Home Inspections in Colorado Springs, CO
Arrow Home Inspections is one of the highest-reviewed home inspection companies in Colorado Springs, with more than 750 five-star Google reviews since 2018.
We deliver complete, easy-to-read reports the same day as your inspection with photos, videos, and clear next steps and we publish our prices online, so you know exactly what an inspection costs before you book. Standard home inspections start at $400–500 depending on the size and features of the home.
Our inspectors bring real skilled-trade experience: we're the only inspection company in Colorado Springs with a prior licensed electrician and a prior HVAC technician on staff. When it comes to the two most expensive systems in your home, that background is the difference between "appears serviceable" and a report you can actually negotiate with.
What We Inspect
Every standard inspection covers the roof, electrical system, HVAC, plumbing, foundation and structural components, attic and crawlspace, insulation, and interior and exterior conditions. You're welcome (encouraged, actually) to attend the inspection, walk the property with us, and ask questions. Most inspections take 2–4 hours, and your full report arrives the same day.
Why Colorado Springs Homes Need a Local Inspector
Colorado Springs housing spans 150 years of construction across radically different terrain, soil, and weather exposure. A checklist inspector misses what a local one catches:
Expansive soils and foundation movement.
Much of the Pikes Peak region sits on expansive clay soils that swell and shrink with moisture, causing foundation cracking and settling. We evaluate foundations with this specific risk in mind, and when warranted we can arrange a licensed structural engineer evaluation.
Hail and wind roof damage.
Colorado Springs sits in one of the most hail-prone corridors in America. We inspect roofs for hail bruising, wind-lifted shingles, and flashing failures - including drone roof inspections where access is limited.
Radon.
El Paso County is in the EPA's highest-risk radon zone, and elevated levels are common throughout the area. We're licensed radon professionals offering 48-hour continuous electronic monitoring.
Aging sewer lines.
Older neighborhoods with mature trees frequently have root intrusion, bellies, or deteriorating lines. A sewer scope adds a camera evaluation of the line from house to city tap.
New-construction defects.
Even brand-new homes in fast-growing areas routinely have grading, roofing, and finish issues. Builder speed is not the same as builder quality - a third-party inspection before closing (and again before your 1-year warranty expires) protects you.
📍Neighborhoods We Inspect Daily
We inspect throughout every part of Colorado Springs, and different areas come with different watch-items:
Briargate, Stetson Hills, & Powers Corridor -
1980s–2000s homes: hail-cycled roofs, original furnaces and water heaters reaching end of life.
Banning Lewis Ranch & new east-side development -
new construction and warranty inspections; grading and drainage issues are common finds.
Old Colorado City, Old North End & downtown -
historic homes: older wiring, galvanized or clay plumbing, foundation age, additions of varying quality.
Rockrimmon, Mountain Shadows & west side -
hillside lots: drainage, retaining walls, wildfire-zone considerations
Broadmoor & Southwest -
larger custom homes with multiple systems (we quote these accurately because our pricing accounts for extra panels, furnaces, and water heaters).
Security-Widefield, Fountain, Cimarron Hills & Stratmoor -
1950s–70s housing stock: original electrical panels, sewer lines, and insulation upgrades worth verifying
Plus Manitou Springs, Black Forest, and North Gate/Monument corridor
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Inspections in Colorado Springs
How much does a home inspection cost in Colorado Springs?
Most home inspections in Colorado Springs with Arrow start between $400 and $500, with the final price depending on the home's size and features — for example, multiple furnaces, electrical panels, or water heaters add cost. Unlike most companies, we publish full pricing on our Services & Prices page so you can see your cost before scheduling. Add-on services like radon testing, sewer scopes, and mold testing are priced individually.
Are home inspections required in Colorado?
No - home inspections are not legally required in Colorado. But your purchase contract's inspection objection deadline is your main opportunity to renegotiate or walk away based on the home's condition, which is why nearly all buyers (and their agents) treat the inspection as essential.
How long does a home inspection take, and when do I get the report?
Most inspections take 2–4 hours depending on the home's size and condition. Your complete report - with photos, videos, and recommended next steps - is delivered the same day.
What are the most common problems found in Colorado Springs homes?
The issues we find most often are foundation movement from expansive soils, hail-damaged roofs, elevated radon levels, aging or root-damaged sewer lines, and - especially in newer homes - grading and drainage defects. Older neighborhoods add original electrical panels and plumbing to the list.
Should I get a radon test with my home inspection?
Yes. El Paso County is in the EPA's highest radon risk zone, and elevated levels are found in homes of every age and price range here. We offer licensed 48-hour continuous electronic radon monitoring as an add-on to any inspection.
Should I be at the inspection?
We encourage it. Walking the home with your inspector lets you see findings firsthand and ask questions in real time. If you can't attend, your same-day report and a phone review with your inspector will cover everything.
Do you inspect new construction homes?
Yes - new construction (pre-drywall and final), builder warranty inspections before your 1-year warranty expires, and phase inspections. New homes in Colorado Springs routinely have defects; an independent inspection is your only unbiased evaluation.
Do you work with sellers too?
Yes. A pre-listing inspection identifies issues before buyers do, letting you repair or price accordingly and avoid renegotiation surprises under deadline pressure.