Berthoud has long called itself the Garden Spot of Colorado, and for decades it stayed a quiet town of tree-lined blocks around its historic Main Street. That is changing quickly. New neighborhoods now ring the old town, the TPC Colorado golf course at Heron Lakes has anchored a wave of upscale construction, and buyers today choose between century-old character homes and houses whose paint is barely dry.
I inspect both regularly. I am Steve Stom, owner and sole inspector at Total Home Inspection Services LLC, and every inspection is mine from the first phone call to the last follow-up question. I typically spend about 4 hours on-site, including thermal imaging.
Two Berthouds, Two Sets of Questions
- The historic blocks near downtown hold homes with a century of modifications layered over the original structure. I sort sound workmanship from shortcuts in foundations, framing, electrical, and plumbing.
- Mature trees over original clay sewer lines make root intrusion a frequent finding in old Berthoud.
- The new construction around Heron Lakes and the town’s growing edges deserves an independent set of certified eyes before closing and again before the builder’s warranty expires.
- Properties on Berthoud’s rural fringes may rely on wells and septic systems; I help you understand what additional evaluations your property warrants.
I hold InterNACHI CPI, Level 1 Thermographer, and IAC2 Mold certifications in a state that requires none, and my inspections run about an hour longer than most because thoroughness is the point. Schedule online, or call or text (720) 442-0785.