"Avoid unpleasant surprises. Many inspection firms do not report important health, safety and insurance issues to you.  At Awfully Picky, we also tell you the inconvenient truths." *How to protect yourself when hiring contractors and trade persons * "Lofty Living" (TM) - a deluxe housing concept - using green & universal access building techniques!!! Remember, Jerry was green long before being green or country was cool, hip - or whatever!

 - 248-224-0258 - The highest compliment you can give me is the referral of your family and friends, My business comes from satisfied customers and I appreciate your continued support.

We guarantee: top quality services. If you're not satisfied, you need not pay. Licensed, insured, certified, qualified, and we care. 

- Get the Professional Edge: 14 years in marketing, construction & quality control, 15+ additional years exclusively in home inspection and building science - serving clients, and teaching home inspection at Schoolcraft College and the Michigan Institute of Real Estate.

- Over 4,000 items and conditions inspected for - You receive two immediate on-site reports.  One identifies major issues and concerns thought to impact your purchase decision;  The other identifies important concerns, including safety, but are not thought to significantly impact your buying decision. You receive a FREE CD containing the digital photographs taken at your inspection. Your two custom reports will also reference these photographs. We tell you more, and utilize the most advanced quality control processes to provide you the highest quality in inspection services.

- You will receive my personal service, expertise, opinion, and guarantee -  not those of an employee, subcontractor, or someone with less than 15 years of inspection experience and 27+ years of construction knowledge - I will be your inspector, and unlike most inspectors, (who only refund your inspection fee when they make major errors), I am fully insured to protect you.  I work hard at creating effective quality control processes to protect you and assure you a thorough inspection. For your patronage, I guarantee a better inspection, inspector and a concise report that is "Factual and actual" and easy to read. I guarantee the quality of your inspection. If your not satisfied, you need not pay.

- I work only for you - not the referring real estate professionals, attorneys or mortgage brokers. I do not censor or minimize inspection findings to maintain lucrative referral relationships, nor do I unnecessarily scare clients just to get another inspection.   When real estate professionals refer me, they are expressing their genuine confidence in the knowledge, competence and integrity of AwfullyPicky.com home inspections.  You can feel assured they are looking out for your best interest.  You will receive a thorough and honest inspection, a great experience, and learn the good and the bad about the building's condition.  I don't hold anything back, and I put it in perspective without technical jargon. As my client, I am available to you to answer any building or maintenance questions you have, even long after the inspection. I want to be your and your family's preferred and referred inspector.

Are you selling your home?  We provide a state of the art staging consultation package that includes a  Free Pre-sale Home Inspection to help you sell... all for less than the inspection fee of a regular buyers home inspection!!!  How can we do this?  You help us by answering questions about your experiences in your home. The staging consultation includes the free Seller's Pre-sale Home Inspection, an inspection information binder, the inspection report, along with the inspector's consultation regarding conditions, witnessing of conditions for legal fact, preliminary staging, final staging and other poignant recommendations for selling.  Better prepare your home for the market place. Several leading Real Estate agents recommend an AwfullyPicky.com staging consultation and seller's inspection to their listing clients. It is so much more than just a free inspection all at a very reasonable price.  

Note: I know you hate to spend more money on a home that you are already selling for less than its worth. But, if the condition of your home does not meet the buyers expectations, buyer's will want an even larger discount, or they will walk, so call us first.

You don't have to compromise - 248-224-0258 - at AwfullyPicky.com where quality is #1

Check-out the competition, get quotes for an inspection that does not limit inspector liability to the inspection fee... then give me a call at 248.224.0258 - To schedule a better inspection to meet your needs - Remember, I work only for you.

Free and complete inspection training!!! ( see link at page bottom) - Read - Study - Tell your friends. (60 hours of training can make you as knowledgeable as many certified inspectors with 5 years experience.) 

Why home inspection is among the hottest franchise opportunities in America... .  Watch out! 

We strive for: "Continual Improvement & Excellence"

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(This personal e-mail account is checked weekly so give us a call for immediate information)

Congratulations - If you read or scrolled through this website to this point... you are an in-depth and exceptional person.  I look forward to meeting you.

Need inspection training?  Need repair / maintenance and staging training?  I teach home inspection at: The Michigan Institute of Real Estate, (serving over 20,000 real estate professionals, (Namir & Vicki George)), and Schoolcraft College. Personal instruction and consultations are also available.

At a minimum:  demand an ASHI professional:

Some of the Premier Southeast Michigan Real Estate Professionalso their clients,

Is your inspector an ASHI member, or 

better yet an AwfullyPicky.com professional?

AwfullyPicky.com inspectors tell you more, and in an honest and worthwhile way. 

Smart home buyers prefer an AwfullyPicky.com Home Inspection performed to ASHI Standards under the quality control safeguards by AwfullyPicky.com, (ISO 9003 - 2000 ready).  Buyers want to tour their home with someone they can trust, and ask questions of ... even long after the inspection.  Buyers want full disclosure about their home's conditions, and to fully understand what it all means both now and in the future.

Jerry A. Lootens - Master Inspector  

Check out my serious competition - the better ASHI inspectors, get inspection quotes... then give me a call at 248.224.0258 - to schedule the highest quality services at a competitive rate.  For your convenience, our phones are answered from 8 AM to 10 PM. You can also leave a message

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Your questions Answered in the order you select - alphabetic and by subject or question or call Jerry at 248.224.0258 (Back to top at Q&A) or use Ctrl+Home

Question and answers - A's

A better inspector, how to find a better inspector (Click this link to go to: things to know in finding a qualified insepector)

About AwfullyPicky.com home and building Inspections (we have been in the profession since 1994.  The formal corporate name is J.A.L. & Associates, Inc. located at 287 E. Square Lake Rd., Troy, MI 48085-3166.  With the advent of the Internet and the ability to tell our clients and potential clients more, we have been doing business as AAwfulPicky.com.  The internet allows us to provide extensive information to meet most everyone's needs. Give us a call if you cannot find the information you want.  Jerry Lootens, Master Inspector and corporate president, will be your inspector and consultant. He is an experienced life long builder and home remodeler with over 15 exclusive years in professional home inspection and 25 years in the construction industry. Ask him all the questions you want.  See "qualifications" below for further information on the inspector, Mr. J. A. Lootens)

About us (see "about AwfullyPicky.com...)

About your inspector (Jerry Lootens, Master Inspector will be your inspector and consultant. He is an experienced builder with over 15 exclusive years in professional home inspection and 25 years in the construction industry. Ask him all the questions you want.  see "qualifications" below for further information)

All weather wood foundations (we inspect many of these in SE Michigan, a.k.a. permanent wood foundations, pressure treated wood foundations)

American Society of Home Inspector (see "ASHI" below)

Ants, carpenter bees, termites, and other wood destroying organisms (We are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and have been performing these inspections since 1995)

Appointments  (Call Jerry at 248.224.0258 between 8 Am and 10 PM. Call right away. Scheduling is done on a first come, first served basis. Click this link to go to:  Scheduling

Are all inspections and inspectors the same? (Unfortunately no.  It will take you time to determine who is the right inspector for you. Click this link to go to: Things to know in selecting a qualified inspector.  

ASHI (for the past 13 years we have been full and certified members.  We fully ascribe to  the American Society of Home Inspectors' requirements to report major safety concerns as well as any major system or components that are near the end of their useful operating life.  You need to be safe in and around your home and need to know about major safety hazards.  You further need to know about likely and expected up coming failures of the major equipment and components in the building; 

At awfulpicky.com, we believe you need to be aware to save and plan for the anticipated demise in the next 5 years of any major equipment or components.   Many inspectors do not inform you about old equipment, or if they do, they only project out 90 days to one year for key components such as roof shingle life, etc..  In hard economic times, this short sightedness and short time period may lead to economic hardship and possibly an unnecessary foreclosure)

Asphalt and concrete drives, structures and other surfaces (We always include and inspect the condition and workmanship of these potentially costly components at your inspection.)

Attics and attic access (We do not advise you to join us in the attic.  We do know when it is unsafe, damaging or not necessary to climb or walk through the attic to achieve a thorough inspection. We document conditions through photography and you will receive all the photographs)

Question and answers - B's

Backdrafting (the major cause of the hidden killer - carbon monoxide. We check for the many signs or back drafting at your inspection.  Know that a carbon monoxide test is worthless without the knowledge and experience required of a building scientist)

Basements (We have a significant background and knowledge regarding all 40 common and not so common basement systems from historic hand dug Michigan basements, stone, tile, block and poured basements and foundations, to the several new and modern engineered systems. Also see Michigan basements and permanent wood foundations) 

Basement Leaks (We know the problems, the signs, and the remedies.) 

Bees, carpenter ants, termites, and other wood destroying organisms (We are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and have been performing these inspections since 1995)

Better inspectors (Click this link to go to: tips)

Black mold (see "mold")

Black rot (see "mold")

Black roof streaks (These are algae stains. Most shingle manufacturer's believe algae will not harm or affect the life of their roof shingles.  The stains however are unattractive.  The shingle manufacturing are beginning to incorporate copper granules in their new shingle surface coatings to fight and prevent algae.)

Blackened attic surfaces (if not dirt from air movement, these may be molds and rots.  Talk to your inspector regarding these and the possibility of the more dangerous lightly colored toxic molds)

Boiler and boiler systems (we have extensive experience with these systems for both space and water heating)

Bonded (as licensed Michigan builders, we are bonded and carry fidelity bonding for all non-owner employees)

Brick and brickwork (we have seen it all.  Let us look for you with our experienced eyes. Also see exterior)

Brown mold (see "mold")

Brown rot (see "mold")

Breaker box (see "electrical load center")

Building codes (as licensed builders, we know many of the code requirements as well as the code limitations. As a courtesy. we will inform you of any unnecessary risks we see you may be buying into. For further information, see "codes" )

Question and answers - C's

Carbon Monoxide (we utilize the industries most accurate equipment and know how to effectively test for it.)

Carpenter ants and carpenter bees (We are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and have been performing pest inspections since 1995)

Certificate of insurance ( link to Insurance Certificate Information )

Certified Home inspector (certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors, ASHI - 1997)

Certified Quality Auditor  (by the American Association of Quality Control - 1990)

Certified internal auditor (by the Institute of Internal auditors -  1982)

Chimney Leaks and age related problems (We know the problems, the signs, and the remedies.) 

Codes, building, electrical, mechanical, etc (as licensed builders, we know many of the code requirements as well as the code limitations. As a courtesy, we will inform you of any unnecessary risks we see you may be buying into. Always feel free to pick our brain on this topic)

Concrete drives, structures and surfaces (We inspect all these potentially costly components for condition and safety.)

Contact us (Jerry 248.224.0258 between 8 Am and 10 PM or aawfulpicky.com@comcast.net)

Crawlspaces and crawlspace access (we provide a free structural evaluation with every home or building inspection.  Our extensive knowledge and experience with the 14 major crawlspace foundation systems used throughout Michigan will serve you well. As licensed contractors since 1983, as well as deck builders, (1985-1986), and our 2004 expert witness service regarding mold, water penetration and foundations assures you a better inspection. You do not have to join us in the crawlspace, but you can.  We know when it is unsafe, damaging or not necessary to climb into or through the crawlspace to achieve a thorough and top quality inspection. We also document the conditions for you through photography and you will receive all the photographs)

Question and answers - D's

Do you climb, crawl into, walk, enter or go through... ? (see each topic e.g. roof, attic, crawlspace, etc)

Do you climb, enter or go through... ? (see topic, such as climb roofs, go into attics, crawl the crawlspace, etc)

Do you give discounts to clients, landlords and property investors repeat customers?  (Absolutely. We offer savings for many early weekday morning inspections. Also, once you have had an AwfulPicky.com inspection you receive future inspection discounts since you are keenly aware and can assist on the next, top quality, inspection.)

Do you inspect homes throughout Southeast Michigan...  (We inspect homes and businesses throughout Southeast Michigan. Call and tell us the town or city and we can tell you right away if we can assist you, or we can refer you to an inspector who is close by.)

Do you accept VISA, Master Charge or American express?  (To keep inspection costs low, we do not currently accept these payment methods, but we do accept personal checks, and yes, they sometimes they can be post dated.)

Do you take personal checks  (Local checks.)

Doors and windows (Always an important part of a thorough inspection. Unlike most inspectors, if possible, we test operate each and every one of them) 

Decks and patios (Always an important part of a thorough inspection. Unlike most inspectors, we have personnally built many decks in the past and know the many problems caused by poor construction and building techniques, as well as weaknesses and short comings in the current and past building codes. 

Question and answers - E's

Education (Jerry Lootens, your master inspector: Great Lakes Maritime Academy - 1971-1972, Wayne State University, geology, criminal justice, business - 1973- 1978, and 25 years of diversified construction trades and management, inspection and design experience in the construction and remodeling industries, universal building consultant, building scientist)

Electrical (we thoroughly inspect this critical system. We have been in continual training regarding residential wiring since Detroit Edison residential wiring training in 1983)

Electrical codes (as licensed builders and home remodelers, we know the requirements of residential codes as well as their limitations. We will inform you of any unnecessary risks we see you are buying into. further see "codes")

Electrical load center (we thoroughly inspect this critical component for overloading, fire hazards, grounding and other significant defects. We have been in continual training regarding residential wiring since Detroit Edison training in 1983)

Electrical service panel (see "electrical load center")

Errors and Omission Insurance (We carry it to protect you, see insurance)

Experience (15 plus years in professional home inspection, roof and painting contractor 1973-1978, remodeler and builder  - throughout 1980s, professional building inspector since 1994, home inspection instructor at School Craft College and the Michigan Institute of Real Estate 2004 to present) 

Exterior (fully inspected. Many clients are surprised by the many poor conditions we find and report. We are past painting and remodeling contractors.  Includes trim, siding, brickwork, porches, decks, gutters, etc. be they made of stucco or cement board, EFIS, vinyl, wood, man-made products, etc.)

EFIS - exterior finish insulation systems (Clients are surprised by the problems we find. This siding is a common exterior cladding on expensive homes and buildings. see "exterior")

Question and answers - F's

Face brick (see "brick and brickwork")

Finding a better inspector (Click this link to go to: tips)

Foliage, trees and shrubs (we inspect for their impact on the building and foundations.

Fuse box (see "electrical load center")

Foreclosed homes and buildings (Ideally, the utilities should be on and fully functioning for a complete inspection.  There are many times though that the utilities cannot be made operational for the inspection.  Unfortunately, follow-up visit charges will be assessed if the building owner cannot give you the needed peace of mind. Or link to: Foreclosed Building Issues

Foundations (we provide a free structural evaluation with every home or building inspection.  Our extensive knowledge and experience with the 16 major foundation systems used throughout Michigan will serve you well. As licensed contractors since 1983, as well as deck builders, (1985-1986), and our 2004 expert witness service regarding mold, water penetration and foundations assures you a better inspection.

Furnace (we inspect all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for function and decreased life expectancy. We utilize some of the best carbon monoxide and other equipment and inspection techniques to further protect you so you know the condition of the system.) 

Question and answers - G's

General Liability Insurance (see "insurance")

Guarantee (Not only are we fully insured to protect you, we provide you the highest quality services: if you're not satisfied, you need not pay.  - Is your inspector an AwfullyPicky.com Inspector? 

Question and answers - H's

Historic Homes (We inspect many 100 year plus old homes. From pre-Civil War Michigan homes to a 400 year old New Mexico adobe see "what is inspected")

How long has the inspector been in inspection profession? (started prior to 1994)

How long has AwfullyPicky.com been in the inspection business (since 1994) Aka. J.A.L. & Associates, Inc. dba. as AawfulPicky Home Inspections and Energy Audits founded 1994.  

How long does an inspection take, and do I need to be there? (It is better to be at the inspection so that you can see first hand and discuss any troublesome conditions with Jerry Lootens, your master inspector. Inspections usually take 2 to 2.5 hours for small homes and more time for larger buildings.  Jerry will be able to better estimate the time needed for your inspection when talking to you.

How much does an inspection cost? (Click this link to go to: pricing)

Hydronic and hydronic baseboard heating (we inspect these deluxe heating systems for both operation and age related problems.)

Question and answers - I's

Immediate inspection reports (immediately at the end of your thorough inspection, you receive two different reports. Report #1 lists all the big, costly problems or major health, safety and habitation issues impacting your purchase decision, Report #2 lists the important, though less costly, problems thought not to immediately impact your purchase decision. These reports help you understand their impact on your purchase and scheduling of  repairs or replacement. link to:  Sample report - a sample report and much more.)  

Infra-red thermography  (We carry infra-red equipment at all times. We provide a free phase #1 energy audit with every home inspection. Please discuss you needs with your inspector)

Inspection agreement, inspection contract, ( We believe we have the fairest agreement for our client.  Link to: inspection agreement and read closely between the lines. We don't trick and trap you by limiting insurance or warranty coverage to the mere inspection fee amount.  Most inspectors will not allow you to see their agreement until the time of the inspection.  watch-out)

Inspection covers what? (see "what is inspected")

Inspection fee or price (for a top quality inspection, Click this link to go to: pricing)

Inspection report (We provide you two immediate reports at the end of the inspection as well a all the photographs taken to document the conditions. see "immediate inspection reports")

Inspection scope We follow the ASHI Standards (see "what is inspected"  or go to and surf ASHI.org) 

Inspector qualifications (your inspector will have over 10 significant years of inspection experience to assure you a better inspection and inspection experience.)

Inspector who will be your inspector? (To assure inspection quality, Jerry Lootens will be your master inspector. No substitutions will be made.)

Insulation - (we inspect the visible areas for proper and adequate insulation. We also inform you of the areas of weakness in the buildings insulation envelop.  We carry infra-red detection equipment to more fully access conditions. 

Insurance (fully insured with Errors and Omission, aka. professional liability insurance, as well as general liability insurance to protect you. We do not use the trick and trap inspection agreement clause many other inspectors use to prevent you from being insured and protected against significant inspector errors.)

Interior (fully inspected. We are past painting and remodeling contractors. Includes walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, etc.)

InterNACHI (see Inter-National Association of Home Inspectors, we do not ascribe to their limited standards of practice)

Inter-National  Association of Certified Home Inspectors (one of the two smaller inspector associations. The Inter-NACHI standards are only a sub-set of the ASHI standards and do not require as much from the inspectors.  We do not subscribe to offering less to our clients.

Question and answers - K's

Knob and tube electrical wiring (we see and inspect it all the time. This pre 1930 wiring is old and many believe it to be a significant hazard. It is not a grounding type system needed for many new appliances)

Question and answers - L's

Lead (as a past painting contractor, we will tell you about these poisons. We applied a great deal of lead paint in the 1970s and we know where it typically hides. You need to protect yourself. 

Leaks (We know the problems, the signs, and the remedies.) 

Liability Insurance (It is included with our professional liability coverage. see "insurance")

License (licensed Michigan Builder since 1995.  To date, Michigan does not license the inspection profession.  As a consumer, you need to be aware that all states with licensing have lowered the standards to levels well below what you and I would required to protect the public. The politicians again have truly hurt the public, but it has drastically lowered the price of inspections, but at a major cost to home buyers.)

Log homes and foundations (we provide a free structural evaluation with every home or building inspection.  Our extensive knowledge and experience with the 16 major foundation systems used under log homes will serve you well. We know first hand about wood shrinkage and movement in log construction. As licensed contractors since 1983, as well as deck builders, (1985-1986), and our 2004 expert witness service regarding mold, water penetration and foundations assures you a better inspection.  )

Load center box (see "electrical load center")

Question and answers - M's

Master Inspector (your inspector will have over 10 significant years of inspection experience.  we want you to receive a better inspection and inspection experience.)

Mechanical codes (as licensed builders, we know residential codes as well as their limitations. We will inform you of any unnecessary risks you are buying into. further see "codes")

Michigan Basements (We have a significant background and knowledge regarding both the historic Michigan hand dug basements as well as the new ultra modern engineered concrete panelized Michigan basements.)

Moisture (We have a significant background and knowledge regarding moisture problems throughout the building.  We will tell you if we observe moisture evidence as well as vermin, mold, and humidity issues and discuss your options as well a attempt ot photograph the conditions.

Mold, vermin, and wood destroying organisms, (We report everything we see, (and smell), and we discuss your remediation options for both rot and molds.  We use proprietary photo techniques to better observe the severity of conditions. We are affiliated with trustworthy test laboratories if you need further professional services.)

Question and answers - N's

NACHI (see "Inter-National Association of Home Inspectors")

NAHI (see "National Association of Home Inspectors")

National Association of Home Inspectors (one of the two smaller inspector associations The NAHI standards are only a smaller sub-set of the ASHI standards and do not require as much from the inspectors. We do not subscribe to offering less to our clients.

Question and answers - P's

Permanent wood foundations (As licensed builders we have installed several of these advanced foundation systems and inspected many others.)

Plumbing codes (as licensed builders, we know residential codes, as well as their limitations. We will inform you of any unnecessary risks you are buying into. further see "codes")

Plumbing Leaks - We know the problems, the signs, and the remedies.) 

Pricing - what does an inspection cost (or link to pricing)

Professional Liability Insurance (see insurance)

Professionalism (We have been in the business since 1994 leading the profession in inspection scope, quality control, inspection techniques and methods, insurance, reporting, etc.)

Question and answers - Q's

Qualifications of inspector (Jerry Lootens: 15 plus years experience in professional home inspection, roof and painting contractor 1973-1978, remodeler and builder  - throughout 1980s, professional building inspector since 1994, home inspection instructor at School Craft College and the Michigan Institute of Real Estate 2004 to present.  Education includes Great Lakes Maritime Academy - 1971-1972, Wayne State University, geology, criminal justice, business - 1973- 1978, and 25 years of diversified construction trades and management, inspection and design experience in the construction and remodeling industries, universal building consultant)

Quality (AwfulPicky.com home inspection prides itself on maintaining the profession's highest quality standards. Go to as ee insurance)

Question and answers - R's

Report (see "immediate reports")

Radon (we use the most accurate testing equipment for our 48  hour duration tests)

Rot (Rot is mold, see "mold")

Roof and roof coverings (fully inspect every roof and roof plane. We are past roofing contractors.  We carry long ladders for commercial roof inspections. We know what you will need to know about the condition of any of the 30 major roofing systems found throughout Michigan..., slate, shake, tile, shingle, membrane, flat, composite, laminate, asphalt, fiberglass, etc.   We do not make you join us on the roof.  We know when it is unsafe, damaging or not necessary to climb or walk the roof to achieve a thorough inspection. We document conditions through photography. You will receive all the photographs)

Roof streaks (these are algae that most shingle manufacturer's believe will do not harm the life of the roof shingles, but leaves them unattractive to observe.)

Question and answers - S's

Sample report - We provide you two immediate reports at the end of the inspection as well a all the photographs taken to document the conditions. see "immediate inspection reports") 

Scope (see "what is inspected" or surf ASHI.org.)

Scheduling an appointment - Inspections are typically scheduled on weekdays for 8 or 9 AM, 12 or 1PM and 4 or 5PM.  Weekends and holidays are available. Call early. First come, first served. Or link to Scheduling

Septic systems (We perform septic inspection throughout Southeasst Michigan. The exception is Macomb County as we do not pump the systems)

Siding (see "exterior")

Spotted or discolored attic surfaces (these may be mold and rot related. Talk to your inspector regarding these.)

Stains (point them out and we will discuss them in detail.)

Structure (we provide a free structural evaluation with every building inspection.)

Stucco (see "exterior")

Question and answers - T's

Termites (We are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and have been performing inspections since 1995)

Testimonials (see body of text above. I quote only cute and short favorites)

Training (Midwest Institute of Building Inspection 1994, 20 plus hours annually as required by ASHI since 1995, Licensed Michigan Builder. 120 plus training hours annually Journal of Light Construction and the National Association of Home Builders since 1995, Detroit Edison residential wiring and code compliance training 1983) 

Trees, shrubs and other foliage, (we inspect for their impact on the building and foundations.

Tripping Hazards (A bad trip can devastate your family. Insurance is not enough. We report and document these conditions when observed.

Thoroughness (Midwest Institute

Question and answers - V's

Vermin, mold and wood destroying organisms (We feel obligated to photograph and tell you everything we see and smell. So pull us aside anytime if you want this information to be kept confidential)

Question and answers - W's

Warranty (Not only are we fully insured to protect you, we provide you the highest quality services: if you're not satisfied, you need not pay.  - Is your inspector an AwfullyPicky.com Inspector?)

Water Leaks (We know the problems, the signs, and the remedies.  Most homes have water problems) 

Will you go to and inspect homes throughout Southeast Michigan...  (we inspect homes and businesses throughout Southeast Michigan. Call and tell us the town or city and we can tell you right away or refer you to a close by inspector.)

Will you...  (see "do you")

What is inspected? (The scope of the inspection includes all the ASHI.org scope; Inspecting all the major systems that any and all good inspections should include, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Plumbing, Structure, Foundation, Interior and Exterior systems, Roof, Attic, Porches, Decks, etc. We tell you more about your systems and components so as to prepare your for their care and maintenance. Tell us of your specific needs especially if they fall outside the normal scope. You will be delightfully surprised by our expertise.

What are the inspector's qualifications and education? (see "qualifications")

What do I get? (a better inspector, a better inspection and two better separate reports, or go to "immediate reports" or link to benefits for much more.

What does an inspection cost? (go to pricing)

What does the inspection report look like? (see "immediate reports")

Who will be your inspector (Jerry Lootens, Master Inspector will be your inspector and consultant. He is an experienced builder with over 15 exclusive years in professional home inspection. Ask him all the questions you want.  see qualifications for further information)

Why use AwfullyPicky.com home and building inspector (Jerry Lootens, your Master Inspector meets the most stringent requirements of the profession as well as those of a quality control professional.

Workers compensation insurance (Seller's, buyers, and home owners beware; any service employee, tradesperson, inspector, real estate agent, who is not a part owner of their company needs to be insured and covered for works compensation by their employer. If not, and the employee gets hurt, then the property owner is liable for the total workers compensation claim.   Home owners insurance usually does not cover these major costs)

Question and answers - Y's

Your inspector will be:  (Jerry Lootens, Master Inspector will be your inspector and consultant. He is an experienced builder with over 15 exclusive years in professional home inspection. Ask him all the questions you want.  see qualifications for further information) 

Your inspection report (see "immediate report")

Thank you for visiting, and please promote the profession.  The political powers in real estate and state government want to weaken the profession standards to prevent the in depth inspections the public wants, or conversely want to minimize the number of inspections by making inspectors insurers of the property and raising the cost of inspections. 

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