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Services

Home Inspection

At BaseCamp Inspection Services, we strive to give you the very best inspection possible.  We utilize cutting edge technology and tools - such as thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, and combustible gas detectors - to provide our clients with as comprehensive an assessment as possible.  With each inspection, our goal is to provide you with the peace of mind that comes from understanding the condition of the home and its major components prior to your final purchasing decision.

 

Our Qualifications

Our inspectors have at least four years experience in the residential inspection industry and/or the residential building industry.  Our inspectors are Certified Professional Inspectors, who have passed rigorous training, and are certified by the International Association of International Home Inspectors,  InterNACHI.  

what we inspect

We do a complete inspection of the home, and follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice

  • Roof

  • Exterior

  • Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure

  • Heating

  • Cooling

  • Plumbing

  • Electrical

  • Fireplace

  • Attic, Insulation & Ventilation

  • Doors, Windows & Interior

Radon Testing

Radon is an invisible, radioactive gas created from natural deposits of uranium and radium in the soil, and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. It is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year and about $2 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity. (1)

Data collected by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment indicates that approximately 50% of homes in Colorado have radon levels higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-recommended action level of 4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L).  In Colorado, the average indoor radon level is about 6.4 pCi/L. Living in a home with average levels of radon in Colorado for 1 year is like having more than 200 chest x-rays every year. (2)

Percentages of Northern Front Range homes testing above the 4 pCi/L threshold by county

  • Adams County 54%
  • Arapahoe County 55%
  • Boulder County 50%
  • Broomfield County 52%
  • Clear Creek County 38%
  • Denver County 50%
  • Gilpin County 47%
  • Jefferson County 56%
  • Larimer County 60%
  • Park County 65%
  • Weld County 56%

BaseCamp Radon Testing

state of the art Tamper resistant technology

We utilize continuous radon monitors that not only record accurate, hourly radon readings, but also hourly environmental conditions such as relative humidity and temperature during the radon test, as well as movement of the unit.  This allows our radon professionals to more readily identify tampering or other conditions that might invalidate the test results.  We inform the current occupants of the conditions required for an accurate radon test, and alert them of the anti-tamper protections and recording mechanisms.  This increases the likelihood that the current occupant will maintain closed house conditions for the duration of the test, and allows for our tests to be more likely to be accurate.

our radon testers

There is more to a radon test than just placing a monitor. Our inspectors are members have all obtained certifications through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, as well as the National Radon Proficiency Program (AARST/NRPP), and are members of the International Indoor Air Quality Consultants (IAC2.)