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.

Important:
Please double-check that you enter the correct square footage in the form below (orange button).

• Only above-grade (main level and upper floors) square footage counts.

• Basements are not included in pricing, even if they are finished.

• Two-story homes cost more than one-story homes because there is more to inspect.

To find the correct square footage:

• Do not use the number from Zillow — it usually includes the basement and will be too high.

• Most real estate listings show the above-grade square footage near the top of the listing.

• You may need to read the full listing details to find the right number.

Using the correct number ensures you get accurate pricing.

How to Schedule or Get a Price:

Click the orange “Get Started” button.

You’ll see two inspection options:

1. Non-Shadowing (20% Discount!)

   • You’re welcome to attend the inspection and watch from a distance.

   • The inspector will go over all findings with you at the end, and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions.

   • This is the fastest and most affordable option.

   • The discount is already included in the price shown.

2. Follow Along (About $120 More)

   • You can walk with the inspector and ask questions throughout the inspection.

   • This option takes longer, so it costs more.

   • Both options give you the same quality of information—the discounted one is actually more focused and efficient.

Important Notes:

• Just want to see the price?
  That’s totally fine. Clicking “Book Now” just sends your info to the inspector so you can see your options.
  You’re not obligated to schedule, and your info is never saved, sold, or shared.

• Don’t select both options at once — it will add the prices together.
  If you want to compare prices, check one box at a time and uncheck the other.

Cancellation Policy:
Only schedule after you have an accepted offer.

If you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, a $200 late cancellation fee may apply.
(This has never been charged in 11 years, but may become necessary due to recent trends.)

Update: I have, as of 6/23/2025, started charging for late cancelation on jobs with multiple late cancelations and reschedules by the same person.

Remember: I sell time. Once it’s booked, I can’t resell it like a product on a shelf.

* Homes that DO NOT qualify for discount include:

• Homes that are landlord owned AND tenant occupied. (if vacant, discount can apply)

• Multiple Unit Properties are a a custom quote as there are a variety of multi family homes. Call for price.

• 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)