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Buying a home in Kimball Township means making a major investment — and knowing the condition of the property before you close can make a huge difference.
Whether you’re considering a ranch on a spacious lot, an older farmhouse or cottage with decades of history, or a newer traditional build, Total House Inspection provides professional home inspections in Kimball Township, MI designed to give buyers, sellers and real estate agents clear answers.
Our InterNACHI-certified inspectors evaluate the home’s major systems, explain what they find and provide a detailed, photo-rich report so you can make your next decision with confidence.
Kimball Township sits in St. Clair County, just west of Port Huron, with Interstate 94 running through it. Homes here tend to be more spread out than in many Metro Detroit suburbs: lots commonly run from around half an acre to several acres, and the housing stock covers a wide range. You’ll find cottages and farmhouses dating to the early 1900s, ranch-style homes from the late 20th century — many built between the 1970s and early 2000s — and newer traditional homes built in the last couple of decades.
That variety means a Kimball Township inspection has to flex. Older homes deserve a close look at wiring, plumbing, foundations and mechanical systems, while newer homes call for careful attention to workmanship and system installation. Larger properties also raise questions you won’t face on a subdivision lot, like how water drains across open ground and how the home is served by water and sewer.
Our inspectors pay particular attention to issues commonly associated with Kimball Township’s housing stock, including:
Homes built before 1978 may also contain lead-based paint, which is worth keeping in mind for Kimball’s older farmhouses and cottages when planning any renovation work.
Private well or septic? Some properties, especially on larger lots, may rely on a private well and septic system rather than municipal water and sewer. Those systems fall outside the scope of a standard home inspection, so if the home you’re considering has them, we’ll point out what we can see and recommend a specialist evaluation when it makes sense.
Every Total House Inspection in Kimball Township follows the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and covers the visible and accessible components of the home. Your inspector will evaluate:
We inspect the roof covering, flashing, gutters, visible structure, exterior walls, siding, windows, doors, grading, drainage, foundation, porches, decks, driveways, walkways and accessible attached or detached garages.
Inside the home, we evaluate accessible electrical components, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, water heater, attic, insulation, ventilation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors and other visible components included within the inspection’s scope.
We’re not simply checking boxes. Our goal is to help you understand what is happening, how important it is and what you may need to do next.
A standard home inspection tells you a great deal about a property, but some conditions require additional testing.
Buying a home involves enough uncertainty. Your inspection report shouldn’t create more of it. With Total House Inspection, Warren buyers and real estate professionals receive:
The most common inspection. Conducted during your purchase contract’s inspection contingency period, this comprehensive evaluation gives you the leverage you need to negotiate repairs, request credits, or — if necessary — walk away. Average inspection time: 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on home size.
If your new Kimball Township home is approaching the end of its builder warranty, an 11-month warranty inspection can help identify concerns while you may still have an opportunity to submit them to your builder.
Selling your Kimball Township home? A pre-listing inspection identifies issues before your buyer’s inspector does. You control the narrative, fix what matters, disclose with confidence, and reduce the chance of last-minute renegotiation that derails the sale.
If you’re building or buying new construction in or near Kimball Township, we recommend a pre-drywall inspection to catch framing, electrical rough-in, and plumbing issues while they’re still easy to fix — and a final walk-through inspection before closing.
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.
Total House Inspection is a Southeast Michigan home inspection company headquartered in Troy, MI. We serve buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and investors across Oakland, Genesee, Macomb, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties — including every city in Genesee County.
Our team of InterNACHI-certified inspectors brings construction experience, building science training, and a relentless focus on clear communication to every property we evaluate. We’ve built our business on a simple promise: deliver the kind of inspection we’d want for our own family.
“Confidence Starts with a Solid Home Inspection”
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The cost of a home inspection in Kimball Township depends on factors such as the home's size, age and the additional services requested. Sewer scope, radon and mold testing can usually be added to a standard inspection. Contact Total House Inspection or use the online scheduling system for pricing based on your property.
Most residential home inspections take approximately 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the home's size, age, accessibility and condition. Larger homes on Kimball's bigger lots may require additional inspection time.
A professional Kimball Township home inspection evaluates visible and accessible components including the roof, exterior, foundation, basement, electrical system, plumbing, heating and cooling equipment, attic, insulation, ventilation and interior components.
Kimball Township's housing ranges from early-1900s farmhouses and cottages to late-20th-century ranches and newer traditional builds, so what an inspector finds depends heavily on when the home was built. In homes from the 1970s through the 1990s, inspectors may encounter aging electrical or plumbing components (including polybutylene supply lines in some homes), older mechanical equipment, basement or crawl space moisture, drainage problems, roof deterioration and past renovations. In older farmhouses and cottages, expect closer attention to wiring, foundations and past additions. In newer construction, inspectors more often look for builder-grade workmanship issues and proper system installation. The actual condition varies significantly from property to property.
A sewer scope is worth considering for homes connected to municipal sewer, particularly older properties or homes with mature trees. A sewer camera can identify visible problems inside the home's lateral sewer line that cannot be evaluated during a standard home inspection. If the property is on a private septic system instead, a sewer scope doesn't apply, and a separate septic evaluation by a specialist is the better route.
Yes. Michigan EGLE and the EPA recommend testing every home because radon levels can vary significantly from one property to another, regardless of county-level averages.
Yes. New construction and renovation do not necessarily mean every major system has been properly installed or replaced. An inspection can help determine which components appear newer, which are older and whether visible defects or safety concerns are present.
Total House Inspection provides InterNACHI-certified home inspections throughout Kimball Township and St. Clair County. The company is headquartered in Troy and serves homebuyers, sellers, homeowners, investors and real estate professionals throughout Southeast Michigan.