Alpena Home Inspection

We are prepared to lend a hand as you move into your brand-new home with a home inspection!

Moving into a brand new property is an exciting occasion. You can let our team at Big Moose Home Inspections help you focus on making your household prepared for the transition. Our crew will take the anxiety out of your acquisition with a thorough home inspection!

Starting in 2004, our professionals at Big Moose Home Inspections have offered intensive home inspections for the Alpena, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota areas.

Home Inspections: What We Look For

The best home inspections are delivered by certified technicians. Here is what our Big Moose Home Inspections crew will keep an eye out for:

House Window & Door Inspection Services

• Residential doors: We check that the outside doors shut and latch properly
• Exterior windows: Our home inspection pros make sure that the window gaskets operate correctly
• Garage door: We open the garage door and check that the laser sensor operates  properly

Home Exteriors Inspection Services

• External walls: Our home inspection pros document that the external walls or other wall coverings are well-maintained
• Roof trim review: Our professionals ensure that the eaves, soffit, and fascia boards are in good condition
• Roof flashing: Our professionals make certain that seams in the roofing have a watertight seal
• Walkways and concrete: Our professionals check paths, driveways, and walkways
• Property drainage check: Our professionals check yard angle, surface drainage, and vegetation to identify any possible water leak problems

HVAC System Inspection

• Heat & ventilation system: Our home inspection pros utilize the heating system to validate the controls are operating efficiently.
• Air conditioner system inspection: Our home inspection pros view the AC unit, to validate the controls work effectively.
• Features check: We inspect that your heating and AC systems work correctly.

Basement, Crawlspace, and Foundation Inspections

• Basements and crawl spaces: Our home inspection pros review any evidence of wooden framework contact with the earth.
• Water intrusion: Our professionals look over any evidence of active water leaks.
• Slab and foundation:  Our home inspection pros look over any evidence of wooden framing touching or foundation shifting, like symptoms of drywall cracks, brick cracks, off-square door framing, and uneven floors.
• Structural wood review:  Our home inspection pros view any knicks to or boring of frame wood that might present a structural durability concern.

Electrical System Inspection Services

• Electric utility meter review: Our home inspection pros ensure that your electrical meter and base act effectively.
• Security inspection: Our professionals confirm that the electrical conduit is grounded and bonded efficiently.
• Protective hardware review: Our home inspection pros verify that your circuit breakers and fuses are functioning effectively.
• Switches & electrical receptacles:  Our home inspection pros inspect a number of switches and fixtures, including GFI switches.

Plumbing System Inspection Services

• Water valves: We check that the water main supply shutoff is acting  effectively
• Water boiler:  Our home inspection pros test the venting, energy source, and temperature-pressure relief valves
• Indoor water supply inspection:  We look over all faucets, fixtures, and toilets
• Drain inspection:  Our home inspection pros look over tubs, showers, and sinks for drainage functioning  properly 
• Sump pumps inspection:  technicians review water pumps that are user-accessible

Why Select Big Moose Home Inspections for Home Inspection

Once you partner with our team of home inspection technicians, you can depend on us to offer quality radon testing on a fast timeline.

To see our home inspectors for your Alpena home inspection services, give us a call today at 800-531-0233!