Home Inspections in Orem, Utah
Orem's predominantly 1970s–1990s housing stock has specific inspection considerations. InterNACHI® certified inspection with infrared scan and foundation survey, serving all of Orem.
Orem: Established Suburban City with Era-Specific Concerns
Orem is one of Utah County's most established suburban communities, with the majority of its housing stock built during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. This is a generation of construction that predates modern insulation standards, modern electrical requirements, and modern HVAC efficiency expectations. Inspecting Orem homes well requires familiarity with what this era of construction commonly contains, and what it commonly gets wrong.
Era-Specific Concerns in Orem's Housing Stock
- -Aluminum branch wiring (common in 1965–1973 era homes) a fire and connection risk that requires specific evaluation
- -Federal Pacific and Zinsco electrical panels, known safety concerns documented in this era
- -Outdated wiring that doesn't meet current GFCI/AFCI requirements
- -Aging HVAC systems beyond typical service life
- -Older roofing materials at or past end of life
- -Insulation degradation detectable with infrared imaging
- -Foundation settlement patterns after 30–50 years
UVU Area and Investor Properties
The neighborhoods near Utah Valley University see significant investor ownership and rental activity. Similar to the BYU area in Provo, these properties often experience accelerated deferred maintenance. Infrared scan and careful documentation of system conditions are especially valuable in this segment of the Orem market.
Why Infrared Matters for 1970s–1990s Orem Homes
Homes from this era were built to insulation standards well below what is expected today. Insulation has also had decades to settle, compress, and degrade. Checkpoint's infrared scan reliably detects insulation performance problems and moisture intrusion that look perfectly normal on a visual walk-through, and that directly affect energy costs and structural health.
What's Included with Every Orem Inspection
- -Full InterNACHI® certified visual inspection of all accessible systems
- -Full-home infrared thermal imaging scan. Particularly effective on 1970s–1990s construction
- -Foundation level survey, documents settlement common in this era
- -Same-day report organized by building system with photos
- -Serving all of Orem including the UVU area, State Street corridor, and north and south Orem
What gets evaluated in every Checkpoint home inspection.
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