| Buying a home is probably one of the biggest investments most people
will ever make in their lifetime. If you're buying or selling a home, one of the
most important things to do, but often overlooked, is to have the home professionally
inspected. Professional home inspections have become standard practice in nearly
all residential and commercial real estate transactions. The knowledge gained during
a home inspection provides home buyers with a better understanding of how the home
functions. A better educated home buyer will be a better educated home owner. It
makes sense to learn as much as you can about a new home so there are no surprises
that could lead to costly repairs. A professional home inspection can identify possible
unseen conditions and establish maintenance strategies for a homeowner. If you're
selling a home, a home inspection can help highlight the condition of the house
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Gordon Inspections has been performing home inspections
in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico for the past seven years. Owned and
operated by Bill Gordon, this business is constantly striving to offer the best
in customer service and quality of product. Bill is a certified inspector through
the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and is the 2008 president of the
Southern Colorado Chapter of ASHI. This association is the most widely known and
respected home inspection organization in the industry. A home inspection typically
includes an observation of the roof and attic space, the foundation, basement or
crawlspace areas, exterior components, heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing
and interior items, to name a few. A comprehensive report is generated detailing
the home's condition.
With the increasing cost of utilities, Gordon Inspections
can help identify ways to save money on your utility bill. Through a partnership
with Huerfano & Las Animas Housing Resources (HLAHR), they perform certified home
energy audits and ratings while HLAHR helps provide decent, affordable housing to
low to moderate income households. Energy audits and ratings take a "whole house
approach" to identify areas of a home that can be improved by reducing energy usage.
A cost / benefit analysis can be performed to determine which items identified during
the audit process will generate the greatest savings. Energy audits and ratings
help make a house more affordable by reducing the amount spent on utilities. Gordon
Inspections also performs commercial building inspections, radon testing and construction
draw inspections. Insist on a professional home inspection.
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