Build a property timeline
Record approximate ages and known work for the roof, exterior, windows, drainage, foundation, plumbing, electrical, water heater, HVAC, appliances, sewer or septic, chimney, decks, irrigation, and any additions or remodels.
Colorado buyer due diligence
Reviewing a Home’s Maintenance History
Turn visible condition, seller disclosures, invoices, permits, warranties, inspection findings, and future replacement needs into a practical ownership plan.
Quick checklist
Questions to investigate before the deadline
- Request disclosures, receipts, warranties, and permits
- Separate cosmetic condition from systems and structure
- Estimate immediate, first-year, and longer-term work
- Recheck agreed repairs and included items at final walk-through
Verify what can be verified
Compare seller disclosures with inspection observations, invoices, permits, service labels, warranty documents, insurance information available to the buyer, and public records. Missing paperwork does not prove work is defective, but it can justify more investigation.
Plan by urgency
Separate safety or active-damage concerns from preventive maintenance, near-term replacements, efficiency upgrades, and optional cosmetics. Keep cash reserves and schedule property-specific professionals when the general inspection identifies uncertainty.
Verified August 2026. General education only—not inspection, engineering, insurance, tax, title, or legal advice. Your signed contract controls rights and deadlines.