About us
First Choice Home Services
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments you will ever make. To help ensure that your investment lives up to your expectations is to have your home inspected by an experienced home inspection company. First Choice Home Services provides the highest standard of home inspections and will thoroughly investigate your homes systems from roof to foundation. Our goal is to educate the client by giving detailed and understandable information. You the buyer, are invited to intend the 2-3 hour inspection to learn firsthand the status of your new home. First Choice Home Services is committed to giving you the information you need to make a confident decision.
Michael A Gallegos: Owner/Inspector
Michael Gallegos is a Certified Home Inspector, he is highly trained and experienced in home inspections and radon testing and is certified through InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) Michael has had significant training and experience from the world’s largest home inspection training organization. Michael upholds a strict Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Serving the Denver Metro Area
Our Services
First Choice Home Services, Performs all inspections in compliance with the Standards of Practice of INTERNACHI
- Roofing: Roof Covering, Flashing, Chimney, Roof Penetrations, Roof Drainage System
- Exterior: Wall Covering, Flashing, Trim, Doors, Windows, Eaves, Fascia, Soffits, Steps, Stoops, Porches, Patios, Decks, Balconies, Areaways, Railing, Retaining, Wall, Driveways, Walkways, Drainage, Grading, Vegetation
- Garage: Ceiling, Walls, Floors, Doors, Occupant Door, Garage Door Openers,
- Structure: Foundations, Basements, Crawlspace, Columns or Piers, Walls, Floors, Ceiling, Roof Structure and Attic
- Insulation-Ventilation: Insulation in Attic, Insulation Under Floor System, Vapor Retarders, Ventilation in Attic and Foundation Areas, Venting Systems (Kitchens, Bathrooms, Laundry), Ventilation Fans and Thermostatic Controls in Attic
- Electrical: Service Entrance Conductors, Service and Grounding Equipment, Main and Distribution Panels, Branch Circuit, Conductors, Connected Devices and fixtures, Polarity and Grounding of Receptacles, Operation of GFCI, Smoke Detectors are tested using the manufacturer supplied test button only, Presence Carbon Monoxide Detectors Within 15’ of Bedrooms
- Heating-Cooling: Heating/Cooling Equipment Using Normal Operating Controls, Automatic Safety Controls, Distribution Systems, Presence of Installed Heat/Cool Source in Each Room, Chimneys, Flues and Vents (for fireplaces, gas water heaters or heat systems), Solid Fuel Heating Devices (Fireplaces, Woodstove), Gas/LP Fire logs
- Plumbing: Plumbing Drain, Waste and Vent Systems, Plumbing Water Supply, Distribution System and Fixtures, Hot Water Systems, Controls, Chimneys, Flues and Vents, Main Water Shut-off Valve Location, Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems, Sump Pump (With Accessible Float)
- Interior: Ceiling, Walls, Floors, Steps, Stairways, Balconies and Railings, Counters and Cabinets, Doors, Windows
- Built in Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Oven, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Food Waste Disposer, Microwave, Refrigerator
Pricing
- Single Family: $250 (Up to 2500sf),
- Single Family $275 (2500-3000sf),
- Single Family $300 (3000-3500sf),
- Single Family $350 (3500sf-4000sf)
- Townhouse: $225,
- Condo: $200
- Radon Test (48 Hour) $125
- Payment Methods: Cash or Check
Radon Testing
- Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking, exposure to radon gas should be a real concern to everyhomeowner. Years of results of radon tests in Colorado show we have some fairly high levels of radon gas. Levels can change from house to house, so why not be certain. We are certified in radon testing, and use state of the art equipment to ensure you accurate results you can depend on.