Location
Stephenson, MI & Gates, NC
Tips for Homebuyers
Buying a new home can feel overwhelming. Start with our free booklet, ‘Tips for Homebuyers,’ packed with practical advice to help you navigate the real estate market and streamline your purchase. Learn what to look for during a home inspection and how to move the process along efficiently, straight from an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector. This guide is a solid first step toward making a smart investment.
My Name is Bruce Gallop
Hello! I am an InterNACHI®-Certified Professional Inspector CPI® and a Certified Home Inspector. I enjoy educating my clients about their homes--how they work, how to maintain them, and how to save home energy. I've been inspecting in my town for many years. I look forward to being your trusted home inspector.
Why Choose Gallop Inspections
Gallop Home Inspection Services is a family-owned business serving North Carolina and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. As father and son, Bruce Gallop Sr. and Bruce Gallop Jr. combine years of construction and inspection experience to provide thorough, professional home inspections.
As Licensed General Contractors, Licensed Home Inspectors, and InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors, we bring practical knowledge of residential construction, structural systems, and property maintenance. Our goal is to help buyers, sellers, and homeowners understand a property’s condition through clear, objective evaluations and easy-to-understand reporting.
We inspect major visible and accessible components of the home, including roofing, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interiors, exteriors, insulation, and ventilation. We focus on identifying conditions that may affect safety, performance, or future maintenance while providing practical recommendations and straightforward communication.
Whether you are purchasing a home, preparing to sell, or planning for long-term maintenance, we are committed to delivering accurate information that supports confident decision-making. We believe every client deserves honest service, attention to detail, and the same level of care we would provide our own family.
At Gallop Home Inspection Services, our mission is simple: provide reliable inspections, clear reporting, and exceptional customer service while helping clients protect one of their most important investments. We are proud to serve communities throughout North Carolina and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and look forward to earning your trust
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We Educate Our Clients
We'll show you how everything works, how to maintain it, and how to save energy. You’ll also get a 100-page home maintenance book with your inspection report, packed with tips on keeping your home in top shape. The condition of your home can impact your health, so we make it a priority to check for anything that might affect your living environment.
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Maintaining your home means taking simple, proactive steps to avoid bigger problems down the road. We'll share easy maintenance tips and ways to save on energy costs, like optimizing your HVAC and insulation, to help you keep things running efficiently and sustainably. At Gallop Inspections, we're here to help you make smart decisions about your home and keep it in great condition.
How It Works
We'll show you how your home's systems operate so you can manage them effectively.
Maintenance
Learn practical tips to prevent costly repairs and keep your home in solid condition.
Energy Saving
We'll provide easy ways to improve efficiency, like optimizing your HVAC and insulation.
What We Inspect
Roof • Damage, missing materials, drainage, and flashing
Exterior • Siding, windows, doors, foundation, and weatherproofing
Foundation • Moisture, structural issues, and ventilation
Heating & Cooling • Component safety, efficiency, age, and condition
Plumbing • Pipes, fixtures, water heater leaks, pressure, and function
Electrical • Service panel, wiring, outlets, and safety devices
Fireplace • Chimney and fireplace safety and operation
Attic & Insulation • Insulation, ventilation, and signs of moisture
Interior • Doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, and safety features