Business Details
13 Years
experience
Professional Home Inspections in Colorado Springs
Ground Floor Home Inspection is a Colorado-based company dedicated to elevating industry standards through comprehensive home inspections. Founded in 2013, we serve Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, and surrounding areas, combining technical expertise with a commitment to education and client safety. Our team of certified professionals adheres to rigorous training requirements beyond state mandates, including national certification through ASHI and completion of the National Home Inspector Examination. We specialize in pre-purchase, investor property, new construction, and pre-marketing inspections, utilizing advanced technology to deliver detailed reports covering over 400 home components.Our unique approach integrates real estate safety training and radon testing services, reflecting our dedication to addressing both structural integrity and occupant health. With decades of combined experience in construction, electrical systems, and martial arts-based safety training, we provide unbiased assessments that protect client investments while maintaining strict ethical standards. Our inspectors undergo continuous professional development, ensuring adherence to evolving industry protocols and delivering consistent, reliable service across residential and commercial properties.
Services
Home Inspection
Radon Testing
Sewer Inspection
Wood Destroying Organisms Inspection
Realtor Continuing Education
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We require national certification through ASHI and NHIE beyond state mandates
- Our team includes a national technical trainer for home inspectors
- We provide detailed reports covering over 400 home components
- We offer specialized services including radon testing and sewer inspections
- Our inspectors complete annual continuing education requirements
Associations and certifications
- ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors)
- National Home Inspector Examination
What people say
Amazing client reviews
Detailed inspection reports
Knowledgeable inspectors
Professional team
Exceptional customer service
Services
Home Inspection
Our comprehensive home inspections evaluate over 400 components including structural elements, electrical systems, and safety features. We provide detailed reports with digital documentation and on-site explanations to help clients understand property conditions. Our inspectors use standardized protocols to identify deficiencies and maintenance needs for residential properties.
Radon Testing
We conduct EPA-compliant radon testing using Sun Nuclear 1028XP machines for minimum 60-hour monitoring periods. Our Colorado-licensed technicians measure radon levels in residential properties, providing EPA-guideline-based recommendations for mitigation when levels exceed 4.0 pCi/L. Results include detailed reports with safety recommendations for homeowners.
Sewer Inspection
Our IPC-standard sewer inspections use advanced video technology to evaluate lateral lines and plumbing systems. Certified inspectors provide unbiased reporting with digital documentation, identifying issues in residential and commercial properties. Services include line locates, flow analysis, and code compliance verification for new and existing constructions.
Wood Destroying Organism Inspection
Certified inspectors examine properties for termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-destroying organisms. We check basements, crawl spaces, and structural elements, providing NPMA-33 reports for VA/HUD loans. Our assessments identify active infestations and potential risks, with treatment recommendations for residential properties.
Realtor Continuing Education
We offer DORA-approved continuing education courses for realtors, including marijuana impact analysis and inspection agreement understanding. Our safety-focused classes teach situational awareness and self-defense techniques developed through 60+ years of martial arts expertise. Training combines technical knowledge with practical safety applications for real estate professionals.
People
Chris Kjeldsen
President and Owner
Certified home inspector and national technical trainer with 20+ years experience. Former accounting consultant and award-winning photographer. Provides training for new inspectors nationwide while managing Colorado operations.
Treese Kjeldsen
Executive Admin
Manages daily operations since 2017. Professional music educator with flute performance background. Coordinates inspection scheduling and client communications while maintaining administrative systems for the inspection team.
Joe Gardino
Home Inspector
Certified inspector with construction trade experience since 1985. Second-generation Colorado native specializing in property evaluations. 9th-degree Kempo Karate professor with family legacy in martial arts instruction.
Walter Kruger
Home Inspector
Certified inspector with HVAC certification and commercial kitchen repair background. Joined team in 2016 after career transition from nursing home maintenance. Active in karate instruction and community safety initiatives.
Ken Holaday
Professional Inspector
Former electrician with 23 years experience in residential electrical systems. Joined team after career transition to home inspection. Combines technical expertise with nature photography passion while serving Colorado clients.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Woodland Park, and surrounding areas including Monument, Black Forest, Manitou Springs, and Divide.
What types of inspections do you offer?
We provide pre-purchase, investor property, new construction, pre-marketing, and home safety inspections, plus radon testing and sewer evaluations.
Are your inspectors certified?
Our inspectors hold national certifications through ASHI and NHIE, exceeding Colorado's requirements with annual continuing education and technical training.
How long does a home inspection take?
Standard inspections typically take 2-3 hours depending on property size, with detailed reports delivered electronically the same day.
Do you offer realtor training?
We provide DORA-approved continuing education courses and safety training for realtors, including situational awareness and self-defense techniques.
What equipment do you use for sewer inspections?
We use IPC-standard video documentation systems with calibrated equipment for accurate sewer line assessments and code compliance verification.
