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Pillar To Post

Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation, Real Estate Agents,

About us

Since the spring of 2005 I have been providing thorough and detailed home inspection services to the Denver Metro Area. I am an ASHI Certified Inspector (#245309) and an EDI Certified EIFS/Stucco Inspector (#CO-57) and fully insured. My service area is very broad as I have inspected homes in Breckenridge all the way to Flagler - from Ft. Lupton to Fountain. Pretty much wherever you need an inspection performed, I will do what it takes to make it happen! Since starting in 2005, we have earned the trust of buyers, sellers and real estate professionals and have grown into one of the largest and most respected full service inspection companies in the area offering professional home inspections, commercial inspections, radon testing, mold testing (air and swab), mold clearance letters, home energy surveys, environmental reports, and water quality testing. The purchase of a home is, for most of us, the largest and most important decision we will make in our lifetime. It is vital to make your decision based on non-biased and accurate information obtained through an in-depth inspection of all major systems and components of the property you are considering purchasing prior to the actual purchase. It is imperative that the inspector you use has a solid knowledge of components and systems that make up both residential and commercial properties. It is also important that an inspector is honest and open, communicates effectively and can offer recommendations based on what he may find during his inspection. A good inspector will give you the tools and information you need to make the right decision. My objective as an inspector is to have you walk away from the inspection knowing the strong and weak points of the property, being aware of exactly what it is that you are about to buy with no last-minute surprises. I use state-of-the-art equipment including moisture meters, temperature sensors and carbon monoxide and gas detectors. The report I will provide you with, which is delivered on site, contains detailed photographs of problems, covers nearly 1600 items, and gives you the knowledge that you need to make a fully informed decision. I encourage you to attend the inspection with me for a few reasons; it's important to me that you are confident that you are getting the best home inspection money can buy and you FEEL comfortable with possibly heading back to the bargaining table with the tools for a successful home purchase. It is also very important to me that you see and completely understand the mechanics behind your home, the good and the bad. You will come to learn more about the house that you are thinking of purchasing than you might with someone less experienced, at a lesser price, in the hurry-up home inspections that some of my competitors offer. Please call anytime with your questions or to set up an appointment for an inspection. I look forward to working with you to make your home purchase very successful and problem-free!

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential Home Inspections, Commercial Building Inspections, EIFS/Stucco Inspections, Radon Gas Testing, Water Quality Testing, Structural Inspections, Electrical Inspections, Plumbing Inspections, Roofing Inspections

Services we don't offer

Remediation and/or repiar work. Only diagnostics.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.710 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
10%
3
10%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

Krischa P.
08/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great! Drew was very thorough and explained everything clearly.
Description of Work: home inspection, mold testing and asbestos testing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas E.
10/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went very well. I was quite pleased with the work product.
Description of Work: I engaged Pillar to Post for a pre-purchase home inspection. They were very thorough in documenting the inspection and precise in identifying issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chris C.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They produced a thirty two page report of different items that needed to be addressed. We were able to get those items to the builder and resolved before we closed on the home. They did great job! They tagged all of the items that they inspected. For example, the gas line has a Pillar to Post tag line on it. They also inspected the systems and tested for radon. After our one year warranty we upgraded to a more thorough inspection. They took a thermal imaging camera to look through the walls and check the insulation.They were recommended to us by our Realtor and we continue to recommenced them to other home buyers. Their prices are competitive. The amount they saved me in home repairs by giving me a detailed report, paid for itself fifty different times.
Description of Work: I have used their services two different times. They did a basic home inspection before we closed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Response from Pillar To Post
[removed member name] Thank you for your recent feedback and I am grateful for your business! I am happy to hear things have worked out as well. As the owner of Pillar To Post Aurora, I strive to bring the best value to my clientele! In the meantime, if there is anything I can do to be of further service to your family, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do what I can. Regards, Tom Thomas Recke, ACI ASHI Certified Inspector Franchise Owner/Inspector Office: (303) 337-6713 thomas.recke@pillartopost.com http://aurora.pillartopost.com

JAMES C.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The service was very good. He was prompt and knowledgeable. He did miss one thing because the sump pump was not working properly. I went back to the report and it was not fully inspected. However, I am not sure if that was apart of the contract. I would recommend their services and the price was fair.
Description of Work: He did a home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Pillar To Post
[removed member name] Thank you for your recent feedback. I believe you may be mistaken however as I (Thomas Recke with Pillar To Post Aurora) performed your EIFS/Stucco inspection only on Monday December 10th, 2012 at 2pm and the general home inspection was performed by Ken Peter (who owns Pillar to Post Longmont) at that same time. Aside from that bit of confusion, I was personally engaged for the EIFS/Stucco (exterior) inspection ONLY and cannot account for what was inspected inside the property. Sump pumps are an integral system and are included in all the inspections I perform so it definitely should have been checked. I would recommend contacting Ken Peter if you would like to discuss this further with the gentleman that inspected your house. In the meantime, if there is anything I can do to be of further service to your family, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do what I can. Regards, Tom Thomas Recke, ACI ASHI Certified Inspector Franchise Owner/Inspector Office: (303) 337-6713 thomas.recke@pillartopost.com http://aurora.pillartopost.com

Diana C.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The turn around time for the results was not what we expected. However, the report was first class and I was pleased with the service.
Description of Work: He did an EFIS inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Pillar To Post
[removed member name] I have been unable to confirm that I was indeed the person you hired for this inspection. I have no record of your name or address in my files - perhaps it was your husband or significant other? Please check and make sure it was not another Pillar To Post franchise owner that you hired. Assuming it was me that you hired, I apologize for meeting your expectations for the report turnaround time. Even though this is clearly articulated when I am hired, many people expect an EIFS report to be completed like a home inspection (at the inspection in the case of Pillar To Post) EIFS inspections are technically exhaustive and usually have a 48 hour turnaround time. Thank you for your feedback however and if we have the privilege of working with you again, I personally promise to go above and beyond! Regards, Tom Thomas Recke, ACI ASHI Certified Inspector Franchise Owner/Inspector Office: (303) 337-6713 thomas.recke@pillartopost.com http://aurora.pillartopost.com

Blaine D.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He did an incredible job. He was trustworthy and did an awesome job of making us aware of even the minute things that needed to be addressed. They gave good recommendations about how to bring things up to code and told us what to do. The price was in line and I was very pleased with the service.
Description of Work: He did a home inspection prior to us purchasing the home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Pillar To Post
[Member name removed], Thank you for your kind words and great feedback about Pillar To Post Aurora! I appreciate you trusting me with helping you move forward with your home purchase and I look forward to helping you in the future as well. In the meantime, if there is anything I can do to be of further service to your family, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do what I can. Regards, Tom Thomas Recke, ACI ASHI Certified Inspector Franchise Owner/Inspector Office: (303) 337-6713 [Hyperlinks removed]

Bonnie B.
10/2013
3.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I was pleased with his home inspection but I was not happy with the mold test. He said there was no mold but there was a lot of mold in the house. We had to completely replace the walls. I don't think I got the full scope of the home and the mold test cost an additional $1,000.
Description of Work: He did a home inspection and a mold test.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Response from Pillar To Post
Hi [member name removed], I am sorry you had a negative experience. I believe there may have been a bit of confusion in understanding the mold test results/report. I have here the report generated from an ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index) test performed on 06SEPT2012, the analysis was conducted on the 09SEPT2012 and the report generated on 10SEPT2012 (EMSL is the lab that I use and their unique report number is #371214067 for this case). I still have the ERMI report if you would like another copy of it. Verbatim, from the ERMI report, “ERMI Value > -4 to 0 (Level 2) and > 0 to ≤ 5 (Level 3), Moderate Relative Moldiness. Further investigation needed to determine if sources of mold exists.” Your property rated an ERMI value of “-2.1” which, following the guideline above, indicates a “Moderate Relative Moldiness” and warrants, as spelled out in the report, “Further investigation needed if sources of mold exist.” My question to you is did you reference this report when you consulted with a specialist as I had recommended? Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or need further clarification. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you further. Regards, Tom Thomas Recke, ACI ASHI Certified Inspector Franchise Owner/Inspector Office: (303) 337-6713 [hyperlink removed]

Adriana B.
10/2013
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He was on time for the appointment. We were there at the site so he gave us the report right after the inspection. I was expecting more detail and I don't feel he went above and beyond.
Description of Work: He did a home inspection when we purchased our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Pillar To Post
Hi [member name removed], Thank you for your recent feedback and I am grateful for your business and any opportunity to learn how to improve the service I provide to my clients. I would appreciate the opportunity to find out specifically how I can provide more detail in my inspection reports. Please shoot me an email at thomas.recke@pillartopost.com with any specific recommendations you may have. In the meantime, if there is anything I can do to be of further service to you or your family; please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for your business. Regards, Tom Thomas Recke, ACI ASHI Certified Inspector Franchise Owner/Inspector Office: (303) 337-6713 thomas.recke@pillartopost.com [hyperlink removed]

Reagan K.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
If you are looking to buy a new home I strongly recommend Pillar To Post for your home inspection. I met with Tom and he was professional, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I'm a first time home buyer and this is a big and somewhat scary step. It's truly in the interest of the buyer to have a home inspection so you know what you're really getting into and Pillar To Post gives it to you straight. They offer different packages so you can tailor you inspection to your needs and price point. Tom knows his stuff! They also give you a binder loaded with information along with your individual inspection and he'll email all your information if you need to forward it to someone. I cannot speak highly enough of my experience.
Description of Work: Provided a full home inspection for first time buyer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Pillar To Post
Thank you for your kind words (removed member name)! I very much appreciate the opportunity to serve you. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of further service.

Ryan G.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
With the older home I needed inspected, Thomas had his work cut out for him. He was very careful with his notes, and went over many details of the home with me. I am glad that I spent the little bit of extra money to work with someone so professional. I was provided with an extensive report, giving me a very clear picture of the condition of the home. All in all, the service was well worth the money.
Description of Work: Thomas completed a very detailed and thorough inspection of a home I am in the process of buying.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$335

Response from Pillar To Post
Thank you for your business (removed member name)! I appreciate having the privilege of working with you to inspect your new home. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can possibly be of further service!

    Contact information

    PO Box 470757, Aurora, CO 80047

    http://www.pillartopost.com/tomrecke

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Home inspection,
    Mold Testing & Remediation,
    Real Estate Agents,
    Stucco,
    Radon Detection & Reduction

    FAQ

    Pillar To Post is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    Pillar To Post accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Pillar To Post offers free project estimates.
    No, Pillar To Post does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Pillar To Post does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Pillar To Post offers emergency services.
    No, Pillar To Post does not offer warranties.
    Pillar To Post offers the following services: Residential Home Inspections, Commercial Building Inspections, EIFS/Stucco Inspections, Radon Gas Testing, Water Quality Testing, Structural Inspections, Electrical Inspections, Plumbing Inspections, Roofing Inspections
    Remediation and/or repiar work. Only diagnostics.

    Contact information

    PO Box 470757, Aurora, CO 80047

    http://www.pillartopost.com/tomrecke

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 1:30 PM