Home Inspector in Erie, CO
Erie is one of the fastest-growing towns on the northern Front Range, and most of it was built after 2000. New does not mean faultless: the list here is grading, flashing and what the builder covered up. Justin inspects it with a structural engineer's eye and a buyer's deadline in mind.
What the housing stock tells an inspector before he arrives.
Overwhelmingly post-2000 stock. The questions are build quality and warranty timing, not age.
Erie subdivisions sit on soil that moves, and many were graded fast. Justin checks slab-on-grade versus structural floor, void-form condition, perimeter drainage and whether the final grade actually sheds water away from the foundation.
Sources: Weld County Assessor. Housing figures from assessor records on file.
Post-2000 construction 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 from Vista Ridge to Colliers Hill.
Settled backfill, negative grade at the foundation, and downspouts discharging at the wall.
Window head flashing, deck ledger flashing and kickout flashing at roof-wall intersections.
Void form condition, floating interior walls and whether the structural details match the soil report.
Insulation depth and coverage, baffles, and fans terminating outside rather than in the attic.
What to document before the first-year warranty closes, with photos your builder will accept.
Services available in Erie
Erie buyers on working with Justin
All reviews on HomeAdvisor →“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.”
“Justin was great! Very thorough, showed and explained everything to me as he was doing it.”
“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.”
“He was able to come the same day. He walked me through exactly what he was doing and what the next steps would be.”
Neighborhoods served
Vista Ridge · Colliers Hill · Erie Highlands · Canyon Creek · Arapahoe Ridge · Old Town Erie · Flatiron Meadows · Wyndham Hill
ZIP codes 80516
Erie inspection questions
How soon can you inspect a home in Erie?
Usually within 2 to 3 days. Erie is a longer drive than the south metro, so weekday mornings have the most room.
Is an inspection worth it on a brand-new house?
Yes. Builders work fast and municipal inspections are brief. Pre-drywall and final walkthrough inspections both pay for themselves.
What is an 11-month inspection?
A full inspection shortly before your first-year builder warranty expires, so defects get documented while the builder is still responsible for them.
Does Erie need a sewer scope?
On newer PVC the risk is debris and slope rather than age, and a scope still finds both.
Is soil movement a problem on new builds?
It can be. Expansive claystone does not care how new the house is. Justin checks whether the structural details match the soil.
Buying in Erie? Get on the calendar.
Same-week availability across the metro. Thermal imaging available.
Inspections performed by Justin Kast, A+ Home Inspections, LLC.