Purchasing a home from across the country is no easy task, especially in a private sale without a realtor. Aztec Home Services (Mike) was recommended to us by our Credit Union, the Seller of our home, and another inspector. Mike was very easy to work with and accommodated to our needs and timeline. In fact he made time for a last minute home inspection for our home and had us the detailed report later that afternoon complete with maintenance issues, problem areas, and more serious areas that needed our attention. He also provided photos off each of these areas! His website and method of payment were very user friendly and secure. When we moved into our home there was an area that I personally could not fix and we remembered Mike saying that he was also a contractor, so we contacted him and he was here the next day and fixed the problem at a VERY reasonable price! After his visit he provided a handy home maintenance manual for all of our basic questions and needs. We will highly recommend Aztec Home Services to anyone needing home inspection or handy work! read more

This review is hard to write entirely because I do not even know where to begin when it comes down to praising Mike Donitzen and Aztec Home Services. I will admit that I had no idea who to hire to perform my home inspection, and Mike was referred by my real estate agent, along with others. I am beyond happy that I went with Aztec Home Services as he far exceeded my expectations. Let's start with the website, information gathering, and scheduling process. Mike has a well-designed website that clearly lays out his background, certifications, and qualifications to perform home inspections. Mike not only does inspections but has significant experience developing enterprise size commercial buildings and structures. He provides all the details on certification and code background on the site. Additionally, he provides instructional videos regarding those items. The scheduling portion, which is handled through a web interface, is very easy and you can quickly determine dates/times, etc. He also has walk through guides on how to do this. It only takes a couple of minutes to schedule and then the confirmation process starts. You receive several reminder emails and confirmation instructions, as well as information on preparation. The website is also the main interface for your reporting, your invoice/billing information, and maintenance and life expectancy manuals. You receive a username and log on and can access your documentation at any time, print, email, etc. It can't get any easier. My home inspection covered roughly 3500 SQ FT of space and Mike arrived 15 minutes early and in good spirts. I mention this because he was admittedly under the weather with a cold, and still didn't cancel or drag during the inspection. We were able to complete the inspection on time, however, Mike did spend additional time with me after the inspection answering questions and addressing issues. What is great, is that the inspection report was created and delivered within 15 minutes of the completion of the inspection. The report includes comprehensive notes, photos, and pertinent details to a home inspection and what that means in regards to the home and home buying. You also get a lengthy home maintenance manual. The ability to save, print, share the document is extremely easy as well. I had a chance to interact with Mike on several occasions as we opted for the additional Radon Inspection in which the results came back high. So we needed to have Mike return to run the test, pick up the test, etc. He was also available after the inspection as complete to schedule additional testing after the Radon Mitigation system was installed. In all of my experience with him, he has been reliable, flexible, and earnest in his desire to perform a good job for his clients, the home owners. I highly recommend Mike and Aztec Home Services for all of your home inspection needs. read more

Aztec was very thorough and found items during our home inspection that we would not have known about. Money very well spent. I would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

Very impressed with Mike's thoroughness and organized explanation of his inspection. He does a thorough 2+ hour walk-thru of the home, testing everything from light switches and faucets, with a close eye on potential problems that the average person doesn't even consider. My real estate agent highly referred Mike, noting that some real estate agents don't like Mike because he causes "problems" by pointing out that a house has problems that need to be dealt with. To me that is a great help. In my opinion, you'd be crazy to buy a house without having it inspected. Most owners have no idea that the foundation is cracked or that the basement walls are crumbling or that the electrical system is unsafe. The buyer won't know either, and it becomes the buyer's headache as soon as the deal closes. Mike was worth every penny I spent for his services. And I hired him twice, back to back, because the inspection of the first house revealed troubles so we backed out. The second house needed some fixes that the seller resolved. Thanks for your help Mike. read more

Mike was able to fit us in on short notice when we were trying to buy an old farmhouse. His knowledge was impressive, especially as it pertained to what was normal and not in a house of that age. He was thorough and patient with all our questions. In the end, his inspection saved us from buying a money pit! Highly recommend Aztec Home Services. read more

If I could give a -5, I would. From the person whose home he inspected, he is the sloppiest "professional" I have ever dealt with. He arrived at our home 30 minutes early blocking our driveway. My husband had a dentist appointment and had to ask him to move. He got off on my bad side when he took my plate with his dirty hands and a hot skillet off the stove setting them onto a laminate countertop as I was preparing breakfast. He could have easily started in another room as I have 10 more but he chose to disrupt my breakfast causing my blood sugar to drop and my blood to boil. In his wake he left lights on, windows unlocked, doors open with the AC running on a hot day, did not put a quilt back properly on the shelf and it hit me on the head when I opened the closet door, left one of his tools lying in the basement for my 92 year old mom to fall on, her shade screwed up and somebody had to close it so she could go to bed, her closet light was on until she went to bed. He may think he knows it all, but he does not know anything about respecting people or their property. I would not recommend him to inspect a doghouse! read more