Certified Home Inspector Serving Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb County is one of Metro Detroit's most dynamic real estate markets. With three of Michigan's ten most populous municipalities within its borders, strong price appreciation in recent years, and a housing stock that ranges from mid-century working-class neighborhoods to upscale newer subdivisions, it's a county where the stakes of getting the inspection right are high — and where buyers deserve a professional, not just someone with a checklist.
HHI Hodge Home Inspections serves home buyers throughout Macomb County. Erik Hodge brings dual certifications from InterNACHI and ICA, hands-on trade experience across electrical, plumbing, and structural systems, and the communication skills to walk you through every finding clearly. Whether you're purchasing your first home in Warren, a newer build in Shelby Township, or a waterfront property near Lake St. Clair, Erik gives you the knowledge to close with confidence.
What Makes Macomb County Homes Unique
Macomb County's housing stock reflects its history as a working-class and middle-class suburban community that has evolved over decades into a diverse regional market. The southern communities — Warren, Sterling Heights, Eastpointe, Roseville, and St. Clair Shores — are dominated by post-war and mid-century construction: brick ranches, bungalows, and colonials from the 1950s through the 1980s that were built to last but are now 40 to 70 years old.
Further north, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Washington Township, and Chesterfield represent the county's newer development wave — subdivisions and developments from the 1990s through today that attract buyers seeking more space and newer finishes. Even newer construction has specific inspection considerations: drainage and grading issues, HVAC installation shortcuts, and the settling and wear that comes with a home's first decade of Michigan winters.
Macomb County also has the highest flood risk of any county in our service area — approximately 27% of properties have some level of flood exposure. Water intrusion, basement moisture, and sump pump reliability are recurring findings throughout the county.
Services Available Throughout Macomb County
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Residential Home Inspection — starting at $395
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Radon Testing — $185 with home inspection (Macomb County has areas of elevated radon risk; testing is strongly recommended)
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Water Quality Testing — $145–$195
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Mold Testing — surface testing from $50
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Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) Inspection
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Air Quality Testing — starting at $275
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Pre-Listing Inspection — $300
Cities we serve and common issues we find:
Also serving: Armada · Bruce Township · Eastpointe · Fraser · Harrison Township · Memphis · Mount Clemens · New Baltimore · New Haven · Ray Township · Richmond · Romeo
Home Inspections in Warren, Michigan
Warren is Macomb County's largest city and Michigan's third most populous — a sprawling, densely developed community with deep roots in the automotive and defense industries. The General Motors Technical Center and the U.S. Army Detroit Arsenal are both based here, and the city's working-class history is reflected in its housing stock.
Warren's homes are predominantly brick ranches and colonials from the 1950s through the 1980s — the heart of Metro Detroit's post-war suburban development era. At this age, buyers should expect inspections that carefully evaluate electrical panels for outdated models including Federal Pacific and Zinsco equipment, plumbing for aging galvanized steel lines, and HVAC systems that may be on their final years of reliable service.
Roof conditions in homes of this era also vary widely depending on maintenance history. Many Warren homes have finished basements, and moisture management and water intrusion are consistent findings throughout the city.
Home Inspections in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights is Macomb County's second largest city and one of Metro Detroit's most prominent suburban communities — diverse, growing, and home to a real estate market that draws buyers from across the region. The city's mix of established neighborhoods and continued development creates inspection considerations at every price point.
Sterling Heights homes span the full post-war suburban arc — from 1960s and 70s brick ranches in the city's older neighborhoods to 1980s and 90s colonials to newer townhome and condominium developments closer to the city's commercial corridors.
Common findings mirror the county's broader patterns: aging electrical systems in older homes, basement moisture driven by Macomb County's clay soils and water table, and HVAC systems that are functional but approaching major replacement cycles. The city's significant inventory of investor-renovated properties warrants extra scrutiny — cosmetic updates don't always reach underlying systems.
Home Inspections in Shelby Township, Michigan
Shelby Township has established itself as one of Macomb County's most desirable addresses — newer construction, strong amenities, excellent schools, and a real estate market that reflects consistent demand. The township's development pattern skews newer than most of Macomb County, with significant growth occurring from the 1990s through today.
Newer homes aren't problem-free homes. In Shelby Township, common findings in newer construction include improper grading that directs water toward foundations rather than away from them, attic ventilation deficiencies that accelerate shingle wear, and HVAC systems that are efficient but approaching their first major maintenance cycle. Homes in Shelby Township's earlier development areas — from the 1980s and early 90s — are now old enough to present aging system concerns alongside the newer-construction considerations.
The township also has a significant inventory of higher-end custom homes in the $400K–$700K+ range. At these price points, a thorough inspection by a certified professional with real trade knowledge is not optional — it's essential.
Home Inspections in Macomb Township, Michigan
Macomb Township has been one of Macomb County's fastest-growing communities, with significant residential development transforming what was largely agricultural land into a substantial suburban community. Much of the township's housing stock is relatively new — built from the late 1990s through the 2010s — which presents a specific set of inspection considerations.
New subdivision development often involves grading and drainage decisions that prioritize construction speed over long-term performance. Settling foundations, drainage patterns that direct water toward homes rather than away, and sump pump systems that are standard but not always optimal are common findings in newer Macomb Township developments.
The township's rapid growth also means a mix of builders and construction quality — some excellent, some not — that only a trained eye will distinguish.
Home Inspections in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
St. Clair Shores is defined by its relationship with Lake St. Clair — a waterfront community with a distinct character shaped by its canals, marinas, and access to one of the Midwest's premier freshwater lakes. Its real estate market reflects that desirability, drawing buyers willing to pay a premium for waterfront or near-water living.
Waterfront and canal properties in St. Clair Shores require inspection expertise that goes beyond the standard residential checklist. Moisture management is paramount — properties here sit in some of the lowest-lying terrain in Macomb County, and basement water intrusion is a persistent concern even for well-maintained homes.
Canal properties have unique foundation and drainage considerations. The city's housing stock is predominantly mid-century construction, meaning electrical systems, plumbing, and rooflines are inspection focal points throughout.
Water quality testing is available and worth considering for any St. Clair Shores property, particularly those drawing from older plumbing systems.
Home Inspections in Washington Township, Michigan
Washington Township occupies the rural-to-suburban transition zone in northern Macomb County — a community that has attracted buyers seeking space, larger lots, and a more rural character without leaving the county entirely. Its housing ranges from established estate-style homes on larger parcels to newer subdivisions that have grown up as the township has developed.
Properties in Washington Township frequently feature larger lot sizes and, in some areas, well and septic systems rather than municipal services. Water quality testing are important additions to the standard home inspection for properties in these areas.
The township's newer subdivision developments have the drainage and construction-quality considerations common to rapid suburban growth.
Home Inspections in Chesterfield Township, Michigan
Chesterfield Township sits in the northern tier of Macomb County — a growing community with a mix of residential development, proximity to Lake St. Clair's northern shoreline, and a real estate market that has drawn buyers seeking newer construction at more accessible price points than closer-in communities.
Much of Chesterfield's housing stock was built from the 1990s through the 2010s. Common findings in this construction era include grading and drainage concerns, sump pump reliability issues, and the wear that comes with two decades of Michigan winters.
The township's proximity to water — including the New Baltimore and Anchor Bay areas along Lake St. Clair — also creates waterfront and near-water inspection considerations for properties in those areas.
Home Inspections in Roseville, Michigan
Roseville sits at the southern tier of Macomb County, adjacent to St. Clair Shores and bordering Detroit's northeast edge. Its housing market offers genuine value — well-built mid-century homes at accessible price points — and draws buyers who want more space for their money than closer-in Wayne County communities offer.
Roseville's housing stock is predominantly 1950s through 1970s construction: brick ranches and colonials that represent some of the most solid home construction of the post-war era, but that are now 50 to 70 years old. At that age, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC deserve thorough evaluation.
Many Roseville homes have undergone partial renovations over the decades — cosmetic updates that may or may not have addressed underlying system conditions. Erik's trade background means he distinguishes between homes where systems are aging-but-stable and homes where deferred maintenance has created real risk.
Home Inspections in Utica, Michigan
The City of Utica is a small but active community surrounded by the broader Utica/Shelby Township/Macomb Township corridor — one of Macomb County's most active real estate zones. The city itself has a historic character and older housing stock, while the surrounding area spans multiple development eras.
Utica's older homes frequently present the mid-century inspection patterns common across southern Macomb County: aging electrical, original or early-replacement plumbing, and rooflines and HVAC systems that deserve evaluation. The broader corridor's newer development has the newer-construction considerations that we evaluate throughout the county.
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