Home Inspector in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood is the metro's largest stock of 1950s–70s brick ranches and split-levels, with 1980s subdivisions toward Green Mountain. Clay sewer laterals, aluminum wiring, Green Mountain soil movement and roofs on their third layer are the pattern. 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.
Most homes are 50+ years old. Sewer, electrical and original plumbing all go on the list.
Green Mountain and the western benches sit on expansive shale that has moved foundations for decades. Justin reads crack patterns, floor slope, prior repairs and drainage, and tells you which movement is historic and which is active.
Sources: Jefferson County Assessor. Housing figures from assessor records on file.
Homes built between 1950 and 1985 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 Belmar to Green Mountain.
Clay or Orangeburg from house to main. Camera scope recommended on every older Lakewood home.
Single-strand aluminum branch circuits and Federal Pacific panels.
Crack mapping, floor slope and grading, with extra attention on Green Mountain shale.
Layer count, hail bruising, flashing and ventilation on 1960s–80s roofs.
Galvanized supply, cast iron drains, and furnaces from the 1980s and 90s.
Services available in Lakewood
Lakewood 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
Green Mountain · Belmar · Applewood · Bear Creek · Eiber · Morse Park · Two Creeks · Glennon Heights · Lasley · Union Square · Solterra · Southern Gables · Addenbrooke
ZIP codes 80214, 80215, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80232
Lakewood inspection questions
How soon can you inspect a home in Lakewood?
Usually within 2 to 3 days, including weekends.
Should I scope the sewer on a Lakewood ranch?
Yes. Most pre-1975 laterals here are clay.
Why do Green Mountain homes have foundation cracks?
Expansive shale. Justin's engineering background separates historic settlement from active movement.
Is aluminum wiring a dealbreaker?
No, but it needs documented remediation. Justin identifies it and explains the accepted fixes.
Does Lakewood need a sewer scope?
Jefferson County averages well above the EPA action level. Yes.
Buying in Lakewood? Get on the calendar.
Same-week availability across the south metro. Thermal imaging available.
Inspections performed by Justin Kast, A+ Home Inspections, LLC.