Home Inspector in Deer Lodge, MT

Deer Lodge is a ranching and river town with a mix of homes: early-1900s houses near Main Street, mid-century homes, and rural properties up and down the valley. Census estimates put about 23% of Deer Lodge’s housing before 1940 and another 19% between 1940 and 1969 (U.S. Census ACS 2023, via censusdepth.com). Silvertip USA serves Deer Lodge from Butte, about 27 miles away.

What we inspect. We inspect to the InterNACHI Home Inspection Standards of Practice, from roof and foundation to electrical, plumbing (including the water heater), heating and the interior, plus basic functionality tests on appliances such as the range, dishwasher and refrigerator. Home inspections start at $350. On older homes we pay attention to aging wiring, galvanized or cast-iron piping, foundation moisture and roof wear.

Rural and acreage properties. Many homes in the Deer Lodge Valley rely on private wells, and a private well is the owner’s responsibility to test. We offer a wide range of water quality tests through a local lab, with results in about 1 day to 3 weeks depending on the test. If you’re financing, ask your lender which tests they need, and we’ll match them. For rental or multi-unit properties, we offer annual and multi-unit inspections.

River cleanup context. The Clark Fork River through Deer Lodge is part of a long-running state cleanup of historic mine tailings along the floodplain. Montana DEQ completed the Deer Lodge residential yards work in 2011 and continues work on river phases near town (Clark Fork River cleanup status; DEQ phase map). For riverside properties, it’s reasonable to ask the seller about any cleanup history. A home inspection doesn’t test soil.

Radon. Powell County is in EPA’s Zone 1 for radon potential (EPA map). Add a radon test with our calibrated continuous monitor.

Built for busy schedules.

1. Book online or by phone.
2. E-sign and pay online.
3. Receive same-day reports, always within 24 hours, with a walkthrough for you and your agent, or a video call if you’re buying from out of town.
4. Call us with questions after you move in.

Military members receive 10% off. We also offer mold and air quality testing (Sporecyte lab), meth residue testing to Montana DEQ standards, and new construction inspections, including pre-drywall.