Serving Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan Counties
Family owned and operated
BUYERS PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
Examine the condition of that new house or condo you are planning to buy. Are there any hidden (and expensive) problems or safety issues that may spring on you when you least expect it? Get a full and complete report of all the issues in the property you are going to buy.
SELLER'S PRE-LISTING INSPECTION
Find and fix problems on your own terms and schedule, without having to be at the mercy of over-priced contractors or rush to meet a contract deadline. Price your property with confidence and ensure a smooth sale. We can also help you sell your house faster with our Move In Certified program, which allows potential buyers to download the inspection report from a national web site.
APPLIANCE SERIAL NUMBER TRACE & RECALL CHECK
Included with our premium home inspection. We take the manufacturer, model and serial numbers of the furnace, water heater, air conditioner and major appliances and check each for product recalls and defect reports with the manufacturer and the Consumer Products Safety Commission, as well as to verify the age of the item.
REHAB/REMODEL CONSULTATION
Not sure on how to go about that kitchen or bathroom rehab? Consult with a professional who knows how it should be done. Get the best return for your dollars. Understand what various contractors are offering. Learn about the latest remodeling options that are available to you.
BUILDER'S WARRANTY INSPECTION
Is it getting near the end of your new home’s 12 month builder’s warranty? Is it becoming difficult to get the builder to fix the problems? Why not have an expert on your side? Ask for warranty repairs with a state defined, legal report in your hand and there won’t be any excuses
NEW
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
Get an independent evaluation of that new, just-built house. Did the builder do a quality job or use cheap materials and un-professional workers? If you are having a custom home built for you, we can find potential problems before they are too expensive to fix. Builders to only “build to code” are only working up to bare minimum standards.
WATER INTRUSION CONSULTATIONS
Are you having problems problems with water dripping from the top of window openings? Water staining of the walls? Mold formation? Your house of condominium building may be suffering from “wet building syndrome“. We are the area experts on evaluating the cause of the water intrusion and finding ways to, permanently, solving the problem.
THERMAL IMAGING INSPECTION
Employing the latest tools and technology in our inspections. We use deep probing moisture scanners and thermal imaging equipment to evaluate your house. Check for energy leaks, inadequate insulation, water intrusion, foundation cracks, heating / air conditioning functioning and electrical problems. Thermal imaging is included, at no extra charge, with our premium home inspection.
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
Check if your new house has problems with mold, Radon, allergens, water quality, air quality or lead. Done as a stand alone test or as part of a regular home inspection.
CONTINUING FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
Each Inspection includes free phone consultation about any issue of your home, for as long as you own your home. Want to get some different ideas on what type of roof to use, how to maintain that sump pump or what are the new materials and options for remodeling that bathroom or kitchen? An expert is just a phone call away! For free! We work to keep you informed, educated and satisfied both during and long after the inspection.
WATER INTRUSION CONSULTATIONS
Are you having problems problems with water dripping from the top of window openings? Water staining of the walls? Mold formation? Your house of condominium building may be suffering from “wet building syndrome“. We are the area experts on evaluating the cause of the water intrusion and finding ways to, permanently, solving the problem.
THERMAL IMAGING INSPECTION
Employing the latest tools and technology in our inspections. We use deep probing moisture scanners and thermal imaging equipment to evaluate your house. Check for energy leaks, inadequate insulation, water intrusion, foundation cracks, heating / air conditioning functioning and electrical problems. Thermal imaging is included, at no extra charge, with our premium home inspection.
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
Check if your new house has problems with mold, Radon, allergens, water quality, air quality or lead. Done as a stand alone test or as part of a regular home inspection.
CONTINUING FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
Each Inspection includes free phone consultation about any issue of your home, for as long as you own your home. Want to get some different ideas on what type of roof to use, how to maintain that sump pump or what are the new materials and options for remodeling that bathroom or kitchen? An expert is just a phone call away! For free! We work to keep you informed, educated and satisfied both during and long after the inspection.
✅SMOKE & CARBON MONXIDE DETECTOR
Replace smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector batteries twice a year. Completely replace these detectors every 5 years. The detectors deteriorate and they will not work, even though the “test” button says it is OK. The test button ONLY tests the battery, bit the detector.
✅HEATING, COOLING & WATER HEATER SYSTEMS
Have the heating, cooling and water heater systems checked, cleaned and regular maintenance service done.
✅CHIMENY INSPECTION & CLEANING
Have chimneys inspected and cleaned. Hire a Certified Chimney Sweep and ask for a level I evaluation. Ensure that rain caps and pest screens on top of chimney flues are secure.
ANNUAL CHECKLIST
✅ELECTRICAL PANELS & WIRING COMPONENTS
Check electrical panels, wiring and electrical components for evidence of overheating, rust or physical damage. Ensure that all electrical devices are secure. Flip the breakers on and off to ensure that they are not sticky.
✅WOOD & INSECT INSPECTION
If your home is in an area prone to wood destroying insects (termites, carpenter ants, etc.), have the home inspected by a licensed specialist. Preventative treatments, like perimeter spraying, may be recommended in some cases.
✅WATER WELL
If the house has a water well, have the pump and holding tank inspected and serviced. Have the water quality tested. If the house has a septic system, have the tank inspected (and pumped
