Residential Home Inspection

Buyers Home Inspection

A home inspection ensures that you will not be caught off guard by any expensive problems during a real estate transaction. Our comprehensive home inspection reports deliver a thorough evaluation of the home's condition, covering everything from the roof to the foundation. Exterior inspections encompass the home, garage, roofing, foundation, siding, windows, doors, and crawl space. Interior inspections cover electrical systems, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, attics, appliances, as well as an overall visual assessment of the house.

CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTIONS

STARTING AT - $350


Why Should I Get A Home Inspection

We will thoroughly examine both the interior and exterior of your home, assessing its structure, systems, and components from top to bottom. As Certified Professional Inspectors® who have received extensive training from InterNACHI®, we strictly adhere to a comprehensive Residential Standards of Practice. This ensures that we leave no stone unturned, inspecting every visible and accessible aspect of your home.


WHAT WE LOOK FOR ​​


  • ROOF: Roofing materials, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations, and overall roof structure.
  • ATTIC, INSULATIONS, VENTILATION: Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawl spaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems.
  • EXTERIOR: Improvements such as siding, windows, doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks, and drainage.
  • BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE, STRUCTURE: Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indication of water penetration.
  • COOLING: Cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and cooling method.
  • HEATING: Heating system, location of thermostat, energy source, and heating method.
  • FIREPLACE: Visible portion of fireplace and chimney, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors & frames.
  • PLUMBING: Primary shut-off valves for water and fuel supply, water heater, indoor water supply, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, drainage, and waste and vent systems.
  • ELECTRICAL: Service drop, wiring, service head and mast, main electrical system, electrical panels, grounding switches, lighting fixtures, receptacles, and the installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • INTERIOR: Doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, and the garage door & openers.

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Benefits of a Full Home Inspection


  • Be an Informed Buyer: Gain an unbiased assessment of the home’s condition so you can make an informed decision.


  • Safeguard Your Investment: Prevent costly surprises and repairs by uncovering existing and potential issues before they become a problem.


  • Achieve Peace of Mind: Feel confident and satisfied in your new home, knowing it has been inspected by WIN Home Inspection.



Contact Ronin Home Inspections at (517) 318-1742 today to arrange to have a home inspection completed.


GET THE FACTS BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL A HOME

Our detailed report, sent via email within 24 hours of the inspection, includes photos, descriptions, and recommendations to help you avoid future expenses caused by hidden problems.


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EVERY HOME INSPECTION IS GUARENTEED

InterNACHI Home Buyback Guarantee 

Talk about a zero risk inspection! If we miss anything specified in the InterNACHI standards of practice, InterNACHI will buy your home back! Click the button below to check out the details

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


    • Do I need a Home Inspector?

      After your REALTOR®, possibly the most important professional you'll choose to assist you in your home purchase is a qualified home inspector. Through a professional home inspection you'll become an informed buyer in one of the most important purchases in your lifetime!

    • Do you have formal training as a home inspector?

      RHI inspectors have extensive classroom training followed by professional mentoring and on-the-job training by our senior inspection team.  All RHI Inspectors are required to complete regular continuing education to maintain their superior training levels.

    • Can I contact you for questions after the inspection?

      Clients receive 12 months of expert advice with every inspection, including expert advice direct from RHI.

    • Do you guarantee the work that you perform?

      RHI provides a 90 Day Inspection Guarantee* as added protection with every inspection.

    • What will it cost?

      It is important to remember that costs should not be the only factor you consider, but we understand that is important.  the cost for a single family home inspection varies by the size, age and location of the home.  

    • Can a house fail an inspection?

      No, a home inspection reports on the condition of the home at a particular day and time.  It is not a municipal or code compliance inspection that would “pass” or “fail” a home.  Our detailed report will provide action and consideration items for your review.

    • When will I receive my report?

      The reports  are available via our Web site within 24 hours of the inspection.

    • Will you repair any problems or conditions you find for an additional charge?

      No, it is a conflict of interest for a home inspector to do repair work on a home he/she inspects.


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    • May I attend the inspection along with my REALTOR®?

      RHI encourages you and your REALTOR® to accompany the inspector on the inspection.

    • What does your home inspection include?

      Home Inspection Standards of

      Practice include: 



      3.1. Roof

      3.2. Exterior

      3.3. Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure

      3.4. Heating

      3.5. Cooling

      3.6. Plumbing

      3.7. Electrical

      3.8. Fireplace

      3.9. Attic, Insulation & Ventilation

      3.10. Doors, Windows & Interior

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