Sterling Heights is one of the largest residential markets in Macomb County and one of our most-inspected eastside service areas. Most of the housing was built between 1965 and 1995, with continuing newer construction on the north and east edges of the city. We inspect Sterling Heights multiple times a week.
The bulk of Sterling Heights' housing stock was built between 1965 and 1995 — large ranches, tri-levels, and 4-bedroom colonials in subdivisions throughout the city. Common findings on this era of construction: aluminum branch wiring in some 1965–1973 homes, original cast-iron drain stacks now past service life, original or first-replacement furnaces and water heaters, fuse panels that were partially upgraded, and original roof systems on borrowed time (many homes are now on their second or third roof).
The newer Sterling Heights subdivisions (1995 onward, particularly on the northern and eastern edges) shift the inspection focus to builder-quality issues: undersized HVAC for finished basements, attic insulation depth at or below code minimum, improper soffit ventilation, plumbing rough-in shortcuts, and grading and drainage that haven't kept up with finished basement modifications. We tailor every inspection to the actual era and history of the home.
Sterling Heights is 25–40 minutes from our Farmington Hills office and a core service area. We can typically schedule within 24 hours of booking, including Saturday morning slots.
Yes — we tailor every inspection to the actual era of the home. The 1960s/70s housing needs attention to electrical and drain stacks; the 1990s/2000s housing needs attention to builder-quality issues. We know the difference and inspect accordingly.
Yes, we inspect new construction throughout Sterling Heights. Always book before final walkthrough so the builder has time to address findings while you have leverage.