Sanilac County inspection file
Chad Fisher has been in some kind of construction trade since he could say hammer. As a home inspector in Marlette, he brings that background to every house, along with a detailed report and a thermal scan on every job. Fisher Home Inspections has been inspecting since 1997, and our home inspections cover the whole property.
Marlette is a drive for us, straight up M-53 country, and we make it regularly. If you searched home inspector near me from Sanilac County, call us.
Chad's grandfather built custom homes for more than 65 years, and a general contractor still works in the family. That shows up in how a house gets inspected. Chad knows how framing, roofing and foundations are supposed to go together, so he spots shortcuts and explains them the way a builder would.
Detailed doesn't mean long-winded. Our report is organized by system, with photos of each finding and a short note on what it means and how soon it needs attention. You will know which items are safety issues, which are big costs and which are routine upkeep.
A home inspector in Marlette should give you something you can actually act on. That is the goal every time.
Sanilac County farmhouses have usually been added onto more than once, and village homes near downtown Marlette are often a century old. We look closely where old meets new: rooflines, foundations, framing and wiring at each addition. Original fieldstone foundations, older electrical and plumbing that has been patched by several owners are common here.
Outside the village, homes run on private wells and septic. We collect water samples for well water testing through a state-certified lab and do septic system inspections ourselves, so the whole property is checked in one trip.
Thermal imaging is included on every inspection. On an old farmhouse, it shows which walls were never insulated and where cold air is getting in. It also finds moisture inside ceilings and hot spots in electrical panels. There is no added cost.
Fieldstone and block basements can let radon in, and the only way to know the level is to test. We set up radon testing during the inspection so the results arrive before your contingency runs out.
Old basements and crawlspaces collect water. We check for staining, efflorescence, wet framing and sump performance, and the thermal camera helps find damp areas behind finishes. If anything points to a hidden problem, mold testing can be added.
Rural lots around Marlette usually include a barn, pole building or detached garage, and often their own electrical service. We inspect the outbuildings along with the house, so you know what you are buying across the whole property.
We are a small company: Chad and one other inspector. When you hire a home inspector in Marlette from us, you can call back with questions after the report lands, and we point you to homeowner maintenance basics that keep an older house in good shape.
Chad was very professional and punctual. Got the job done in a very reasonable amount of time took the time to explain things very well.
He went through every step of the way, and had top of the line equipment to analyze even the smallest of potential issues.
Marlette is the eastern edge of our Thumb coverage. We also cover Kingston home inspections to the northwest and inspections in Vassar further west.
Searching home inspection near me from Brown City or Snover? We cover those communities too. A home inspector in Marlette from Fisher makes the drive for the whole area.
Call or text with the address, the age of the house and your deadline. We will schedule a home inspector in Marlette and set up any well, septic or radon testing for the same trip.
