Robert Walstead's (coloradospringsinspector) Blog

While doing Colorado Springs home inspections, I have encountered Polybutylene pipe on many occasions. Many clients and Realtors have asked for some information on identification and background of this piping. Here is a link to some basics. http://www.nationwideinspections.com/polybutylenecolorad...

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Entran II is an orangish piping system that was used in hydronic (hot Water) heating systems. It has a history of problems that have resulted in litigation and a new settlement. A link to my website page is available below. http://www.nationwideinspections.com/coloradospringshomeinspectorEntranII

Smoke detectors have a useful life of ten years! Most houses built since the late seventies still have the original units. More information? Visit this EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/sources/smoke_alarm.html

The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department has a great search function on their website to allow you to search for current and past (back to 1984) building permits. An "F" status means that the job was inspected, passed, and the permit closed. No permit history means that the work was done witho...

I found a link to a very simple "Septic Systems 101" type information sheet that is produced by the El Paso County Health Department. It answers some basic questions that Buyers often ask when thinking about buying a home on a septic system. I thought that it was worth sharing. It is http://www.e...

I thought that it would be productive to Post the Seller's Best Setup to make his Home Inspection go smoothly and protect his home and property: SELLERS Here are some suggestions for homeowners: Accessibility: Make sure that all areas of the home are accessible: The path to the attic hatch(es) sh...