who need a technical report before a sale, during new construction, or as part of a municipal rental license program.

Home Inspections

The residential inspection catalog includes the following types:

• Pre-purchase inspections.
• Pre-listing inspections.
• New construction inspections.
• 1-year warranty inspections.
• Pre-drywall inspections, performed before the walls are closed.
• Home maintenance inspections.
• Insurance inspections.

The company also offers additional services that can be contracted together with an inspection or independently: 48-hour continuous radon testing, high-definition sewer scope inspections, hidden moisture detection using infrared cameras, air sampling for mold and other contaminants, pest and wood-destroying organism inspections, and a simplified energy review called Energy-Check.

Energy Services for Builders

Scott Home Services has an energy services division aimed at builders and HVAC professionals who need to comply with current efficiency codes in new construction and remodels. Among the services that require testing or reporting are:

• Air leakage and blower door testing.
• Duct leakage testing.
• Insulation inspections.
• HERS (Home Energy Rating System) ratings.
• Mechanical ventilation testing.
• REScheck reports.
• Air barrier inspections.

The company notes that it helps local builders adapt to regulatory changes in energy efficiency.

Mechanical Design and Manual J, S, and D Calculations

The firm's mechanical design team prepares calculations for forced-air heating systems to facilitate permitting and equipment sizing. Services include Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D calculations, with volume discounts, fast turnaround, and additional revisions or consultations. The company states that it serves counties nationwide.

Rental License Inspections

Scott Home Services works with property owners and managers to conduct the inspections required by municipal rental license programs. The company presents itself as a regular partner of large property management companies and states that it has participated in setting up these programs in its area. The types it offers are:

• Denver rental license inspections.
• Boulder rental license inspections.
• Lakewood short-term rental inspections.
• Arvada short-term rental inspections.
• Move in/move out inspections.
• Periodic rental inspections.

Reports, Warranty, and Post-Inspection Support

The company provides its clients with inspection reports it describes as concise, organized, and readable, and offers public samples of them. It also offers its own 100-day limited warranty for home inspections, called the SHIeld Warranty Program, created according to the company because third-party warranties did not meet the desired level.

As a post-inspection complement, it maintains the Ask Your Inspector program, a space where clients can ask questions about their home and consult informational articles. The firm also publishes a list of Colorado contractors to facilitate repair estimates.

Team and Verification

The company states that all its home inspectors are InterNACHI certified and follow that association's standards of practice. It also states that all personnel who access homes have passed a background check through Sterling Direct, a company contracted by InterNACHI.

At the time of the analysis, the site showed an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 1,231 Google reviews, with testimonials highlighting the thoroughness of the inspections, the clarity of the reports, and the speed of delivery.

Location and Contact

3728 West CR 10, Berthoud, Greeley, US