Home Inspection Guides for Northern Michigan
Practical, plain-language guides drawn from what I actually see on inspections around Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. No sales pitch, just the things I wish every buyer and homeowner knew before I show up.
Ice Dams and Attic Ventilation
What causes ice dams in lake-effect snow country, and how attic insulation, ventilation, and air sealing work together to prevent them.
Read the guideFreeze-Thaw Winters and Foundations
How frost movement, grading, and crawlspace moisture affect Northern Michigan foundations, and how to tell a cosmetic crack from one worth watching.
Read the guideBuying a Seasonal Cottage or Lake Home
Winterization history, converted-cottage red flags, and shoreline exposure to think through before buying a lake home in Grand Traverse or Leelanau County.
Read the guideThe 11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection
Why the eleventh month of a new home's builder warranty is the moment to schedule an inspection, and what first-year settling issues typically show up.
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