Home Inspection in Burton, MI
Older homes and post-war houses next door to Flint, inspected with thermal imaging and reported within 24 hours.
Burton borders Flint on the east and southeast, so it is one of the closest communities to our home base. Mike's Complete Home Inspection inspects homes across Burton for first-time buyers, investors, families moving up and sellers getting ready to list.
Every inspection is done by an InterNACHI certified, Board Certified Master Inspector, with thermal imaging included and a digital report delivered same-day to within 24 hours. Because Burton is so close, same-day and next-day appointments are usually possible.
Burton's housing and what we look for
Like Flint next door, much of Burton's housing went up in the first half of the last century and in the years after World War II, when the auto plants drew families to the area. Many streets are lined with modest bungalows, small two-story homes and post-war ranches, most with basements. Newer subdivisions sit further out, but the bulk of what changes hands in Burton is an older home that has been updated many times.
Houses of this age often hold their value well when the basics are sound, and they can also hide expensive repairs. Our inspection is built to tell you which is which: the condition of the roof and foundation, how the electrical and plumbing have been updated, and how much life the furnace and water heater have left.
What we watch for in Burton
- •Mixed-era electrical: older wiring, ungrounded circuits and panels that have been added to over time.
- •Galvanized supply lines and older drain piping, common in pre-1960 homes in the Flint area, which we call out clearly in the report.
- •Original sewer laterals that may be clay or Orangeburg pipe. We recommend a sewer scope on any home built before 1985 or with mature trees on the lot.
- •Basement moisture, foundation cracks and grading on clay soil, which slows drainage and pushes water toward the walls.
- •Radon. Genesee County sits in a moderate-to-elevated EPA radon zone, so we recommend testing on every purchase.
Inspections Burton clients book most
Home Inspection
The full inspection, built around the issues older Mid-Michigan homes tend to have.
Sewer Scope Inspection
A camera inspection of the main line for roots, cracks, offsets and sags.
Radon Testing
48-hour testing with calibrated continuous monitors.
203K Consultation
For buyers financing the purchase and renovation of an older Burton home in one FHA 203K loan.
Defect Cost Report
Puts repair cost estimates next to the findings, which helps when you negotiate.
See the full list of inspection services.
Frequently asked
Are you a licensed home inspector for Burton?
Michigan does not license home inspectors at the state level, so look for certification instead. Mike's Complete Home Inspection is InterNACHI certified and a Board Certified Master Inspector. The About page lists the team's credentials.
What do inspections usually find on older Burton homes?
The most common findings are aging electrical updates, galvanized plumbing, worn roofs, older furnaces and water heaters, and basement moisture. None of these has to end a purchase, but you should know about them before you close.
Can you help if I am buying a Burton home that needs work?
Yes. Along with the home inspection, we offer FHA 203K consultations for buyers who want to finance repairs with the purchase, and a defect cost report that estimates what the findings will cost to fix.
How long does the inspection take?
Plan on 2 to 3 hours on site for a typical home. You are welcome to attend; the last 30 to 45 minutes is the best time to walk through the findings with us.
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