When confidence matters…
Big Moose delivers.
More than 50,000 property inspections across Michigan, Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. A licensed, certified, insured inspector walks the property with you — and a photo-documented report is in your inbox within 48 hours.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 792 reviews · BBB accredited · Inspecting since 2004
50,000+Inspections completed
48 hrsPhoto report delivered
25+Certified inspectors
100%Satisfaction guarantee
Inspecting the north since 2004
Who we are
A company behind your inspection — not one person with a ladder.
Big Moose is the leading provider of real estate property inspection services in Northern Michigan. Founder Tom Ruemenapp has been inspecting since 2004; today more than 25 licensed, certified and insured inspectors cover three states, backed by a customer service team who answers the phone when you call.
- Every inspector licensed, certified and insured — no subcontractors
- Photo-documented report within 48 hours, often sooner
- Walk the property with your inspector and ask anything
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on every inspection
The standard inspection
One visit. Every major system.
Two to three hours on site, top to bottom. Utilities do not need to be turned on for us to inspect — anything we cannot test is called out plainly in the report.
Roof, shingles & decking
Covering, flashing, penetrations, gutters and visible decking.
Electrical
Service, panel, breakers, grounding, outlets and GFCI protection.
Heating & cooling
Furnace, AC, venting and distribution, with equipment age noted.
Plumbing
Supply and drains, fixtures, flow, water heater and leak evidence.
Basement & crawl space
Foundation, floor structure, moisture and pest evidence.
Attic & insulation
Insulation depth, ventilation, framing and signs of past leaks.
100% satisfaction guarantee
Fifty thousand inspections, a 5.0 average across 792 reviews, and a guarantee behind every one of them. If something is not right, we make it right.
Inspections & testing
Whichever side of the closing you are on.
Buying
Home & log home
The full standard inspection, timed to your contingency window, with a walkthrough so you know exactly what you are signing for.
- Residential, condo & log home
- New construction & final walkthrough
- Report in 48 hours
Selling
Pre-listing
Find what the buyer's inspector will find, while you still control the timing, the contractor and the price of the fix.
- Pre-listing inspection
- Repair-priority summary
- Documentation for your listing
Warranty & commercial
11-month & commercial
Builder warranties expire quietly. Commercial buyers need a different scope. We handle both, across three states.
- 11-month builder warranty
- Commercial property
- Multi-unit & investment
Northern property expertise
Log walls, wells, septic and lake-effect roofs.
Property up here does not behave like property downstate. Our inspectors know what freeze–thaw does to a foundation, what a neglected log wall looks like three seasons in, and which wells and septic fields are worth testing before you close.
Log homeWell & water testingSepticRadonMold & air qualitySewer scopeAsbestosInfrared scanTermite & pestSprinkler & irrigation
Mold and radon are paid add-ons, not part of the standard inspection — ask us what the property actually calls for.
Your report
Written so you can read it without a contractor beside you.
Every finding photographed, located and explained in plain English, sorted by what needs attention now and what can wait. In your inbox within 48 hours — in time to negotiate, not after.
- Photo evidence on every finding
- Sorted by priority, not by room
- Shareable PDF for your agent and lender
- Your inspector talks it through with you afterward
How it works
Four steps, from your call to your keys.
Call or request a quote
Give us the address, square footage and closing date — we price it on the spot.
Sign digitally
The inspection agreement is signed online. No printing, no scanning, no delay.
We inspect — you walk along
Two to three hours on site. Come with us and ask anything you want.
Report within 48 hours
Photo-documented, priority-sorted, plus a call with your inspector.
Founder & president
“I have been inspecting since 2004, and I have never handed over a report I would not want my own family to rely on. That is the whole standard.”
Tom Ruemenapp
Founder & President · AHIT graduate · InterNACHI certified · Licensed Wisconsin professional home inspector · WAHI member
24 active certified inspectors3 states coveredBBB accreditedRuth & Rachael answer the phone
Inside a Big Moose inspection
What the report is built from.
792 reviews · 5.0 average
What buyers say afterward.
Our inspector took the time to walk us through the whole house and explain what was urgent and what could wait. The report came back the next day with photos of everything.
Professional, thorough and easy to talk to. They found a moisture issue in the crawl space that saved us a five-figure surprise after closing.
Scheduling was simple, the inspector arrived on time, and the report was the clearest document in our entire closing file. I recommend Big Moose to every client.
Service area
An inspector who already works your area.
39 Michigan cities, Northern Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota. Don't see your town? Call us — we travel.
Michigan
- Marquette
- Traverse City
- Escanaba
- Iron Mountain
- Gaylord
- Alpena
- Bessemer
- Grand Rapids
- Detroit
- + 30 more
Wisconsin
- Green Bay
- Appleton
- Oshkosh
- Fond du Lac
- Wausau
- Rhinelander
- Superior
Minnesota
- Duluth
Questions
Before you book.
Anything not answered here, ask us on the phone. We would rather explain it now than have you guess.
How long does an inspection take?
Most homes take two to three hours on site, depending on size, age and how accessible the attic and crawl space are. You are welcome to be there for all of it.
Do the utilities have to be on?
No. We can inspect with utilities off, and anything that could not be tested as a result is noted in the report.
Are mold and radon included?
They are paid add-ons rather than part of the standard inspection. Tell us about the property and we will say plainly whether they are worth it.
Can you tell me what repairs will cost?
Inspectors cannot provide repair estimates — that is a contractor’s job. We do tell you clearly what needs attention first.
How do I sign the agreement?
Digitally, from your phone or laptop, before the inspection. Nothing to print.
What if I need to reschedule?
Just call. Cancellations inside 24 hours carry a $150 fee, because the inspector's day is already committed.
Request a quote
Tell us about the property. We'll price it today.
The fastest way to book is to call — a real person answers, Monday through Saturday. Prefer to write? Send the details and we come back to you the same business day.
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