Hodge Home Inspections Blog

Everything first-time homebuyers need to know about home inspections in metro Detroit. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what questions to ask your inspector.

Buyers closing between September and February face immediate pressure to prepare homes for winter. Understanding these time-sensitive priorities helps buyers budget and plan accordingly.

During home inspections, identifying frozen pipe risks requires examining both visible plumbing and the spaces where pipes run. While inspectors can't see inside walls, multiple indicators reveal which homes face the greatest winter risks.

During a home inspection, experienced inspectors evaluate multiple indicators that suggest a home is vulnerable to ice dams or has experienced them in the past. These signs tell a story about the home's building envelope and can significantly impact negotiations.

When to Worry: Reading Foundation Cracks in Your Michigan Home. In part 3 of our guide, we explain what home buyers and home sellers need to know about foundation cracks.

Southeast Michigan has a perfect storm of conditions that make basement waterproofing critical. In Part 2 of our series for Michigan home sellers and buyers we breakdown basement waterproofing solutions.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn why Michigan foundations are uniquely vulnerable, the #1 factor that prevents 90% of foundation problems (hint: it's not expensive), and how to create a seasonal maintenance plan that protects your biggest investment.

Most sellers wait for the buyer's inspection, then scramble when issues appear. Smart sellers use this checklist BEFORE listing to discover issues before buyers do, price accurately from day one, and show they're transparent, prepared sellers.

Here are some easy spring home maintenance tips to keep your home in great shape: Inspect Your Roof:  Check for any damaged or missing...

Why collaboration between the home inspector and real estate agent benefit the client.

This easy to do list will have you ready before the flakes start to fly

The benefits of having a pre-lisitng inspection

Whenever I ask the client if they want a sewer scope, the first questions I get is "What is that?" The second is " Why Do you Need A...

Communicating so clients understand defect's is important

What is Covered During A Home Inspection-For many clients, they may be a first time homebuyer, which can add some anxiety to the situation.

This is a good question. While you do nor need to attend the inspection, it is recommended for several reasons. Attending the inspection...

At one time Radon seemed like some mythical creature that people talked about but it was never really believed in. The fact that Radon is...

Many times I will get asked “is that up to code?” or “is that a code violation?”during an inspection. Recently at an Oxford home...

Many new homes are being built using a material called PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). This versatile material is easy and quicker to...

Most people think a home inspection is for the buyer. While that is the case, more and more homeowners are opting for a Pre listing...