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HOMEWARD BOUND

Home inspection, Septic Systems

About us

Home Inspection

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTION AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTION, WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION, WATER TESTING, SOME SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, RADON TESTING & WOOD BORING INSECT INSPECTING.


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.212 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
17%
3
0%
2
8%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.2
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Susan D.
03/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Bob was prompt and took care to check everything in the home. He was thorough and even offered to speak to homeowner for me to resolve an issue. Would recommend and hire again.
Description of Work: home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jordan S.
09/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Home inspection
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

michelle L.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Professional, smart, courteous.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Joanie T.
07/2013
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They did a good job.
Description of Work: They inspected our new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Marilyn B.
06/2013
2.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
A terrible service. He missed countless things that have cost us tens of thousands of dollars since buying the home. Every contractor that we have used since then has said the same thing and quot;how did your inspector miss this?!and quot;
Description of Work: Providing a home inspection for a home we were purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$370

Kevin H.
05/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I am in the process of buying a condo, and when I pulled up, Bill (my inspector) was already there checking out the front and back of the unit. We met, and Bill as a person was very enjoyable and easy to talk to (which was important, as this was my first home and I was VERY nervous). Anytime I had a question, I asked and he knew the answer right away. To qualify this, I asked some questions that I already knew the answers to, as a test of sorts, which he aced. While he didn't take me around with him on the outside inspection, he did ask me to go around the condo with him on the inside, as this was my time to learn about the house I was buying. He described everything that needed some work, recommended how he would do it (vs what a contractor would) and even gave me a ballpark of what it would cost me. He checked every room, the inside and outside, the Radon levels, Wood damaging insects, and the attic, and provided pictures in my report of the major problem areas. He was very professional and his experience showed every step of the way. I highly recommend Bill and Homeward Bound Home Inspections.
Description of Work: Detailed home inspection: Radon Test, wood boring insects, pictures provided with report, and when I asked him "Would you buy this home if you were in my position" he actually gave me an answer. I rated "B" on quality because I would have liked more pictures in the report, and price because I cannot attest to how this price compares to others, so it wouldn't be fair to provide an "excellent" rating in that regard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$455

Miriam W.
12/2012
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Our realtor recommended this company for our first home inspection. Based on their findings as well as a water test that we had a lab perform, we chose not to purchase the house. The inspector found mold in the attic which we would not have known without an inspection. The next home we were considering, we chose to use the same company because we felt the inspector did a good job the first time. While the inspector did point out many code violations and determine the age of the roof, furnace, AC, and other aspects; we were disappointed in a couple areas. One glaring error was a hanging light fixture that I could tell there was something wrong with but when I asked the home owners, they said there was no problem. So, I made sure to show the fixture to the inspector; he told me there was nothing wrong with the fixture. After we bought the house, my dad came up from Florida to see the house and we told him about the light fixture, he looked at it for us. He showed us that there was an exposed wire which if we had touched inside (where you screw in the light bulb) that we would have been shocked. This was upsetting to us that the inspector assured us that the fixture was fine. Fortunately, replacing the fixture was inexpensive. Another area that we were concerned about was water dripping in the basement. The inspector told us to caulk some cracks and we would be fine. We had water leak in the basement after every rain and when we finally had cement work done on the porch, the leaking stopped.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

arnaud M.
03/2011
1.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Bad, very unhappy with the service.
Description of Work: Very disapointed, missed critical and very obvious problems. Humidifier installed but not connected to any return (pretty obvious!!!), toilet not flushing, plugs not working, stove not working, electrical hazard, etc... It cost me thousand of dollar to fix it, which I could have avoided had the inspector done a better job. He spent most of his time seating at the table talking and writting his report than inspecting the house. They mentiong to our real estate agent that they would pay for some of the repair, but fo course we never heard back from them!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$450

Roy M.
02/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They found everything I knew about including a couple tougher to locate items. They were professional and not out to scare anyone over something that may appear to be a problem but was really not a significant item. Their report was complete and very clear. I have been in the construction business myself since 1978 and I would hire them to do a pre-purchase inspection for me...
Description of Work: Homeward Bound did an owner's home inspection for me so I knew what I may face when a prospective buyer performed an inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Jennifer F.
10/2006
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Bob was 1/2 hour late because he forgot something at the office. However, he was professional and helpful, explaining everything in simple terms. He asked questions and encouraged our questions;even the "obvious" ones.
Description of Work: New home inspection;we added a radon inspection for $135.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$370

MARILYN E.
11/2005
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HOMEWARD BOUND WAS RECOMMENDED TO US BY A FRIEND WHO HAD THEM COME OUT TO DO SOME WORK AT THEIR HOUSE. THEY DO MORE THAN INSPECTIONS, AND WE WERE EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THEIR WORK.
Description of Work: WE WERE CONCERNED ABOUT A FEW THINGS IN THE HOUSE WE WERE PURCHASING, SO WE HAD HOMEWARD BOUND COME OUT AND DO AN INSPECTION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

JODY P.
11/2005
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
HOMEWARD BOUND THOROUGHLY INSPECTED MY SEPTIC SYSTEM (WHICH HAD NEVER BEEN EMPTIED) AND DID A GREAT JOB HELPING A CITY BOY UNDERSTAND BOTH HOW IT WORKED AND HOW TO MAINTAIN IT. THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT AND VERY FRIENDLY.
Description of Work: HOMEWARD BOUND INSPECTED MY SEPTIC TANK AND FIELD AND INSTALLED THE RISERS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

    Contact information

    4568 W Walton Blvd Ste B, Waterford, MI 48329


    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Home inspection,
    Septic Systems

    FAQ

    HOMEWARD BOUND is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    HOMEWARD BOUND accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
    No, HOMEWARD BOUND does not offer free project estimates.
    No, HOMEWARD BOUND does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, HOMEWARD BOUND does not offer a senior discount.
    No, HOMEWARD BOUND does not offer emergency services.
    No, HOMEWARD BOUND does not offer warranties.
    HOMEWARD BOUND offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL HOME INSPECTION AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING INSPECTION, WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION, WATER TESTING, SOME SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, RADON TESTING & WOOD BORING INSECT INSPECTING.

    Contact information

    4568 W Walton Blvd Ste B, Waterford, MI 48329


    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM