Home inspections in Lakewood.
Lakewood is the first city down the hill from us, and most of it was built in the decades after the Second World War. Houses of that age are solid, and they share a short list of things worth checking.
- County
- Jefferson County
- Who issues permits
- City of Lakewood
- Water and sewer
- City sewer in north Lakewood only; separate water and sanitation districts elsewhere
- Sewer line
- The owner’s to maintain, all the way to the main in the street
What’s different about a Lakewood house
Lakewood has no single water or sewer department, and its ground changes as you go west. Both are worth knowing before the inspection.
Who runs the sewer depends on the address
The City of Lakewood provides sanitary sewer service only in north Lakewood. The rest of the city is served by separate sewer providers, and the city’s own advice is to look up the address to find out which. Ask the seller for the provider’s name along with the utility bills.
The sewer line is yours, to the main
Lakewood says property owners are responsible for the private sewer line from the building to the main in the street, including the stretch beyond the property line. A failed line is the owner’s repair bill, which is why a camera inspection before closing is worth the money.
Soils change toward the foothills
Swelling clay is the Colorado Geological Survey’s top-ranked geologic hazard in the state. Just west of Lakewood, Jefferson County maps a Designated Dipping Bedrock Area along the mountain front, where new foundations need a geologic and geotechnical report. Homes near Green Mountain and the hogback deserve a careful look for movement.
Radon
About half of Colorado homes test above the EPA action level, and Jefferson County’s test results average above it. Basements here are common and often finished, which is where people spend the most time closest to the source.
What we look at closely
Every system gets inspected. In mid-century Lakewood homes, these are the usual talking points.
Electrical panels and wiring
Panel brand and condition, service size, aluminium branch wiring in some homes of the 1960s and 70s, and ungrounded outlets.
Drains and supply piping
Cast-iron and galvanized pipe nearing the end of its life, slow drains, and evidence of past backups in the basement.
Foundation, slab and drainage
Cracks, heaved or settled slabs, gaps at basement partition walls, and whether downspouts and grading move water away.
Roof and hail wear
Shingle age and hail damage, flashing, and attic ventilation.
What a home inspection doesn’t cover
A home inspection is visual and non-invasive. These are the usual add-ons and referrals in Lakewood.
Inside the sewer line
That takes a sewer scope: a camera run from a cleanout to the street. We offer it as an add-on in the same visit.
Radon, unless you add it
Radon testing is a separate 48-hour monitor test. It’s easy to add to the inspection and we recommend it on every purchase.
Engineering opinions
We report what we see — cracks, movement, sagging, undersized framing — and say when a structural engineer should take it further. We don’t size beams or certify a structure.
Lead paint and asbestos
Older homes may contain both. We note materials that are commonly suspect; confirming them takes laboratory testing by a specialist.
What you can book
Full home inspection
Every major system, a walkthrough on site, and a photo report the same day.
Radon testing
A 48-hour continuous monitor, alone or alongside the inspection.
Sewer scope
A camera through the main sewer line, from the house to the street.
Commercial inspection
Scoped and quoted for the building. Written proposal first.
Go deeper
Nearby communities we cover
- Wheat Ridge and Edgewater — just north, with housing of a similar age
- Morrison and Golden — at Lakewood’s western edge, each with its own page
Lakewood, answered.
Do I need a sewer scope on a Lakewood home?+
We recommend it. Much of Lakewood’s housing predates the mid-1980s, when clay and cast-iron sewer lines were standard, and the owner is responsible for the line all the way to the main. The scope is done in the same visit as the inspection.
Who provides sewer service in Lakewood?+
It depends on the address. The city runs the sewer system in north Lakewood only; other parts of the city are served by separate providers. The city’s website has an address lookup, and the seller’s utility bill will name the provider.
Are swelling soils a problem in Lakewood?+
In places, yes, more so toward the western edge. We look for signs of slab and foundation movement on every inspection and recommend a structural engineer when we find them.
How soon can you inspect in Lakewood?+
The online scheduler shows the open dates and start times. Pick one and you’ll get a confirmation email right away.
- City of Lakewood — Sanitary Sewer (which areas the city serves)
- City of Lakewood — The Sewer System: A Shared Responsibility
- Jefferson County — Zoning Resolution Section 40, Dipping Bedrock Overlay District
- Colorado Geological Survey — Expansive (swelling) soil
- CDPHE — Half of Colorado homes have elevated radon levels
County and utility rules change. Checked November 2026; confirm current requirements with the agency before you rely on them for a closing.
Book the inspection. Know the house.
Pick a date and time — you'll get a confirmation email right away, and we'll reach out only if something needs to change.