Michigan Home Inspection Guides

Expert resources for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties.

🏠 Buying a Home

Everything you need to know before, during, and after a home inspection in Southeast Michigan.

ESSENTIAL

The full process from scheduling to report delivery, How to prepare, what gets inspected, an how to use the results.

ESSENTIAL

What severity ratings mean, which findings matter most, what to negotiate on, and common phrases decoded.

REFERENCE

The most common problems found in Southeast Michigan homes — from foundation cracks to ice dam damage

REFERENCE

County-by-county data, when to recommend testing, how to talk to clients about results, and transaction impact.

📅 Seasonal Guides

Michigan’s climate creates different inspection challenges every season. What to watch for depends on when you’re buying.

Spring

Thaw damage, foundation cracks, drainage, roof condition

Summer

AC performance, humidity, pests, pools, exterior

Fall

Furnace prep, chimney, gutters, insulation, pipes

Winter

Ice dams, frozen pipes, CO safety, insulation gaps

🏡 For Sellers

How sellers and listing agents can use inspections to close faster, avoid surprises, and strengthen their position.

STRATEGY

How a pre-listing inspection removes surprises, speeds up closing, and gives sellers a competitive edge.

🛠 Homeowner Tips

Practical guides for maintaining your Michigan home — season by season, system by system.

ESSENTIAL

Just closed? Here’s what to handle from your first week through your first year, written for Southeast Michigan homes.

MAINTENANCE

A month-by-month maintenance schedule built for Michigan’s climate. What to check, when to check it.

SEASONAL

Furnace checks, pipe protection, ice dam prevention, and emergency kit essentials before the first freeze.

📋 Agent Checklists & Tools

Downloadable PDFs you can print and use in every transaction — measurement sheets, life expectancy guides, walkthrough checklists, and more.

TOOLBOX

Measurement sheets, appliance life expectancy, seller prep, final walkthrough, preventive maintenance, and fall prep — built for Michigan agents.

For Real Estate Agents
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Home Inspection Service Areas

Located in Troy Michigan, we inspect homes and commercial buildings in the following counties:

Please call us even if you are outside the area. We will make an effort to accommodate you, and your house inspection needs.