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Home Inspector in Troy, MI
Troy is one of Oakland County's most sought-after communities — top-rated schools, a booming business district along the Big Beaver corridor, and a housing market that ranges from mid-century ranches to sprawling 1990s colonials and luxury estates. These are larger homes with more systems and more to inspect, and getting the details right matters. PPT Inspections has evaluated Troy homes and the surrounding Oakland County area since 1994. We deliver an honest, thorough assessment of exactly what you're buying — no rushing, no glossing over the expensive stuff.
Inspecting Troy's Colonials, Quad-Levels, and Estates the Right Way
Troy grew up in distinct waves, and its housing reflects that history block by block. The neighborhoods south of Long Lake Road are largely made up of 1960s and 1970s ranches, quad-levels, and early colonials — solid homes, but ones now carrying original mechanical systems well past their designed lifespan. North Troy and the areas that filled in through the 1980s and 1990s produced the larger colonials and estates the city is known for today: bigger footprints, more bedrooms, finished basements, and multiple heating and cooling zones. A home built to a 1968 standard and a home built in 1995 need very different things from an inspector, and after three decades in Oakland County we know exactly what each era tends to hide.
Because Troy homes tend to be larger than the metro average, there is simply more to evaluate. A 3,500-square-foot colonial may have two furnaces, two air conditioning condensers, a finished basement concealing framing and plumbing, a three-car garage, and a roof with several planes, valleys, and penetrations. Every one of those systems is an opportunity for a defect, and every finished surface is a place where a problem can stay hidden until it becomes expensive. We budget the time a large Troy home actually requires rather than forcing it into a two-hour slot, because the whole point of an inspection is to find the things a quick walkthrough would miss.
The 1990s Building Boom and What It Left Behind
The 1990s were a consequential decade for home construction, and Troy has plenty of homes from that era. Polybutylene plumbing, used in many homes built before the mid-1990s, is known to degrade internally and fail without warning. EIFS synthetic stucco, popular on higher-end homes of the period, can trap moisture behind the cladding and cause hidden rot if it was not installed and flashed correctly. Oriented strand board sheathing can delaminate after long-term moisture exposure, particularly in attics with poor ventilation. These are issues that reward an inspector who knows to look for them and can slip past an inexperienced eye entirely. We inspect Troy's 1990s homes with those specific failure points in mind.
An Affluent, Fast-Moving Market
Troy's proximity to major automotive and technology employers, combined with its highly rated school district, keeps demand high and inventory tight. That draws a lot of relocation buyers — families moving in from out of state who have never set foot in the home until closing approaches. In a fast market, buyers sometimes feel pressure to waive the inspection contingency. We strongly advise against it, especially on the larger and older homes where deferred maintenance and era-specific defects add up quickly. A thorough inspection gives you the leverage to negotiate repairs, request a credit, or walk away with your earnest money intact.
We schedule promptly and deliver a detailed, photo-documented report within 24 to 48 hours, so you can meet your contingency window and make a fully informed decision about one of the largest purchases of your life.
Buying in Troy's Competitive Market? Don't Skip the Inspection.
Troy consistently ranks among Oakland County's strongest housing markets, and that strength can push buyers into quick decisions. On a larger, higher-priced home, the cost of a surprise after closing — a failed heat exchanger, a leaking finished basement, a roof at the end of its life — dwarfs the price of a thorough inspection.
PPT Inspections gives every system in your prospective Troy home the time and attention it deserves, regardless of the home's price point. Our detailed reports and optional thermal imaging are especially valuable on large properties, where a single hidden issue can be costly to remedy after you own it. You get the information you need to move confidently or negotiate intelligently.
What We Inspect in Every Troy Home
A complete evaluation of every accessible system — with extra attention to the systems that come with Troy's larger, multi-era housing stock.
Foundation & Structure
We evaluate foundation walls, footings, and any slab sections for cracking, settling, and water infiltration. On quad-levels and split-levels we pay particular attention to the transitions between levels, where framing and grading issues tend to show up first.
Plumbing Systems
We identify supply line material — including polybutylene in some pre-1995 homes — evaluate drain lines, check water heater age and function, and test water pressure throughout the home. Homes with second-floor laundry or multiple bathrooms get extra scrutiny at every fixture.
Electrical
We evaluate the main panel and any subpanels, breaker condition, wiring, grounding, and GFCI protection. Larger Troy homes often have significant electrical loads, and we document undersized or overloaded circuits so you know what an upgrade might involve.
HVAC Systems
Many Troy colonials run multiple furnaces and air conditioning zones. We evaluate condition, efficiency indicators, heat exchanger integrity, and ductwork for each system, and we document the age of every unit so you can anticipate replacement costs accurately.
Roof & Attic
We inspect roofing material, flashing at every penetration and valley, gutter performance, and attic ventilation and insulation. Larger roofs with multiple planes have more failure points, and we check each one — including for OSB sheathing issues in 1990s builds.
Exterior & Cladding
We assess siding, trim, windows, doors, decks, and grading. On homes clad in EIFS synthetic stucco we look carefully for the moisture-trapping problems that era of construction is known for, and we document any signs of hidden damage behind the cladding.
Finished Basement
Troy's finished basements can conceal water intrusion, framing issues, and non-permitted work. We evaluate wall and floor conditions, look for staining and efflorescence, check sump systems, and flag areas where finishes may be hiding a moisture history.
Interior & Garage
Room-by-room evaluation of walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors, plus testing of installed appliances, smoke and CO detectors, and exhaust fans. Attached garages — often three-car in Troy — are checked for firewall integrity and safe separation from living space.
Why Troy Home Buyers Choose PPT Inspections
Credentials and local experience that deliver real value on every Troy inspection.
30+ Years Experience
We have inspected homes across Troy and Oakland County since 1994. Three decades in the field mean we recognize what each era of Troy construction tends to hide.
InterNACHI & NAFHAC Certified
We hold certifications from InterNACHI and NAFHAC and are members of Independent Home Inspectors of North America — the industry's most respected credentials.
Thermal Imaging Available
Infrared scanning reveals hidden moisture, missing insulation, and electrical hotspots — particularly valuable on Troy's large homes and finished basements.
How to Schedule Your Troy Inspection
We keep it simple — one call gets you scheduled, and your report arrives within 48 hours.
Reach Out to Us
Call (313) 399-7016 or email pptinspections@hotmail.com to pick your date and time.
We Inspect the Home
Our certified inspector arrives on time and walks every system thoroughly — you're encouraged to attend and ask questions along the way.
Report in 24–48 Hours
Your detailed, photo-documented report is delivered fast enough to meet your contingency window and support your negotiations.
Troy Home Inspection FAQ
The questions Troy buyers ask us most — answered honestly.