Rochester Hills is one of our most-inspected cities. The housing stock is dominated by large-lot subdivisions built between 1985 and today, with a smaller inventory of older homes near downtown Rochester and original farmhouse properties on the city's edges. We know the local builders, the common construction issues by era, and what to look for in every Rochester Hills neighborhood.
Most of Rochester Hills' housing was built in two waves: an initial wave of 1980s and early-90s subdivisions (Stoney Creek, Brookdale, the original Avon-area developments) and a continuing wave of newer construction from 2000 onward (the Yates, Stoney Creek, and northern subdivisions). On the older end the inspection focus is on original roof systems past their service life, original HVAC at end-of-life, and the kind of moisture and grading issues that show up after 30+ years on a builder-graded lot. On the newer end the focus is on builder-quality issues: insulation, flashing, HVAC sizing, and finished basement modifications.
Rochester Hills also has a smaller inventory of original 1960s and 70s ranches (particularly near the downtown Rochester border and around the original Avon Road corridor) and a handful of original farmhouse properties on larger acreage. These older properties often have private wells, septic systems, or outbuildings that require their own inspection attention. We tailor every inspection to the actual age and configuration of the home.
Yes — Stoney Creek, Brookdale, Yates, and Christian Hills are core service areas. We know the original builders and the common construction issues by era, and we can usually schedule within 24 hours.
Yes, we inspect new construction throughout Rochester Hills including the northern and eastern infill subdivisions. Always book before final walkthrough so you have leverage with the builder.
Yes. The pre-1980 Rochester Hills inventory needs a careful inspection approach — original electrical service, original mechanical systems, and original drainage patterns all need close attention. That's our specialty.