🏠What Really Happens During a Home Inspection: Blog

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By Commander & Chief Home Inspection Detroit Built, Detroit Protected.

When you schedule a professional home inspection, you’re not just getting a checklist you’re getting peace of mind from a Certified Master Inspector with 30+ years of hands-on construction experience.

At Commander & Chief Home Inspection, we don’t just inspect we protect.

Here’s what goes down during a full inspection:

1️⃣ Exterior Check

We start outside roof, gutters, siding, windows, foundation. We’re looking for cracks, leaks, and water intrusion that can cost you thousands if missed. Michigan weather can be brutal, so we check how your home is standing up to the elements.

2️⃣ Interior Systems

Next, we move inside testing plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and built-in appliances. We also look for hidden signs of water damage, mold, or pest activity. Nothing gets overlooked if it drips, hums, or runs, we test it.

3️⃣ Structure & Foundation

From the basement to the attic, we check walls, ceilings, and floors for movement, sagging, or cracks that could point to structural concerns. Our experience in Detroit’s housing stock helps us spot issues other inspectors might miss.

4️⃣ Safety Features

We make sure smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, stair railings, and GFCI outlets are properly installed and functional. Your safety is priority one.

5️⃣ The Commander’s Report

After the inspection, you’ll receive a detailed digital report with photos, videos, and clear notes on every issue no confusing jargon. You’ll know exactly what’s a concern and what’s just normal wear and tear.

And yes you’re welcome to walk the inspection with us. Ask questions, learn about your home, and see what we see. It’s your investment we make sure you understand it inside and out.

🧠 How to Use the Inspection Report to Your Advantage

Your inspection report is more than paperwork it’s your homeowner’s playbook. Here’s how to make it work for you:

• Negotiate Repairs or Price Use the findings to request repairs or adjust the sale price before closing.

• Plan for Maintenance Stay ahead of small issues before they become big ones.

• Know When to Walk Away If major structural or safety problems show up, the report helps you make a smart call.

• Get Specialist Help For things like electrical panels, sewer lines, or roofs, we’ll guide you to trusted pros for deeper evaluation.

Knowledge is power and your report gives you all of it.

💪🏾 What Makes a Great Home Inspector

A true professional brings experience, certification, and heart to every inspection. When choosing your inspector, make sure they:

• Hold national certifications like InterNACHI’s Certified Master Inspector.

• Have construction or building experience not just a weekend training course.

• Provide clear, photo-based reports that you can understand.

• Welcome your questions and explain their findings face-to-face.

That’s what separates Commander & Chief Home Inspection from the rest experience, transparency, and dedication to protecting Detroit & Southeast Michigan families.

🔍 Specialized Inspections That Take Protection Further

Sometimes, you need to go beyond a standard home inspection. We also offer specialized services that give you deeper insight:

• Sewer Scope Inspection We run a high-resolution camera through your drain line to check for cracks, blockages, or root intrusion before it becomes a nightmare.

• Radon Testing Detect invisible gas that can affect your family’s health.

• Pest & WDO Inspection Find out if termites or wood-destroying organisms are hiding where you can’t see.

• Mold Inspection If there’s a history of leaks or humidity, we’ll make sure your air is safe to breathe.

Every home has a story and these services help you read every chapter clearly.

🚀 Take the Next Step with Confidence

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Don’t take it lightly take it Commander & Chief serious.

We’re not here to scare you we’re here to protect you.

We inspect with precision, educate with passion, and deliver with Detroit pride.

👉 Ready to protect your investment?

Call 734-259-9482 or visit www.cacinspections.com

Commander & Chief Home Inspection We Don’t Just Inspect, We Protect.

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