Apollo Zimmerman
Up Front and Honest professional
Home Inspector
Your Experienced, Certified, and ThorougH Home Inspector.
See Our UP front Prices below.
“Working for YOU...The home buyer.”
Philosophy
I Work for YOU.
I'm Apollo Zimmerman, Certified professional home inspector and owner of A-Z Michigan Home Inspection.
If you have found this website, you are the type of person that knows an unbiased opinion is very valuable and not as easy to find as one would think. You know just taking the first guy on the agents list isn't always exactly in your best interest. When making one of the biggest decisions of your life things can get overwhelming. A home inspection does not eliminate risk but can mitigate surprises. I am here to help by taking the guess work out the condition of the home with an unbiased, and highly skilled perspective. After having an inspection done with me you will have a much better understanding of how you will be spending your free time if you choose to buy. Beautifying, investing in updates, immediate repairs, getting estimates, OR doing other things, like relaxing, vacationing, spending time with your family, enjoying your new home.
I am certified through InterNACHI to conduct professional home inspections whether it be brand new construction or older homes, large estates or fixer-uppers, and HUD homes. I inspect them all as if I was inspecting for my own family.
-Apollo Zimmerman
If you do get my name from an agent, that simply means they hold the same values as I do. A vote of confidence form an agent shows they are interested in value and integrity for the client too.
YOU PICK YOUR INSPECTOR
What to say if your agent does not consent to letting you pick your own inspector.
“I’ve done my research and this is who we are going to use.” That’s that, They do not have a say.
Some agents only feel comfortable working with inspectors they know. That is completely understandable, but it is YOU who should feel comfortable over all.
If an agent says “ But, I have never heard of this guy….”
This is very probable. There are OVER 3,500 real estate agents in the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit/Tri-County area of which I do inspections in. I do not personally work with over 3,500 different agents. That is statistically impossible, further more I do not solicit or advertise to agents. If I do 500 inspections a year that still leaves 3,000 agents that will not see me. Thats A LOT. So yes, very true they may not know me, but the agents that have seen my work tend to refer me over and over again based on merit.
Experience at a glance
Member of the InterNACHI (International association of certified home inspectors)
Certified in the state of Michigan.
Trained and educated with InterNACHI
Have performed hundreds of inspections each year.
Up Front home inspection pricing
Everyone deserves a TOP quality home inspection without the runaround or up-selling.
Pricing
Book online below for 20% off these standard list prices!
Standard Pricing
(*if not booking online, which you really should since you are here and the sound of my voice isn't so smooth that its worth losing a 20% discount ;)
2,000 square feet or less..$310.00
2,001-3,000 square feet.....$375.00
3,001-4,000 square feet.....$460.00
4,001-5,000 Square Feet.....$537.00
Apartment style Condo*....$275.00
Add $70 for crawl spaces.
*For all other condos use square footage pricing above. If your condo shares only one or two walls and has it's own roof, or is totally detached the pricing is the same as a standard home. If you would like to omit a roof, attic, and exterior inspection you may let me know and use the "Apartment Style" condo pricing.
ATTENTION- Homes with multiple units such as for rental, or "in-laws" quarters are subject to an additional charges.
Click Button Below to instantly receive 20% off listed prices. Doing this saves time allowing me to focus on inspecting. I pass the savings directly to you.
“20% savings is my thank you for freeing me from being tied up on the phone allowing me more time to focus on inspecting.”
Don't think I have the best value? Find a comparable service in the area and I will BEAT that price.
Why are prices so hard to find on other sites?
Many inspection sites hide or omit their pricing. This can be for several reasons. One of which is to allow them room to adjust the price based on how much they think they can get out of you at the moment or enable them the ability to price it out of your reach if they choose. I don't do this. Everyone deserves a quality home inspection.
What is a home inspection?
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:
- 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.
- Component systems of the home, which include, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, and ventilation.
- 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.
- Conditions that could promote mold growth or be attractive to household pests. We have the knowledge to recognize signs of particular pets 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 help guide you through the process of getting bids to estimate the cost of fixing any issues the inspector identified. Once you know the cost, you can negotiate with the home owner to determine whether they'll fix the issue, or lower the home price so you can pay for the fix. As a matter of integrity and as part of our code of ethics Home Inspectors separate themselves from making repair quotes or directing you to specific service providers. Doing this ensures the inspection is completely unbiased.
WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE THE INSPECTION?
- Check in with your Realtor before the inspection to make sure they can provide access to the home.
- 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.
80% Of Homes Will Be Inspected. Don't be left uninformed.
How a Home Inspection Saves you Money.
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.
Top to Bottom
Need more information? Review any of the categories below until to are comfortable.
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.
Schedule Today!
“You may delay, but time will not.”
Update to Policy and Pricing - Homes 70 years old or older are regular list price, no discount for homes built before 1950.
Special online only booking prices!
2,000 square feet or less.....$248 (regularly $310)
2,001-3,000 sq. feet............$298 (regularly $375)
3,001-4,000 sq. feet............$368 (regularly $460)
4,001-5,000 sq. feet............$428 (regularly $537)
Apartment style CONDO 2,000 Sq/FT or less*......................$218
(regularly $275)
-Add $80 for crawl spaces-
*Condos over 2,000 square feet please use same pricing as single family home based on square footage. If your Condo is detached or connected by less than three sides it falls under the standard square footage pricing of a single family detached home. Most Condos do not fall under the apartment style condo pricing. If you would like the condo pricing I can do it if the exterior and roof are omitted.
ATTENTION- Homes with multiple units such as for rental, or "in-laws" quarters are subject to an additional 50% for EACH additional unit.
Schedule your inspection now with the form below.
Your Inspection will be tentatively scheduled based on the information you provide today. I will always do my very best to accommodate your schedule. Thank you!
Attention Real Estate Agents -
This is designed to be filled out by the buyer IF scheduling on behalf of your client please state your contact info in the '“notes” section, not in the main part of the form. Fill out the form with the buyers complete information. I will contact both parties. Thank you! There is no limit to number of discounts per client or agent if the form is used.
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CONTACT
Apollo Zimmerman
(734) 858-8491
Text any time - 24/7
Call 7am-8pm, 7days a week
I respond to all texts, emails and voicemails like clock work four times a day AT A MINIMUM. 9am, 1pm, 5pm, and 8pm. I can usually respond to a text much faster and at all times of day and night.
I Consistently GARNER POSITIVE REVIEWS FROM MY CUSTOMERS.
SEE WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT ME.
Testimonials
Testimonials
“Absolutely wonderful. This is my first home and know nothing about what to look for. Apollo took the time to show me the ins and outs of a lot of the mechanicals. Answered every question with enthusiasm and professionalism. I know I will be moving in a great working house because of him. Works with your crazy schedules and doesn’t increase price for weekends. I cant thank him enough.”
“Apollo was knowledgeable about home inspection and pointed out many things that I was not aware of that needed repair. He was professional, friendly, and quick to respond to my calls and questions. I would recommend his services for anyone purchasing a home.”
“Apollo was very professional from start to finish. He made sure that I understood the issues he found and was very detailed in everything. His honest opinions helped me getting my house!
Thank you for all your findings and advice!”
“We researched home inspectors before calling A-Z Michigan Home Inspection, many were ambiguous on the prices and what they do exactly. Having never had a home inspected before this was all new to me. Apollo was very clear on what he does and how it can be beneficial before finalizing the deal. Definitely worth the price.”
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Service Area
I take pride and a vested interest in the area you plan on calling home, because this is where I call home too.
“Rising Tide Lifts All Boats”
A rising tide can lift all boats... unless your boat is full of holes. A secondary effect of my home inspection is that I help to foster accountability for maintaining a standard of living in neighborhoods. One where inferior homes don't change hands to unknowing home owners creating a cycle of deterioration. My standards are helping to keep "slum lords" or unscrupulous "house flippers" from taking advantage of people and neighborhoods.
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 :
- Northville
- Novi
- Plymouth
- Canton
- South Lyon / Lyon Township
- Farmington / Farmington Hills
- Westland
- Garden City
- Royal Oak
- Dearborn / Dearborn Heights
- Ann Arbor
- Ypsilanti
- Walled Lake
- Wixom
- Superior Township
- Southfield
- Wayne County
- Oakland County
- All of Metro Detroit
