Home Inspection FAQs

  • A home inspection can mean a variety of things depending on who you’re talking to.

    At Zeiders’ Home Inspections a home inspection is like taking your home, or soon to be home, to the doctor’s for a check up!

    With that information being given to you in a detailed report you can then have peace of mind when it comes to the condition of your home.

  • The National Home Inspector Examination, or NHIE, is the standard prerequisite to become a licensed Home Inspector in 35 states.

    In Michigan there are no requirements to become a Home Inspector, so to stand out from the crowd Cyris sought certification through the NHIE to show he means business when it comes to inspecting your home.

  • At Zeiders’ Home Inspection our inspections capture a comprehensive “360 degree” overview of your home.

    Our process usually begins on the outside of the home with:

    • Driveway

    • Stairs

    • Handrails

    • Siding

    • Foundation

    • Grading

    • Windows

    • Roofing

    • and more…

    Once we complete a lap around the home then it’s time to inspect the inside which includes:

    • Flooring

    • Walls

    • Doors

    • Outlets and Switches

    • Faucets, Sinks, Showers, and Tubs

    • Appliances

    • and more…

    Last, but not least, we inspect your Major Mechanicals:

    • Furnace

    • Water Heater

    • Central Air

    • Electrical

    Have a specific concern? You can always let us know and we will accommodate to the best of our ability.

  • Home Inspectors are generalists when it comes to the wide range of trades and skills it takes to build your home.

    That said, if there is ever a concern that requires in-depth knowledge we will refer you to a professional in that industry for further evaluation.

    During an inspection your inspector will do everything in their power to ensure that no stone is left unturned, but sometimes certain aspects of a home can be inaccessible whether that is due to weather, blockage, or something else. In the event there is something that cannot be inspected during our appointment we will note that in the report. We would be happy to come back on-site to inspect that previously inaccessible details once the path is cleared.

    Finally, an inspection is a detailed report of our findings on that particular day. Often times things like leaks will leave traces of their existence, but not all problems are immediately visible or have even happened yet. We will ensure to report any concerns we have about our findings and what they could mean in the future.

  • Yes!

    Generally the home itself, as well as attached structures are included in the cost of the inspection.

    For an additional fee we are able to inspect detached porches, garages, pole barns, lean-tos, fences, and more.

  • We’ve made the process easy with our Online-Booking!

    Just select the date and time you would like to have your home inspected, and then our Inspector will reach out to you to confirm the information.

    During checkout we will ask if you would like give us your Realtor’s information and permission to share the findings with your Realtor.

    On the day of the appointment our Inspector will arrive at the property and promptly begin the inspection. Depending on the size of the property this can take upwards of 4-5 hours. As the inspection nears completion the Inspector will contact you and offer to walk you through the home to show/discuss their findings, which gives you an opportunity to answer questions.

    At the end of the appointment your Inspector will then draft their findings into a detailed report that will be sent to you with 24 hours of the end of the inspection.

    In your report you will see a color-coded system to make deficiencies easy to spot.

    • Green - No Concerns

    • Yellow - Potential Safety Concern

    • Red - Safety Concern

    Once you have received your report we are available to answer your questions about the findings.

  • We only give you access to our findings unless you otherwise designate someone like a Realtor, or family member.

    Your Inspection report is your bargaining chip during the home-buying process, so we will not share any findings with the Seller, or their Agent.

    EXCEPTION:

    • Gas Leaks

    • Active Water Leaks

    • Anything Destructive

    • Anything an Immediate Danger to the Public