Home Inspections in Fountain, Security-Widefield, CO
Arrow Home Inspections serves Fountain, Security-Widefield, Stratmoor, and the neighborhoods surrounding Fort Carson with certified home inspections, same-day reports, and transparent pricing from $400–500.
Since 2018 we've inspected hundreds of homes for military families - first-time VA buyers, PCSing families purchasing on a tight timeline, and service members turning a first home into a rental at the next duty station. We know the VA loan process, we know this housing stock, and we deliver reports fast enough to fit a PCS clock.
With 750+ five-star Google reviews and a team that includes a prior licensed electrician and a prior HVAC technician, we give you the clearest possible picture of a home before your objection deadline - which matters double when you're buying from three time zones away.
Built for Military Buyers and PCS Timelines
Buying sight-unseen from another duty station?
We accommodate remote buyers: attend your inspection by video call, get a same-day report with photos and video of everything, and follow up with your inspector by phone [ADJUST to your actual remote process]. Many of our Fort Carson clients close before they ever set foot in Colorado.
VA loan?
Know the difference between the appraisal and the inspection. The VA appraisal protects the VA and the lender - it checks Minimum Property Requirements, not the furnace's remaining life, the roof's hail history, or the sewer line's condition. A home inspection protects you. The VA itself recommends buyers get an independent home inspection; the appraisal is not a substitute. (This distinction confuses more first-time VA buyers than any other topic and we're happy to walk you through it.)
Termite and pest inspections for VA loans.
Whether a wood-destroying insect inspection is required for your VA purchase in Colorado depends on current VA guidance and what your appraiser notes In Colorado, VA loans require a termite inspections now on every transaction.
We are certified to perform VA termite inspections alongside your home inspection so one appointment window covers everything and your closing stays on schedule.
→ Read our full guide: VA Loan Termite Inspections in Colorado
First home, future rental?
Plenty of Fort Carson buyers plan to rent the home out at their next PCS. Your inspection report doubles as a capital-planning document: roof age, furnace and water heater remaining life, and deferred maintenance - the numbers a future landlord needs.
What We Look for in Fountain & Security-Widefield Homes
1950s–1970s housing stock in Security-Widefield and Stratmoor.
Original electrical panels (including brands with known failure histories), aging galvanized plumbing, original sewer lines with root intrusion, and decades of DIY additions are the recurring finds. A sewer scope is cheap insurance on homes of this era.
Newer construction in Lorson Ranch, Mesa Ridge, and Cross Creek.
Fast-built homes routinely carry grading, drainage, roofing, and finish defects. We perform new-construction and 11-month builder-warranty inspections — the warranty inspection is especially valuable for military buyers who closed quickly and want a full accounting before the builder's obligation expires.
The usual Front Range suspects, southern edition.
Expansive soils and foundation movement, hail-cycled roofs, and elevated radon (El Paso County is in the EPA's highest-risk zone - we offer licensed 48-hour continuous monitoring). Properties near Fountain Creek get grading and drainage attention.
Communites We Serve and
FAQ - Military & VA Home Buyers
Fountain, Security, Widefield, Stratmoor, Lorson Ranch, Mesa Ridge, Cross Creek, Fountain Valley, and the neighborhoods around Fort Carson's gates - plus Peterson SFB-adjacent areas to the northeast.
Does a VA loan require a home inspection?
No - the VA requires an appraisal, not an inspection. But the appraisal only checks the VA's Minimum Property Requirements; it won't tell you the roof has hail damage, the furnace is at end of life, or the sewer line has root intrusion. The VA itself encourages buyers to get an independent inspection, and nearly all experienced VA buyers and agents treat it as essential.
Is a termite inspection required for a VA loan in Colorado?
Yes. The rules changed in July of 2025. What we can promise: tell us you're buying with a VA loan when you book, and we'll make sure any required pest inspection is coordinated with your home inspection so your closing timeline doesn't slip.
How much does a home inspection cost in Fountain, CO?
Standard inspections start at $400–500 depending on the home's size and features, with full pricing published on our website. Radon testing, sewer scopes, pest coordination, and mold testing are priced individually - and we'll tell you which ones actually make sense for the specific home, not upsell you all of them.
We're PCSing and can't be there - how does that work?
You can attend the end-of-inspection review by video call, and your same-day report includes photos and video of every issue we find, followed by a phone review with your inspector. We work with out-of-state military buyers constantly; your agent can provide access and we handle the rest.
How fast can you get us scheduled and reported?
We typically schedule within 2-3 days and every report is delivered the same day as the inspection. If you're up against an objection deadline on PCS orders, tell us: we understand what those dates mean.
Should we get a sewer scope on an older Security-Widefield home?
Yes - of all the add-ons, this is the one we most recommend for 1950s–70s homes. Original clay or cast-iron lines with mature trees are a recurring five-figure surprise, and a camera scope during your inspection period turns that surprise into a negotiation item.