Home Inspector in Lowry, Denver

Lowry is a former air force base redeveloped from the late 1990s on, mixing new construction with converted military buildings. The inspection list reflects both. Justin inspects it with a structural engineer's eye and a buyer's deadline in mind.

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Home in the Lowry neighborhood of Denver
Redevelopment-era home · Lowry
Lowry by the numbers

What the housing stock tells an inspector before he arrives.

2025 figures
Median year built
2004

Mostly post-1998 redevelopment, plus converted base buildings that follow different rules.

Housing stock
Single-family detached 58% Townhome 24% Condo / apartment 18%
Source: Denver County Assessor
Soil & foundation · read by a structural engineer
Claystone with engineered fill from the base redevelopment.

Lowry sits partly on engineered fill placed during redevelopment, which behaves differently from native claystone. Justin reads crack patterns, floor slope and drainage, and pays attention to where new construction meets old base structure.

Top 3 findings in Lowry homes From Justin's inspection history
1
Fill settlement
Differential movement where engineered fill meets native soil.
2
Conversion-era details
Structural and mechanical work done when base buildings became housing.
3
Flat and low-slope roofs
Ponding and membrane wear on the flatter rooflines here.

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

What we check in Lowry homes

Redevelopment-era housing has a known list. Justin works through all of it.

Beyond the standard InterNACHI scope, these are the items that show up again and again across Lowry and Boulevard One.

Foundations on engineered fill
Engineer's read

Crack mapping and floor slope, with attention to transitions between fill and native ground.

Converted base buildings
Conversion

How structure, plumbing and electrical were adapted, and what was left in place.

Low-slope and flat roofs
Roof

Ponding, membrane seams, flashing and drainage on flatter rooflines.

Townhome party walls
Attached

Fire separation, sound transmission and shared drainage between units.

Original mechanical equipment
Service life

Furnaces, water heaters and AC from the redevelopment build are now 20+ years old.

Services available in Lowry

Lowry 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

Areas served

Lowry · Boulevard One · Crestmoor Park · Hangar 2 area · Officers Row · Lowry Field

ZIP codes 80230, 80220

Lowry inspection questions

How soon can you inspect a home in Lowry?

Usually within 2 to 3 days, including weekends.

Are converted base buildings different to inspect?

Yes. The structure predates the housing use, so Justin looks closely at how it was adapted and what was simply built around.

Does Lowry need a sewer scope?

Worth it here, because the neighborhood mixes new PVC with older base-era infrastructure and the two are not equally reliable.

Is engineered fill a concern?

It is usually well placed, but transitions between fill and native soil are where movement shows up. That is what Justin maps.

Do you inspect Lowry townhomes and condos?

Yes. Party-wall and HOA-maintained components are noted so you know what is yours.

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