My husband and I decided to use Technihouse for two home inspections. Two, because after the first house they inspected, they shared had a couple of major issues (foundation and the addition pulling away from the house). Lon and Jesse were our inspectors. We cannot recommend them enough. Timeliness -Lon and Jesse were there before us in each inspection. Friendliness -Both inspectors were nice, explained what they were doing as they inspected, and ensured we understood the information they were giving us. -Both inspectors were respectful to us. Thoroughness -They noted areas of concern in the first house we put an offer on, and suggested we seek out a structural engineer for a second opinion. The major issue they pointed out was the addition, which was sliding away from the house. This was something our realtor hadn't noticed, and would have meant a huge investment to fix. -Jesse labeled gas mains, water mains, and emergency shut-off. -The outside, structural integrity, foundation, water damage, windows, floors, fireplaces, and almost every aspect of the houses were inspected. -For each section of the house, they had a checklist they used to keep track of what was inspected and the condition. The completed checklists are what made up a majority of the final report, along with information on house maintenance in general. Expertise -Both exuded a wealth of knowledge, instilling confidence we had in their responses. Final Report -They provided the final report at the end each inspection. Overall First, do NOT skip your house inspection. There could be issues lurking in your "dream home" that you and your realtor won't see, and that the seller won't disclose. If you're looking for a trustworthy company to inspect a house you're considering buying, I'd recommend Technihouse and ask for Lon and Jesse. Their experience helped us decide against a house that would have caused headaches for us in the near future, and decide to purchase a house in a much better condition. read more

You cant go wrong with Lon. He definitely knows his stuff, always honest, and very thorough. Believe me I had to have 3 inspections done on 3 seperate houses until I found the one that fit my standards (I wasnt looking to get a huge fixer upper or major issues) I will say there are lots of inspectors out there with lower rates then Lon and they may even give you a flashier report then Lons at the end. Lon is old school and not to tech savy. So if your looking to save a few dollars and get a report with detailed comments next to pictures in a 3 ring binder, Lon probably isnt your guy. So ask yourself if your looking for a fancy report that you will probably never use again, or looking for the most thorough evaluation of a home that will probably be the biggest purchase of your life. Now if your looking for a guy that will still give you a basic report and email you photos, but will go over and beyond explaining everything in person, digging in to details/history for you, not take any shortcuts through the inspection or leave anything unturned, has more knowledge then you can ever imagine, and will definitely let you know his honest personal feeling on the homes condition then Lon is your guy. You can always try to save a couple bucks and go with the cheaper guy, but in the end you only get what you pay for. If you want the best in the business, which I fully believe Lon is then you are going to have to pay a premium for it. I always defended paying the premium by asking my self what % is the $400-500 Lon charged to the purchase price of home. At always less then 0.25% it was a no brainer for me and always made me choose Lon over the guy that charged $300-350 and has no reviews, or accreditations. You should think of it as your Lender does with appraiser, I was leary of realtor recommendations, Lon is the neutral 3rd party that will give you honest truth, hes not out for anything except your best interest, and making sure you dont get stuck with a bad one. read more

Lon and Jess are professional, timely, and most of all knowledgeable about every aspect of home inspections. They are thorough and completely hands-on when doing their inspections. They arrive on time and get to work right away. They are truly about their business. They climb on roofs, inside crawl spaces, get down on their knees and do whatever needs to be done to do a thorough inspection! They welcome you to be involved in every step of the process. They explain everything as they go along and the explanations are in terms you can grasp and understand. This, I greatly appreciate! Numerous photos are taken all along the way. They even pointed out a few things I needed to take care of, that were not part of why I hired them. Along with their professionalism, they are kind and good-natured people. You feel very comfortable communicating with them. You are made to feel free to ask any and all questions regarding your concerns. Their explanations are thorough. Upon completion of the inspection, they sat with me and reviewed everything about the inspection, even though they explained everything all along the way. I had my detailed report emailed to me, with photos, within an hour of them leaving my home!! Jess has done inspections at my home on 3 occasions and Lon on 2 occasions. They are the best!! I would not consider hiring anyone other than Technihouse to conduct inspections at my home. I will hire them again and again. You will not be disappointed, only grateful for hiring them. Sheila S. read more

Husband and I are in the process of purchasing our first home, and we wanted a house that we could live in for the next twenty-thirty years. Lon has done two inspections for us, the first house he pointed out some big ticket items that would have to be addressed sooner rather than later, and things that were just flat out dangerous if not repaired asap. Since the seller wasn't really inclined to help with any of this, we moved on. Lon and his trainee/assistant Jessie are really awesome, between the two nothing gets missed. They show up early so they can check out the roof and exterior of the home, so when you show up they're ready to start with what they've found. You need to have a sense of humour though, cause Lon likes to joke. He takes his job seriously but he's light hearted. He'll tell you if something is wrong, and he'll tell you when something is good but doesn't look that great. While the inspection is well worth the price, as my husband said when we opted not to go for the first house "I don't want anyone but Lon doing any of the other inspections." I really love the fact that they have a receptionist. Because waiting for call backs on whether an inspector could potentially fit you in before your ten days are up, is not something my paranoia likes. You get what you pay for in this case, and I couldn't be happier with everything that Lon uncovers, the sellers might not be thrilled, but I'd rather deal with it before mortgage papers are signed then after! read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Technihouse. I was referred to Lon Grossman by my uncle who had him inspect his home years ago. Unfortunately, Lon was on a medical leave, so I had his partner, Jessica, inspect my home. Given Lon's eminent reputation in the metro-Detroit area, I figured his partner had to be just as good--and I was correct. Jessica did a fantastic job on the home inspection. She was very thorough, inspecting the yard, the garage, the roof, the foundation, the electrical box, the kitchen, rooms, crawl spaces, etc. What was great about the inspection was she wanted me to walk with her, she told me what was wrong and how I might be able to fix it. She encouraged questions and was not intimidated by the realtor. Jessica truly takes her work serious and wants what is best for her customer. They issue a thorough report detailing everything that was reviewed during the inspection and include photographs. I ultimately did not buy the house, it would have required more work than what it was worth. Technihouse saved me tens of THOUSANDS of dollars in repairs. I will admit it, they are not cheap, but you do get what you pay for! You need to look at it as an insurance policy: You are protecting yourself from purchasing a home with problems. I cannot thank Technihouse and Jessica for saving me from making a financial decision that I would have regretted. Thank you! read more

Jess did our inspection on what was going to be our first home. We are SO lucky and grateful that we stumbled upon her. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, walking us through everything she saw and what that meant for us as the potential home owners. She gives very detailed descriptions, answering questions honestly and fully. She is generous with her time, does not make you feel rushed or like she is skipping over things due to scheduling. I learned so much through this inspection that will help us going forward and looking at more homes. I truly do not have the words to do her justice, she is just incredible at what she does. She found things that had been attempted to be hidden and really saved us from making a very costly decision unknowingly. I would recommend her time and time again. Five stars is not even enough. Her report was very detailed, you can tell she takes pride in what she does and knows how important it is for her clients. I cannot thank Jess enough and if you are looking for an inspector, you can stop your search here. I am naturally extremely nervous and unsure about this entire process as a first time home buyer and working with Jess really made me feel much more comfortable with the process. Especially knowing the next house we need an inspection on will be inspected by her too! read more

As first-time home buyers, we want to make sure that the house we buy isn't more than we can handle and doesn't need a lot of major or costly repairs, especially right off the bat. When looking for an inspector, we had no idea where to start and so naturally, we took to Google. We came across Lon after reviewing a few others that did not leave a lasting impression. Reading review after review, we were impressed with how many people cited that he was thorough, knowledgeable and took pride in the quality of his work. Throughout the home inspection, Lon was pointing issues out with mold (that we didn't catch on our first walk through), missing flashing on the roof, electrical that wasn't up to code, improper grading, etc. He gave us many pointers and tips and was very knowledgeable as to what may have caused the issue, how we could correct it and if it was a deal breaker. In addition to answering every question that we had, Lon also provided many laughs and a comfortable setting throughout the entire afternoon! Working with Lon gave us a better idea of what we're getting into and we feel that it was worth the price of admission. We'll definitely be calling him again should we need another inspection. read more

We have been delinquent in letting the Yelp world know how great Jess is. She handled our home inspection late last year (2018), and we couldn't have asked for more. We chose Technihouse because of the reviews, and we couldn't have chosen better. I believe pricing is impacted by distance, so we may have paid a bit more, but Jess is worth every penny. She arrived earlier than our scheduled time and was already on the roof when we got there. She spent nearly the entire day with us (around 7 hours!), and we had our full report by the evening, meaning she probably spent anywhere from 10 to 12 hours on one home inspection. And if you have any hesitation because Jess isn't a "man," put that aside and lock it away. She is unbelievably knowledgeable, thorough, and detailed. We had questions, she had answers. We wanted things checked, she thoroughly checked them. Jess, if you're reading this, we apologize for the delay in letting everyone know how great you are, but we just got super busy with the purchase and the renovations, and time seemed to slip away. However, we never forgot, and hopefully others who read this will also have the same great experience with you as their home inspector! read more

If you ned a house inspection. I strongly suggest that you hire techihouse, i have used this company for 3 home purchases over the last 30 yrs. lon Will show you where you might have to fix things that may be a potential problem down the road. Lon is very knowledgeable--he used to have a radio talkshow and a column in the newspaper called ask the handyman, he is awesome and stands behind his inspections and during one of his inspections. Back in 1987, he noted that the home owner had placed large pieces of heavy furniture against the basement wall hiding a possible defect. Lon thought that it was ofd andsuggested that i take pictures of it. He was right after moving in I had a small leak in the basement wall which led to civil action, however had i not listen to his advice and not have taken the picture I would not have been able to pursue a civil suit for the repair against the previous homeowner. Don't get alarmed Lon is up to date using a digital camera, those weren't available back 30 yrs ago..... the money you spend for one of his inspections is worth every penny.he works for you and he will take care of you, as if you were a friend or a family member. Enjoy your new home purchase. read more

I think this is the first Yelp review I've written but wanted to shout from the rooftop how glad I am we found Jess. We are about to close on a new construction home and knew from prior experience that new builds should definitely be inspected. The site supervisor was not thrilled we took this step and the issues Jess uncovered were probably why. In addition to finding some issues, she advised us on how to deal with getting the reluctant builder to agree to fix them. I won't bother detailing points already covered in previous reviews. All true. Prompt (early), thorough, experienced, personable, explained everything, unflappable w/the site supervisor, etc. A true professional. We are in Washtenaw County and had to pay $645 for the inspection (I think the price was higher due to long travel distance). My husband was skeptical when I told him I hired Jess. He had to leave a little early from the inspection, but texted me this afternoon to say he read her report and was thrilled I had hired her. "You were right, I was wrong". Priceless. Highly recommend and will definitely use Jess again if we ever need another inspection. read more

I'm so happy that I'm a yelper and I found Technihouse on here. This was the first time I got all the way to the inspection phase in the home buying process. Unfortunately the home I was attempting to buy had numerous problems, but fortunately Lon was able to point them out and tell me which ones were serious and which ones were simply cosmetic. He gave me additional reference material regarding installation of plumbing issues and and the synthetic stucco or EIFS that was inappropriately installed on the home I wanted. Though I was disappointed, I felt empowered after the inspection. I feel like going forward I will have a sharper eye when looking at homes and not be distracted by pretty finishings, because of what Lon taught me during the process. He also offers to continue to advise me going forward if I wanted to email him photos of things I thought may be an issue in the home or other homes. I thought that was nice. Overall I could tell that Lon is very experienced and I will continue to use TechniHouse on any home I attempt to buy going forward. read more

Lon completed our home inspection in Novi, MI. He arrived earlier than the set appt. time and completed the external review of the home by the time we arrived. Upon meeting, he provided detail of how he performed his inspection. Upon walking to basement he quickly identified all possible issues with water leaks, furnace, AC, water heater and other related items. He is very thorough, and experienced. In the report, Lon identified all the issues inside and outside of the home, lawn grade issues, window and external siding issues. Full report was sent out on the next business day with a follow up phone call from Lon for answering possible questions which I might have. When other parties asked for the inspection report, the office called and explained the situation. Lon and his team was careful about maintaining the client and service provider relationship. Lon is highly recommended for completing your home inspection. I will call him again for any other home inspection needed. read more

We are purchasing a home in the Clarkston area and we were looking for an inspector that had good reviews, was experienced and professional and that is exactly what we found with Lon. He showed up early and had already walked the property and inspected the roof before I even got there. He walked through the entire house with me area by area, tagged all important items in the basement with what to do in an emergency, pointed out things that stood out as issues for him and what are things I should keep an eye on. We had a radon test come back as high so I emailed Lon and he made several recomendations through email and he contacted them all and gave me pricing as well. He really goes above and beyond what a normal inspector would do to make sure that you are comfortable before and after your purchase. He may cost more money, but is very informative and well worth the added cost. Thanks again Lon for all your help. read more

Lon was the second inspector I had in two weeks. The difference could not be clearer between Technihouse and Pillar-to-Post. Staff was very friendly on the phone and I was able to get my inspection done with a fast turnaround. Lon was there early to my inspection and walked me through step-by-step every part of the inspection. In an inspection with a different company, the inspector overquoted a home repair that made me back away from purchasing the home. As a first time home buyer and someone who knows little about how to maintain a home, he eased my worries and fears any time something came up while also delivering more serious issues in a way that kept me informed but level-headed. Lon went above and beyond with little details too, such as putting labels on gas/water shut offs and chatting with my family, who I brought with me. I would definitely recommend Technihouse to anyone looking to get a home inspected. read more

This team takes their job seriously and cares about their customers. We met with Jess to get an inspection for our first home purchase and she couldn't have done a better job. We went over every inch of the house. Jess made sure we understood the current status of all aspects of the house and what maintenance we'd have to do down the line. As first time home buyers, the fact that Jess took so much time to explain absolutely everything to us was extremely reassuring and helpful. Even better, the report she generated has all the maintenance and suggested repairs we talked about with detailed notes on each feature (with pictures and annotations!). I can now use that report to prioritize a to-do list for the house. If you need any more persuasion to hire Technihouse, my in-laws (who came with to the inspection) told us how they wished they had found someone like Jess to inspect the homes they had purchased! read more

Lon is THE GUY! He is simply AMAZING! He's super professional, extraordinary knowledgeable and very easy to work with. If you're looking for closing the deal fast but likely get ripped off, then go with the inspector list suggested by your realtor. But if you're looking for a real objective evaluation of the house condition and the necessary work you will need to put into your house, Lon is the man! As a first time home buyer, I was amazed by how much he taught me, almost everything a home owner needs to know to save money and maintain your house well for the long run. He's not only a home inspector, but a great person who cares about his customers and stand for their best interests. I was shocked by the big flaws uncovered that were not even noticed by us or our realtor. I will strongly recommend Lon for any home inspection! And I certainly will ask for his help again if I ever need another home inspection. read more

The purchase of my home is the single largest amount of money I will spend at one time, I chose Lon to provide the real story behind the investment I was making. Lon did just that. The first house Lon inspected for me had too many items that needed immediate repair to make that one a good choice for me. Lon found these things, I had no idea! The second house Lon inspected for me will become my new home! I was lucky to find Lon, firstly because of his extensive knowledge of information ranging from critical to nitpicky. Lon knows about recalls on water heaters, furnaces, how to clean a bubble tub, the list goes on and on...amazing! Lon is thorough, extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented and he provides an extensive written report on the spot. Lon's expertise saved me hundreds of thousands of dollars! You can trust him to help you make an informed decision regarding the investment in a house. Thanks, Lon! read more

Working with Jess was truly a 5 star experience. She knows houses, and shares her knowledge generously. The inspection process, from booking to receiving documentation, flowed seamlessly and all aspects of my interaction with her and Technihouse were pleasant and easeful. On site she was thorough and serious but also approachable, and clearly enjoys helping others to understand the condition of their home and the ideal next steps for ensuring everything will continue to run smoothly in years to come. Jess went the extra mile at every opportunity and answered all my questions, even ones that were somewhat peripheral to the inspection. I am now confident that I understood the condition of my new home and the work needed to maintain it properly. As a first-time homebuyer without a lot of initial knowledge, I am amazed at how relieved and empowered I feel after this inspection. Thanks, Jess! read more

I recently had Lon inspect a home me and my husband were purchasing and I was very impressed with his services. He was very thorough in his assessment of the house. He went through every room, and explained what he found in great detail. It helped us make an educated decision on whether we should move forward with the purchase, There are things in houses that are always hidden to the naked eye, and Lon is the one who can find them! He gave a very detailed written report, along with photos, He is the best in town! I would definitely use him again if needed, and he would be the first recommendation I would give to family and friends if they ever need a home inspection, This will the most expensive purchase you make in your life, so you want to make sure you have a professional give you the "good, the bad, and the ugly." Lon is the man who will do that. THANK YOU LON! read more