We had a terrific experience with Mike for our home inspection. Not only is he extremely thorough, he is also an excellent communicator providing all the necessary context for the inspection findings. Next time we ever need a property inspection, Mike will be our very first call! read more

Thorough is just the beginning. If you're looking for an inspector that's got your back as a buyer, this is your match. Mike helped us with our inspection of a historic home, and I'm so glad my girlfriend suggested him. He only books one inspection per day, so you know he isn't rushed. He's also got more credentials than everyone else I suggested. He's a CREIA-accredited inspector, which I've found to be the best certification you can get. I've found the inspector I'll use for all my future transactions. Bonus: we really liked how he specifically pointed out any potential issues (see photo). read more

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Mike is the only inspector I'd recommend. You get what you pay for. Quality over quantity. Mike has saved me multiple times from buyin a home I shouldn't have. Thanks to mike. I have the security of knowing I'm buying a legit home. I can now ensure my family is safe An comfortable in my new home. read more

My wife and I are first time homebuyers, and weren't exactly sure of the inspection process. Mike took his time to explain to me in detail about the inspection process, what to expect, and how to move forward to negotiate the price of our home. I was so appreciative of the fact that he was patient, willing and knowledgeable especially since your first home purchase is a big deal. He is extremely meticulous and detailed during inspection, pointing out the smallest of things that I would have wanted to know that others might not have picked up. He's up to date on his regulations and provides examples and explanations of everything he inspects. It was so impressive that even my realtor, who sells 60 homes per year, wanted his business card for the future. I would highly recommend Mike for inspection to anyone I know, and would definitely contact him again for any future business. read more

Mike is a thorough professional as his name suggests. That's a given! He also makes your life easier and explains & documents his observations in detail. If you ever want a friend who is an expert at home inspection and who is ready to express his view points whether you like it or not, then you need to hire Mike! My wife was onsite and I was remote when he read-out the report in detail which took some time - he accommodated and adjusted to the 'remoteness' so well that it was as if I was there in person - I didn't miss a thing! Thanks again Mike. read more

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I can't even begin to explain how glad I am that we used A Thorough Guy for our home inspection. When buying an older home, there are a lot of condition issues that you need to be aware of. Mike did a phenomenal job digging through every aspect of the property from electrical to plumbing, landscaping to termites to roof condition. My boyfriend and I felt as though we walked into the property eyes wide open and felt confident in our purchase- specifically because we knew there weren't hidden pitfalls. While it may be common practice for realtors to choose the home inspection service, I specifically requested Mike to perform our inspection based on his reputation and experience. I'm really pleased I did this because at the end of the day I knew he was only looking out for our best interest and not concerned about closing a deal for any specific realtor. Additionally, Mike is CREIA certified, rather than InterNachi. This means he's gone through a far more rigorous training and examination process (this knowledge was shared with me by a former landlord, also a CREIA certified inspector). I'll use Mike for any property inspections in the future and wholeheartedly recommend him. He is *THE* best. read more

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As others have said a very lengthy report. This was initially a bit overwhelming. But he gave a very strong recommendation for us to get a separate sewer cam inspection done due to the age of the house, which we hadn't been aware was a thing. Thanks to his advice we found some pretty major issues and were able to negotiate the sellers for a 10K credit for repairs. Thanks Mike! I will note that although he recommended a separate pool inspector as he is not a pool inspector, his report said exactly the same things as the separate pool inspector. Also he doesn't provide referrals for other inspections he recommends so there's no kickbacks and you know he just has your best interests at heart. read more

The first time I hired him, he uncovered enough potential foundation issues that I hired a foundation expert to verify his findings, which allowed me to walk away from a potential money pit (months of remediation work including putting the house on stilts, and $90,000+ in potential repairs). Hired Mike a second time and he gave me enough confidence to follow through with the escrow. In the three years since we moved in, we haven't experienced any issues that he did not identify. Out of all home inspectors I've ever hired, and out of every home inspection I've ever reviewed as a lender, Mike is BY FAR the most thorough inspector I've ever seen. He is well-versed on code, is extremely meticulous, and takes the time to explain his findings in depth. If you are looking to spend the least amount of money, want a quick 30 minute inspection, and only hear about butterflies and daisies, this is not the guy to hire. He's not the cheapest, spends at least five hours on the inspection, and is a straight shooter with no BS, but he is WELL WORTH IT. He is a seller's worst potential nightmare, but a buyer's best possible dream. I would use Mike for any future inspections I need, and would recommend him to all. read more

I found Mike on Yelp based on his reviews when looking for a home inspector for our first home purchase. Mike is everything you want in an inspector: thorough (duh!), extremely knowledgeable, honest, patient, respectful and considerate, and flexible. The list could go on, but you can read the other reviews for other nice descriptors around Mike and his service. He only takes on one inspection a day and will spend as long as it takes to complete a thorough visual inspection of the property he is tasked to inspect. Mike has blown away all of the realtors (both on buyer and seller side) on two separate properties with his thoroughness. His report is detailed and easy for the layperson to understand with recommendations on next steps. It is also organized in such a way that makes it easy to send to contractors and other inspectors to see the sections that pertain to certain aspects of the property (i.e., plumbing, electric, roof, etc.). You just cannot go wrong with him. We had him perform an inspection on two properties thus far. The first I was there for nearly the entire time. He found a ton of issues and documented in his 60+ page report. For the second property I arrived near the end of his inspection as I felt comfortable enough with him and his approach to let him do his thing (I am the kind of guy who reads all of the language in agreements before signing, so that says something). Mike is my default inspector now for home inspections on future purchases. read more

Not sure where to even start but his 5 stars on Yelp is self-explanatory. I respect and appreciate his knowledge, thoroughness, and explanation of his inspection report. Without him, we would have likely bought our house, without carefully reviewing further and negotiating a better price. We actually had a previous inspection report and it didn't even comment on 90% of the things that Mike's report had. Because buying a house is such a huge investment, I truly think a thorough inspection from Mike is fully needed. read more

We purchased his service for Buyer's Home Inspection and it was great in all aspects. He was professional, timely, knowledgeable, and cared to go over the comprehensive report in detail so that we understand the issues he found. We were able to make several informed decisions based on his inspection which were not possible before, and the service was well worth the price. read more

We were referred to Mike by a relative who had used him in the past. He truly lives up to the name of his company, "A Thorough Guy". My relatives explained that he had provided them the most thorough inspection report they'd ever seen. This proved to be true for us as well. When he came to do our inspection he told us that he would be anywhere from 4 - 4.5 hours...far longer than most typical home inspections. Our realtor even commented that she'd never seen an inspection take so long but that she could tell he was more thorough than any other inspector she's worked with. The report he gave us was so detailed and truly covered every aspect of the home. He noticed things we would not have noticed until too late. While the report came back with lots of issues, it did not change our mind about wanting the home. That said, we now have knowledge of our future home that we would not have had otherwise. We highly recommend A Thorough Guy to anyone needing a proper home inspection. read more

His company's name doesn't lie. Sellers hates Mike because he is too honest and thorough. I've had 3 inspections done by Mike. Hands down, best investment ever. Be ready for a 120+ page detailed with photos home inspection report that'll will make the sellers cringe. Mike comes prepared, well prepared I should say. He even has snacks, beverages, tablets, and chairs for your entertainment while he's does your inspection. Did I mention that the report is done within 1 hour post inspection? Here's a photo of Mike about to inspect the raise foundation at my house. read more

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Mike was recommended to me by a co-worker and I was really happy with his very thorough report and post-inspection review. No detail was too small. He took lots of pictures, with arrows and close-ups, so you could go back and see what his inspection uncovered. I appreciated how he categorized items that were higher priority than others, to help me decide which areas to focus. We spent about two hours going through the inspection report together, making sure that all my questions were answered. And he said that if I ever had any questions about the house, even if I bring on a GC to fix it up, he would review the quotes to make sure that I wasn't being scammed, i.e., paying for something I don't need done. This was the first time I've gone through a home inspection and I know that if I ever need another, I will use Mike again - I can't imagine using anyone else. read more

Top notch home inspection! He did not rush to get the job complete. He spent from 0730 to 1300 inspection the property. And them spent over a hour reviewing his findings. Definitely A Thorough Guy! read more

Outstanding, responsive and very detailed. I highly recommend to every home owner!! Color coded reports allowed for an ability to prioritize high value items. read more

Great inspector, took 5 hours to complete a very thorough inspection and detailed report. Took the time to explain all issues from major to minor that are important to new home owners. I would definitely hire again and recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough inspector. read more

Mike did an incredible job. He was extremely thorough and took 90 minutes after the inspection to review the report with me in detail. 100% would recommend him for anyone who needs an inspection. read more

I can't say enough good things about Mike. He really is "a thorough guy" and while his report was overwhelming with detail, we appreciated all of the time he took to evaluate the house carefully and then explain his findings and answer our many questions. Like the previous reviewer stated, we were able to take the information he shared with us and negotiate further with our sellers. Mike is careful to remind you that certain areas are not his expertise and that you should consult other experts for specific issues he finds (as you should) but he's so knowledgeable about such a wide array of topics that you get a really good idea of what you're dealing with just from his report and talking with him. It was a great experience through and through and I highly recommend calling Mike if you're buying a house. read more

Well he did it again! What a fantastic inspection. Honestly, one of the most detailed reports that I have seen in my life. This is the second home inspection that I have received from Mike. He is friendly, honest and so easy to work with. His inspection for my the property I was looking at (4BD 3BA, 2100 SQFT) included 433 remarks. These remarks ranged from code violation, damage, potential issues, upgrade recommendations, and general notifications. You will not be disappointed in your inspection. read more

Like the name states, he is a very thorough guy. Worth the money. Easy to book and very responsive. Will provide you with a very detailed and thorough report. read more

My husband and I were recommended to him by a friend and we have no regrets. Very thorough, detailed, and his attention to detail is on point. He is also very, very professional and we HIGHLY recommend him. He communicated clearly, promptly, and was punctual. Worth the money for sure. Thank you Mike! read more

Hiring Mike as our home inspector for our first home was the best decision we made during our home buying process. Like most first time buyers, we had no idea what we were in for, did not know what to expect, and were absolutely terrified of investing in a home that was not worth it. We found Mike through Yelp, and after much deliberation on whether his services were worth paying more, we decided to hire him. I'm so happy we did because he blew us, the seller, and our realtors out of the water! When we arrived to the property for the home inspection, Mike was already working and kindly introduced himself to us and had a quick conversation about how the process works, what to expect, and he even went as far as making sure we had a good working relationship with our realtor. The inspection took about 5 hours plus another hour to go over his findings with us. We cannot express how thankful we are that he went through each and every detail with us, we truly felt like he was in our corner just as invested as we were in the property. The snack chest he brought with him was an added bonus! Thank you Mike! If we ever need another inspector, we will not hesitate to call you! read more

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Mike's our home inspector for life. I don't think any description I could write would do him full justice. He's incredibly professional in all of his communication, both written and verbal. Friendly and informative. His attention to detail is uncanny, as is his knowledge of recent building code updates. He's a treasure trove of information, freely making himself available at any time for questions that we might have. He's ultra-prepared. You can tell he has his profession down to a fine art, including seamless integration between his tablets, his very well-organized inspection report -- even his drone flight controls were top-notch. His inspection was very thorough -- the home builders were surprised he was still at the property when they went to lock up. They were used to run-of-the-mill inspectors rushing the job and not being thorough. He even has a cooler with beverages and snacks in case the visiting family and/or their children are hungry or thirsty. I'm kicking myself for not taking him up on them at the time. Mike's exactly what you hope to find when looking for any professional. read more

Did you know that in CA there is no Licensing Requirement to be a home inspector? All you have to do Is pass a test. When buying your biggest asset probably in your lifetime this could be very scary to leave a major source of reference to someone unqualified. Mike has a degree in engineering and has independently obtained numerous other licenses to separate himself from all other home inspectors. For an extra $200 vs normal inspectors this is the best investment you can do. We used Mike on two different occasions. The first he saved us from purchasing a home with unpermitted additions which looked beautiful from the outside but structurally, plumbing, and electrically had many problems. He also inspected our new home and is very prompt, thorough, and professional. We highly recommend him!!! read more

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We've used Mike several times and have recommended him to anyone we can. We've had other home inspectors who glossed over major issues. Mike went through every detail, big and small. Would love to work with him again in the future. read more

Thanks to Mike, I ended up not purchasing the first property due to findings in the home inspection report. When I was ready to purchase another property, HANDS DOWN I knew I wanted to use Mike again. He was professional and thorough as always. 1 year into being a brand new homeowner, I still reference the the home inspection report because I trust Mike's findings and recommendations. I cannot recommend A Thorough Guy enough! read more

Truly a thorough guy! My wife and I are first time homebuyers and Mike was referred to us from a co-worker. We had a prompt response and quote (communicating through text and email). He takes his time to be as detailed as possible to brief you on what his expertise determines needs to be changed or paid attention to. His prices are worth the level of work you get from him. He is honest and you can tell that that he enjoys what he does. I wanted to know as much detail I could about the property and Mike definitely delivered. He is also a clear communicator and helps you understand all the technical jargon. Don't budget shop on your investment! Hire A Thorough Guy! Highly recommended. read more

Couldn't be happier with our home inspection! It is our daughter's first home purchase (Long Beach, CA) and the peace of mind we got from Mike's inspection, report and details is beyond words...priceless! He knows his stuff and goes the extra mile without hesitation...absolutely NO SHORT CUTS! All the reviews are spot on and is the sole reason we picked "A Thorough Guy"...so pleased we did. read more

We found Mike on Yelp and we're so glad we did. He took I think 5 hours? for the whole inspection and gave us a detailed hour discussion of his findings after. Very meticulous and thorough. He also had a cooler filled with the best snacks (I got chocolate milk and cookies) which was so perfect after getting off work. Thank you Mike! read more

Mike was so responsive to my query he was able to complete the inspection the next morning. Very professional, knowledgeable, and sincere and helped walk us through the entire report and it was clear he cut no corners. His findings were eye opening and are so glad we called him to be a part of the home buying process. read more

Mike O., the owner and inspector lives up to all the 5 star ratings on Yelp. He inspected every part of my house, inside and out. A consumate professional, Mike arrived on time and stayed until every inspection was done including a sit down with me to explain the results. He spent over 6 hours on the job. I was then emailed a detailed write up with lots of photos. I highly recommend A Thorough Guy. read more

This is for a property in Arcadia, CA. We read an inspection report for a previous property he had done (for someone else) and were blown away with the attention to detail. We've seen many inspection reports over the years, but his was hands down THE MOST THOROUGH. He actually saved us from buying into that property and getting mired into all the things needed to fix it. When our offer was accepted on a different property, we KNEW we had to get Mike to be our Home Inspector. Yes, he costs more than the average inspector, but he'll run circles around the average Home Inspector (and pretty much everyone else too). Put it this way - if you're dropping a LOT of money into buying a home, you should spend the little extra amount to get a true home inspection that will give you the confidence that you know exactly what is going on with this house and what needs to be fixed or not (now or later on). Mike's detailed report also gives you strong leverage in your negotations with the seller. That alone is worth his fee (aside from the peace of mind with his expertise). A few hundred more than the average inspector can save you thousands in repairs. Do the math and don't be a fool. He is worth it. He is thorough, humble, precise, on time, respectful and clean. The old home we were purchasing took about 5+ hours to inspect and he spent over 2 hours reviewing his findings with us. This gave us the confidence of knowing exactly what we were buying into. I've made my large extended family aware of his work and he will always be the first we'll call for any future purchases. read more

Mike undoubtedly lives up to his company's name - thorough, in fact, may be an understatement! He provided an excellent home inspection, was unbelievably well organized, hugely friendly, and truly did examine every nook & cranny of our new home. I'd recommend him to absolutely anyone in need of an inspection. read more

Mike lives up to his moniker. He spent over 5-hrs doing his inspection and the level of detail in his report is great. I used his report to help drive repairs on a house I already own and to also follow up with contractors where the work needed addressing. Definitely recommend him if you want all the potential issues identified (which for me previous inspectors had missed). read more

I have worked with Mike on three separate purchase transactions. I appreciate the fact that he is punctual, friendly, professional, and detailed. He is also patient in teaching and explaining all the details that go into his report. Whether your are buying a home that is 80 years old, or whether it is new construction, Mike is great at pointing out the details that can make a big difference in negotiating a better deal, or what to look out for when you occupy the home. read more

Very tardy rating but very sincere rating. I've used Mike for three home inspections over the past two years and he is probably the most thorough inspector I've used. 2 properties are in Fullerton and one is in La Mirada. He is very prompt with his communications, very professional in his approach and his reports served as a road map for me as to potential repairs I will need to do over the ownership of the properties. Highly encourage anyone to use his services. He will spend almost half a day inspecting your property and he will go over the items he noted in a very complete manner. He is not the cheapest but you will surely get your money's worth. No qualms writing this late but sincere review. I do live in SoCal but I did my profile while in the Baltimore area so there you go. I got picked up as being from the Lutherville MD area. read more

Mike is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and, as his business name suggests, is VERY thorough. If you need a reliable and detailed home inspection, look no further. read more

Mike was amazing in every way and did a solid job of pointing out every single defect with the home we were purchasing. When he was complete with the inspection after about 3 hours he sat my wife and I down and went through each individual point to make sure we were aligned with his findings. He answered all of our questions in great detail which I appreciated being an engineer and having worked on some home repairs for a general contracting and maintenance company historically. His report was extremely thorough (see what I did there??), and had every point well laid out to easily find and summarize to contractors for estimating work. He had the report together and to us within 24 hours which was amazingly helpful with the short inspection window we had laid out with escrow. Thank you for everything, Mike! Pleasure working with you. read more

House inspector came on time. He is detail-oriented. Spent 2 hours+ inspecting our soon-to-be new home. The detailed report was delivered via email 2 days after. Great experience! read more