313-510-0284

Meet Your Detroit Area Home Inspector

Hello, I am Matt Fletcher President of Matt Fletcher Home Inspections LLC. I perform home inspections all over the Detroit area. Area. My dad was a contractor, and I grew up working on old houses. I put myself through college rehabbing homes in the Detroit area. I eventually became a construction teacher and graduated with honors from Macomb Community College with an AA Degree. Then received a BA degree from The University of Detroit, and a master’s degree in teaching from Wayne State University and have been involved in renovation, construction education and inspection business for over 30 years. I also started my own online home inspection school Global Inspection School.

As a construction trades teacher, I taught a class where my students and I built a real house from the ground up. Here, we are standing in front of a house we just finished framing. We didn’t do everything on the house. For instance, we hired contractors to dig the basement and pour the foundation walls. We did frame the house, install all the doors and windows, built the stairs, wrapped the house with Tyvek, installed all the siding and trim. Inside, we insulated, helped the electrician, plumber and HVAC contractors wire, plumb and install the duct work. We also hung the drywall, installed the doors, trim, cabinets and flooring.

Our Detroit Area inspections include:

• Commercial inspections from foundation to roof
• Home inspections from foundation to roof
• Sewer scope inspections
• Same-day inspection reports, if the job is done early in the day
• Infrared technology
• 26 years of home inspection experience
• Thousands of inspections completed
• Evening and weekend availability
• Highly rated by our Detroit area customers

Our Rates for single-family Detroit area home inspections are as follows:

Finished basements are included in the square footage.

0,000 Sq Ft – 1,500 = $ 425.00

1,501 Sq Ft – 2,000 = $ 450.00

2,001 Sq Ft – 3,000 = $ 500.00

3,001 Sq Ft – 4,000 = $ 550.00

4,001 Sq Ft – 5,000 = $ 600.00

5,001 Sq Ft – 6,000 = $ 700.00

Typical Items Checked During a Home Inspection

Exterior

• Roofing materials and overall roof condition
• Flashing, vents, and roof penetrations
• Gutters and downspouts
• Chimney exterior
• Siding and exterior wall coverings
• Trim, soffits, and fascia
• Windows and exterior doors
• Decks, porches, balconies, and railings
• Driveways, walkways, and patios
• Grading and drainage around the home
• Foundation visible from the exterior

Structure

• Foundation walls
• Floor structure
• Wall structure
• Roof framing and trusses
• Signs of settlement or movement
• Visible cracks and structural defects

Attic

• Attic access
• Insulation levels
• Ventilation
• Roof sheathing condition
• Signs of leaks or moisture intrusion
• Visible framing components

Interior

• Walls, ceilings, and floors
• Interior doors and windows
• Stairs and handrails
• Smoke alarms
• Carbon monoxide alarms
• Garage interior and fire separation
• General evidence of water damage

Electrical System

• Main electrical panel
• Service entrance and meter area
• Circuit breakers and fuses
• Branch wiring
• Grounding and bonding
• Receptacles and switches
• GFCI protection
• AFCI protection
• Visible electrical defects and safety hazards

Plumbing System

• Water supply piping
• Drain, waste, and vent piping
• Water pressure and flow
• Faucets and fixtures
• Sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets
• Water heater
• Visible leaks
• Sump pumps (if present)

Heating System

• Furnace or boiler operation
• Fuel supply connections
• Venting systems
• Air filters
• Thermostat operation
• Heat distribution system
• Visible safety concerns

Cooling System

• Air conditioner operation
• Condenser unit
• Refrigerant line insulation
• Evaporator coil (visible portions)
• Thermostat operation
• Air distribution system

Insulation & Ventilation

• Attic insulation
• Wall insulation (where visible)
• Crawlspace insulation
• Attic ventilation
• Bathroom exhaust ventilation
• Dryer vent termination

Fireplace

• Visible firebox condition
• Damper operation
• Hearth condition
• Chimney exterior
• Readily visible chimney defects

Basement & Crawlspace

• Foundation walls
• Moisture intrusion
• Water seepage evidence
• Floor structure
• Insulation
• Ventilation
• Sump pit and sump pump
• Crawlspace vapor barriers

Garage

• Garage door operation
• Garage door safety reverse devices
• Garage door opener
• Fire-rated separation walls and ceilings
• Floor condition
• Vehicle impact protection (where applicable)

Common Ancillary Services (Usually Additional)

• Sewer scope inspection
• Radon testing
• Mold testing
• Well water testing
• Wood-destroying insect inspection
• Thermal imaging scan
• A typical residential home inspection covers 400–1,600+ individual components and observations, depending on the size and age of the home.

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