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Buying a home in Canton 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 classic ranch or colonial in one of Canton’s established subdivisions, a home in the walkable Cherry Hill Village neighborhood, or a newer build in one of the township’s growing developments, Total House Inspection provides professional home inspections in Canton 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.
Canton Township has one of the larger and more varied housing stocks in Southeast Michigan, with homes spanning roughly the last six decades. A meaningful share of the township’s housing was built between 1970 and 1999, another significant portion dates from 2000 or later, and a smaller share was built before 1970. Lot sizes also tend to run larger than in many neighboring communities, so inspectors regularly move between compact starter homes and large custom builds on the same day.
That mix means a Canton inspection has to flex: newer homes still under builder warranty need a close look at workmanship and system installation, while homes from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s are old enough to be due for major-system replacements and updates.
Our inspectors pay particular attention to issues commonly associated with Canton Township’s housing stock, including:
Homes built before 1978 may also contain lead-based paint, which is worth keeping in mind for Canton’s older subdivisions when planning any renovation work.
Every Total House Inspection in Genesee County 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 Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton 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”
Take a look at a real sample report before you book — clear, photo-backed, and easy to read.
The cost of a home inspection in Canton 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 Canton's bigger lots may require additional inspection time.
A professional Canton 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.
Canton's housing stock spans roughly the last six decades, 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 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, particularly for 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.
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 Canton Township and Wayne County. The company is headquartered in Troy and serves homebuyers, sellers, homeowners, investors and real estate professionals throughout Southeast Michigan.
