The home inspection was VERY comprehensive and great! The well and septic inspection was…read morecomprehensive and good. All were worth the money. Thanks Nathan!

From the owner: Big town services with small town care. You shouldn't have to compromise. We have all of the…read morefeatures and specialties of the big guys with the personalized service of a local small business.

Rich is incredibly thorough, and super knowledgeable and friendly…read more Highly recommended!

From the owner: Led by Certified Master Inspector® Rich Beasley, we provide comprehensive real estate inspection…read moreservices throughout the central and western Upper Peninsula using advanced technology including drone inspections and thermal imaging. Services: Buyer's & Seller's Home Inspections, Re-Inspections, Commercial Property Inspections, Manufactured Home Certifications, Radon Testing, Mold Testing & Air Quality Analysis. Why Choose Us: Over 1,000+ inspections completed since 2019. Same-day scheduling available. Digital reports delivered within 48 hours. Husband-wife inspection team for faster, more thorough service. Licensed drone pilot for comprehensive assessments. We serve Marquette, Alger, Delta, Schoolcraft, and Luce counties, including Marquette, Escanaba, Gwinn, Munising, Ishpeming, Negaunee, Manistique, Grand Marais, and surrounding U.P. communities. We also travel throughout the greater Upper Peninsula upon request.

DO NOT HIRE! I hired Big Moose to perform a competent and diligent home inspection before…read morecompleting the purchase of the property. The purpose of the inspection was to identify material defects, safety concerns, and conditions requiring repair or replacement so that I could make an informed decision regarding the purchase and negotiate appropriately before closing on my house sale. Following the purchase, significant defects were discovered that were not properly identified or reported in your inspection that were present, observable, and readily accessible at the time of the inspection. A reasonably competent home inspector performing a reasonably diligent inspection would have identified and disclosed the defects noted below, including but not limited to: 1. Rotten and Defective Deck Investigation revealed significant deterioration of the deck boards and insufficient structural integrity of the sub-structure, requiring the replacement of the deck for safe use. 2. Improper Water Heater Installation A subsequent plumbing inspection determined that the water heater had been improperly installed. This condition was identified by a HVAC contractor providing an expert opinion of the condition of the furnace and readily noted the improper water heater installation. The plumber who replaced the unit definitively concluded that the improper installation was the cause of its malfunction, thereby necessitating its replacement to ensure essential water heater function for the residence. 3. Window Replacement Issues Expenses related to window replacement, including the necessary replacement of eight (8) windows due to extensive frame rot, were not disclosed or addressed in the inspection. So dangerous as well. See Video. 4. Exterior Wall Damage Significant rotting exists under the siding. A pest control technician discovered this when noting a bulge in the house corner and suspecting moisture damage. Upon deck removal, the entire house corner contained rotten wood, including 6 feet of the ledger board. The plywood sheathing in this area was completely rotted, and the insulation lay at the bottom. 5. Broken Water Spicket A broken water spigot immediately discharged water into the lower level upon activation, resulting in significant water damage requiring renovation of the basement. These defects have caused Karen Knusta to incur substantial expenses, including costs for deck replacement, water heater replacement, window replacement, plumbing inspection and repairs, exterior wall repairs and basement renovation. We are now in the middle of massive remodeling and paying out of pocket $30,000. All this happened because the inspector didn't do his job or maybe knew the owner and cut a deal to ignore all of the things wrong with the house. The owner does not want to help pay for anything and doesn't care about the impact this has on our life. DO NOT USE BIG MOOSE HOME INSPECTORS.

Big Moose Inspections did a inspection of a home my wife and I purchased, After purchasing , after…read morethe purchase we had several things done to the home as far as electrical and plumbing. These licensed contractors which were masters in there field found issues that should have been clearly found. I had a home from before this purchase that we decided to sell and I knew of problems that were not a danger but things that should be fixed. The purchased realtor recommended Big Moose Inspections and the only real thing they found was outlets that were not grounded, this part of the home was built in 1962 before grounded outlets and they made a big deal out of it. It took a Master electrician to show that this was done this way in that era and it was grandfathered and only required a sticker stating it was not a grounded outlet.

Thorough and clear inspection report, complete with photos showing both issues and positive home…read moreaspects. Excellent follow up. Highly recommend this home inspector. Performed a home inspection for me in St. Germain.

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