Pricing

What is a home inspection?

• Thorough evaluation of all the major visible home systems

• Review of visible structural and mechanical elements

• Health and safety review including visual inspection for mold, and radon testing.

• General condition, especially areas that might appeal to pests

• Inspection of home systems like appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

• Detailed digital inspection report with all the findings delivered same day.

What's included in a home inspection?

My quality home inspection includes coverage in four categories spanning over 400 points of inspection:

1. Structural and mechanical aspects, including but not limited to, the foundation, the framing, the siding, the roof, and their associated parts. The attic and crawl space or basement are included.

2. Component systems of the home, which include, electrical, visible plumbing, heating, cooling, insulation, and ventilation.

3. Health and safety issues that may impact how you'll live in the home. For example, radon, mold, carbon monoxide, gas leaks, tripping hazards and fall protection (railings), and pay special attention to features of the home that may affect children, the elderly, or pets.

4. Conditions that could promote mold growth or be attractive to household pests. We have the knowledge to recognize signs of particular pests and fungal growth, and determine the necessity to contact an licensed exterminator or mold remediation specialist.

WHAT IF THE INSPECTOR FINDS SOMETHING?

This is the part that very often allows for the inspection to pay for it self.

Your Realtor can assist you in getting estimates to determine the cost of fixing any issues found by the inspector. Once you have the cost, you can negotiate with the home owner to decide if they'll handle the repairs or lower the home price so that you can cover the expenses. Home Inspectors are separate from providing repair quotes or recommending service providers to maintain impartiality and integrity during the inspection process.

WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE THE INSPECTION?

1. Check in with your Realtor before the inspection to make sure they can provide access to the home.

2. Make sure the utilities will be on, and that all systems in the home will be readily accessible. For example, there shouldn't be so many boxes stacked around the furnace that the inspector can't get to it.

What a home inspection is not…

In the plainest terms: A home inspection is not a guarantee, warranty, or an insurance policy against future defects or latent defects that can and will arise in any point in the lifetime of the house. A home inspection will not break down cost of repairs or make financial predictions. In even simpler terms -A home inspector reports on what they can observe at the time of the inspection. Inspectors can not see through walls or tell the future, if they could it would cost way more and they would not be looking at toilets and crawl spaces :).

What Does the U.S. Department of Housing say about Home Inspections?

It Provides an "Out"
A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the condition of a home. This makes the buyer aware of what costs, and maintenance the home may require. If a buyer isn't comfortable with the findings of the home inspection, it usually presents one last opportunity to back out of the offer to buy.  This step is important when purchasing a property because it may save you thousands. 

Negotiating Tool
 Home inspection reports present an opportunity to ask for repairs or request a price reduction from the seller. Work with your realtor to understand what requests can and should be made to negotiate a better deal.  This is where the cost of an inspection almost always pays for it self.

Safety
A home inspection can detect safety issues like electrical problems, unsafe structural issues, radon, and mold. Make sure that your home-buying contract states that should such hazards be detected, you have the option to cancel the offer to buy.
 

Rest assured you found the right inspector. Need more information on me?  Here is a run down of my qualifications, and education... 

Sample Inspection report.
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Wood Destroying Organisms, such as mold are often a cause for anxiety when selecting an older home or a new one with certain issues.

Radon Information.  The plain truth about radon, it's roll in home buying and home inspections, and your best course of action  for addressing any concerns.

Standards of Practice.  For those that can't get too much information.

To schedule or to get a price click the

Orange “Get Started” button below.

You will see two options for inspections. One comes with a 20% discount! The other is very competitive, but does cost more. You will learn the same amount with either option. In fact the info you get will be more precise and succinct with the discounted option.

A couple terms:

“Non- Shadowing”- You can attend the entire inspection if you like and observe from a distance, but findings are held until the walk through at the end of the inspection. You will be given as much time as you need at the end. 20% Discount !!! (price will be reflected in quote)

“Follow along”- Follow along with the inspector most, or all of the time. Ask questions along the way. This does take longer so the price is higher.

The “Book Now” button sends the info to the inspector, from there you will choose a time. These times are place holders for morning or afternoon. There are typically more options to pick from, and we can discuss times via text/ phone after you submit your request.

Just price shopping? Go ahead, there is no obligation to buy, even if you press “Book Now”. I’ve done my research, you won’t find a better value. You will not be pressured to book by anyone if you are just looking at prices. Your info only goes to the inspector and is not saved or sold.

IF you check off both options it will add them together. If you want to see the price of either or make sure only ONE is checked off. For example if you want to check the base price of shadow vs discounted make sure the uncheck the previous option.

The below form is being phased out. Please use the pricing/scheduling tool above. If you are unable to, please call 734-858-8491. If you prefer to email the inspector for a price instead of using the price quote function above the old form is available below. The app above is immediate and you will not have to wait for a call back. Which can be delayed if the inspector is on a job.

I prefer if you use the above scheduler with the “GET STARTED” button, as that goes directly to my phone, and is easier to keep track of, but if you like the old form below better, It will still be responded to ASAP. Slightly slower, especially if I am on a job, as the form below only goes to email.

Were you brought to another screen that confirms your request?  If not, you may have missed a section above, please scroll up, add info, then click the orange "Submit Request…" button again. 

* Homes that DO NOT qualify for discount include:

• Homes that are landlord owned AND tenant occupied.

• Very heavily distressed. Think gutted, fire damaged, or abandoned for a long time.

  Possible Upcharges

• -If the home does not qualify for the discount for any reason above AND the shadowing option is selected, it would be base price plus an upcharge of 15%.

Best Price Even Without the Discount
If your home does not qualify for the discount, rest assured that you will still not find a better value inspection with my level of experience anywhere else. Feel free to explore other options, and when you realize the quality of service I offer, you are welcome to return.

CONTACT

Apollo Zimmerman
(734) 858-8491

Text any time -  24/7

Testimonials

A rising tide lifts all boats, except if your boat has holes. My home inspections also promote responsibility in maintaining neighborhood standards. This prevents subpar homes from being sold to unsuspecting owners, which leads to a cycle of degradation. By upholding my standards, I prevent unethical individuals from exploiting people and neighborhoods as "slum lords" or dishonest "house flippers".

proudly serving South-East Michigan

If you want an inspector familiar with Southeast Michigan, the home styles, particular concerns and characteristics of homes in the area look no further.
SPECIALIZING IN THE AREAS OF :

• Livonia

• Northville

• Novi

• Plymouth

• Canton

• South Lyon / Lyon Township

• Farmington / Farmington Hills

• Westland

• Wayne

• Garden City

• Royal Oak

• Dearborn / Dearborn Heights

• Ann Arbor

• Ypsilanti

• Walled Lake

• Wixom

• Superior Township

• Southfield

• Wayne County

• Oakland County

• Metro Detroit Area (my territory does not include the city of Detroit proper, limitations apply)