Home Inspector in Arvada, CO

Arvada runs from Olde Town bungalows and 1950s ranches to 1980s–90s subdivisions in the west and new Candelas and Leyden Rock construction. Three eras, three defect lists. Justin inspects all of them with a structural engineer's eye and a buyer's deadline in mind.

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Home in Arvada
1980s two-story · Arvada
Arvada by the numbers

What the housing stock tells an inspector before he arrives.

2025 figures
Median year built
1982

A wide spread: half the stock predates 1980, and a growing share is under 10 years old.

Housing stock
Single-family detached 72% Townhome 14% Condo / apartment 14%
Source: County Assessor
Soil & foundation · read by a structural engineer
Clay and claystone in the west; alluvium near Ralston Creek.

West Arvada subdivisions sit on expansive clay that heaves slabs and flatwork. Older east-side homes have 60 years of settlement. Justin reads which story your foundation is telling.

Top 3 findings in Arvada homes From Justin's inspection history
1
Clay sewer laterals
Under pre-1975 east-side streets.
2
Poly-B plumbing
Grey polybutylene in 1985–1996 west-side homes.
3
Slab and flatwork heave
Driveways and basement floors lifted by clay in the west.

Sources: Jefferson County Assessor. Housing figures from assessor records on file.

What we check in Arvada homes

Homes built between 1955 and 2000 have a known list. Justin works through all of it.

Beyond the standard InterNACHI scope, these are the era-specific items that show up again and again from Olde Town to Candelas.

Sewer lateral
Pre-1975

Clay or Orangeburg on the east side. Camera scope recommended.

Poly-B plumbing
1985–1996

Grey polybutylene supply lines in west Arvada.

Expansive soil
Engineer's read

Slab heave, floating walls, crack mapping and drainage.

Hail-era roofs
Roof

Bruising, granule loss and prior patch quality.

New construction quality
Candelas / Leyden Rock

Insulation gaps, fan venting and flashing checked with thermal imaging.

Services available in Arvada

Arvada buyers on working with Justin

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“Justin did a great job. He had quick availability, did a thorough inspection, and went above and beyond to talk through what some of the defects in our prospective new home might cost to repair.”
Benjamin M. · Denver metro
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“Justin was great! Very thorough, showed and explained everything to me as he was doing it.”
Bonnie B. · HomeAdvisor review
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“I have had the privilege of working with Justin Kast on numerous occasions, and his expertise is unmatched. He communicates clearly, provides thorough and accurate insights, and makes the inspection process seamless.”
Desiree M. · Real estate agent
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“He was able to come the same day. He walked me through exactly what he was doing and what the next steps would be.”
Alessandra H. · HomeAdvisor review

Neighborhoods served

Olde Town · Candelas · Leyden Rock · West Woods · Whisper Creek · Lake Arbor · Lamar Heights · Scenic Heights · Five Parks · Meadowglen · Club Crest · Alta Vista

ZIP codes 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007

Arvada inspection questions

How soon can you inspect a home in Arvada?

Usually within 2 to 3 days, including weekends.

Do you inspect new homes in Candelas?

Yes, pre-drywall and final walkthrough.

Should I scope the sewer?

On any east Arvada home built before 1975, yes.

Do you check for Poly-B?

Yes. It is common in 1985–1996 west Arvada homes.

Does Arvada need a sewer scope?

Jefferson County averages well above the EPA action level. Yes.

Buying in Arvada? Get on the calendar.

Same-week availability across the south metro. Thermal imaging available.

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