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About Universal Home Inspections, LLC
Let me guess – you just bought a new home and you’re excited. I’m excited for you too! But, right about now you should call in a home inspector to check out the property before you sign the papers. The house or property may look good to you, but when I’m taking a look at it, I check out the stuff that isn’t necessarily visible or that you may not even know about. So call me in to make sure your dream house isn’t just a dream!
Owner, Michael Makely, has been in the residential home industry for over 30 years – I know what to look for, and how to interpret the findings.
Universal Home Inspections is committed to serving you, our customer. My business is built on trust, integrity and ensuring you have the information you need about one of the largest investments you’ll make. Choosing the right home inspector can help ease your stress and give you peace of mind. I will help you make sure your investment is secure.
Ultimately, a thorough home inspection depends heavily on experience and attention to detail. With Universal Home Inspections, you are getting a Certified Professional Inspector who understands the commitment you are about to make. When you hire me to inspect your new home, I guarantee that I will take the same care as if it was my own home.
What Our Clients Are Saying
- I am in the process of purchasing my first home and have no idea what I am doing. When I called Mike, I told him I need a home inspector but have no idea what that entails etc and to please help! He was the most communicative, professional, friendly and overall knowledgable person. Several of my friends have bought their first homes over the last few months and none were happy with the inspector they went with so I was nervous going in. Turns out, I got lucky with the absolute best inspector out there! Mike answered all questions the day of, as he walked through checking everything, I would ask random questions and he was more than happy to answer and provide an explanation as needed. I would 100% recommend Mike to anyone I know that is in need of a home inspector. Even my realtor took down his info to recommend to future clients. Truly a great experience from start to finish!read moreread lessI hired Mike for a home inspection on a house I was purchasing. I am so glad I hired him. He was attentive, knowledgeable, personable, trustworthy... I just can't say enough about him. He turn a stressful event into a pleasant one. His report was very thorough and comprehensive. He even followed up and made sure he answered all my questions and concerns. I cannot imagine that there are too many inspectors out there like him. Even my realtor was impressed and vowed refer him going forward. Anyone looking for inspections should look no further.Thank you Mike.read moreread lessFirst time I'm using any Home inspection company and Universal Home Inspection company, they're really a good value of your money and time. Mike was very professional and punctual. I've got my report next day with all the details, photos and videos. I will highly recommend him. Thank you Mike.read moreread less
- After reading the great reviews, I decided to hire Mike for a home inspection to close on a house. He was excellent! Very thorough and very polite. He's very neat with his notes, and the layout of the report is very easy to read. He even included in the report how to fix some minor things that he found. I would definitely recommend him, and I'll definitely be hiring him again in the future!read moreread less
- Mike performed inspections on the home I am selling as well as the home I am buying. He is professional, thorough, and very friendly. He made me feel at ease and comfortable in the knowledge that he knew what he was doing. He explained everything and never made me feel like any question was a dumb question. I highly recommend Universal Home Inspections.read moreread less
- Highly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread lessI would highly recommend Universal Home Inspections. Mike, the inspector was very knowledgeable and friendly and helped me through every step of the process. It was very easy to schedule an appointment online and Mike was very punctual, appearing on my doorstep exactly on time.During the inspection Mike was happy to have me accompany him around the house, explaining what he was doing at each step, what he expected to find and what his findings were, pointing out everything along the way. I felt very confident in his work and never felt that he was uncertain of his facts. Mike went above and beyond in his explanations and answering my questions, both that day and over the phone a few days later.What really impressed me was the detailed report, complete with pictures that clearly detailed his findings and the severity of any issues. I really appreciated Mikes professionalism, work ethic, & knowledge of home inspection services. Again, I strongly recommend Mike & Universal Home Inspections for all of your home inspection needs.read moreread lessI would definitely recommend Universal Home Inspections in the future! Mike was very personable, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough throughout the entire process. Prior to starting the inspection, we discussed how easy it was to schedule through the website and how flexible he was after I cancelled twice due to my job.Mike encouraged me to accompany him during the inspection, answering all of my questions while providing me with an abundance of additional information about the home. It was very obvious that he was extremely knowledgeable about the information he provided to me.There were no hidden issues after I received the detailed home inspection report. Additionally, Mike made himself available to answer several questions I had.Again, I could not have been happier with the services Mike provided and would recommend Universal Home Inspections to my friends and family.read moreread less
- Highly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread lessHighly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread less
- I highly recommend Universal Home Inspections if you are thinking about purchasing a home. When my husband and I were purchasing our dream home, Mike was responsive and easy to communicate with before the service was performed and just as available after the fact, which was very important to us. He patiently answered all of our concerns about purchasing our home with regard to roof issues, Windows, foundation problems, HVAC units etc. His extensive construction background really made us comfortable with the answers and solutions he provided. The report was timely, easy to read and thorough. We would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to all of our friends and family. Truly professional!!!!read moreread less
- Highly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread lessHighly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread less
- I highly recommend Universal Home Inspections if you are thinking about purchasing a home. When my husband and I were purchasing our dream home, Mike was responsive and easy to communicate with before the service was performed and just as available after the fact, which was very important to us. He patiently answered all of our concerns about purchasing our home with regard to roof issues, Windows, foundation problems, HVAC units etc. His extensive construction background really made us comfortable with the answers and solutions he provided. The report was timely, easy to read and thorough. We would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to all of our friends and family. Truly professional!!!!read moreread lessFirst time buyer and recently used Mike for a home inspection on the house I was purchasing. Had a great experience, and he was very professional and thorough. Felt very comfortable asking him questions, and he was happy to go through everything with me in as much detail as I wanted. Highly recommended!read moreread less
- This was by far one of the best home inspectors I’ve ever met. He is punctual and will answer all your questions as you go along I thought I’d be bothering but he had no issues explaining everything specially his concerns and he is very very thorough. He will check every corner including tight spaces and will run all appliances as well as home systems to double make sure they work or not. He is calm and patient! Love the customer service!! Thank you!!!read moreread less
- Highly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread lessI highly recommend Universal Home Inspections if you are thinking about purchasing a home. When my husband and I were purchasing our dream home, Mike was responsive and easy to communicate with before the service was performed and just as available after the fact, which was very important to us. He patiently answered all of our concerns about purchasing our home with regard to roof issues, Windows, foundation problems, HVAC units etc. His extensive construction background really made us comfortable with the answers and solutions he provided. The report was timely, easy to read and thorough. We would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to all of our friends and family. Truly professional!!!!read moreread less
- When I showed up to the house 10 min early for my inspection, Mike was already in the parking space waiting for me. He was very, very detailed and his reports were amazing. If your looking for a home inspector, look no further then Mike at Universal home inspections of NJ. Would recommend and I will be using him again.read moreread less
- Mike was fantastic. Extremely professional, knowledgable, thorough and helpful. Mike's inspection report for my client (I'm an agent) was delivered quickly and it was well organized and arranged. This made reviewing inspection issues with my buyer really quick and easy. I plan to work with Mike again in the future and would absolutely recommend him to friends, family, and colleagues.read moreread lessI am a first time buyer, and Mike was everything I could have asked for- professional, informative, and helpful. The report was very detailed, included pictures and videos, and he had it to me super quick. I would recommend him to anyone needing an inspection!read moreread less
- Mike is very professional, informational, and helpful. This is my second time buying property and compared to what I have experienced in the past, there is no comparison. He is extremely thorough and made the whole experience very pleasant. I will be recommending him to anybody I know and love for home inspections!read moreread less
- Highly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread less
- I highly recommend Universal Home Inspections if you are thinking about purchasing a home. When my husband and I were purchasing our dream home, Mike was responsive and easy to communicate with before the service was performed and just as available after the fact, which was very important to us. He patiently answered all of our concerns about purchasing our home with regard to roof issues, Windows, foundation problems, HVAC units etc. His extensive construction background really made us comfortable with the answers and solutions he provided. The report was timely, easy to read and thorough. We would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to all of our friends and family. Truly professional!!!!read moreread lessI was thoroughly satisfied with the inspection done by Mike. He arrived on time, took pictures and video as needed, and slowly walked me through what he was doing. I would definetly recommend him to anyone looking to have a thorough inspection done on a prospective home.read moreread less
- Michael was the inspector for the buyers purchasing my home and I spoke with him when he arrived. I found him to be extremely pleasant and professional. I asked him for his card because I knew I would be purchasing a home soon and I wanted him to be the inspector. He returned my call promptly, was very flexible with his schedule as I was trying to coordinate a time with my relator, my son and myself. He arrived promptly on the day of the inspection and explained everything to us and answered all our questions. He followed up with an email asking if we had any questions and had the inspector report to us the next day. And again, followed up with an email and a text. I highly recommend Michael at Universal Home Inspections.Thanks MichaelLinda Tolveread moreread less
- Highly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread lessI highly recommend Universal Home Inspections if you are thinking about purchasing a home. When my husband and I were purchasing our dream home, Mike was responsive and easy to communicate with before the service was performed and just as available after the fact, which was very important to us. He patiently answered all of our concerns about purchasing our home with regard to roof issues, Windows, foundation problems, HVAC units etc. His extensive construction background really made us comfortable with the answers and solutions he provided. The report was timely, easy to read and thorough. We would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to all of our friends and family. Truly professional!!!!read moreread less
- Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness It was great having Michael for home inspection. He delivered what he promised and gave good explanations on all my questions and concerns. He invest his time in explaining each n every details. Would definitely recommend having him for home inspection and looking forward to working with him again in future.read moreread less
- Positive: Professionalism , Quality , Responsiveness Michael was extremely professional and timely. He was also very patient in answering any questions I had and ensuring the reports were easy to understand. I would highly recommend working with Michael/ universal home inspectionsread moreread lessMike at Universal Home Inspections has a 5 plus Star Rating in my book. He recently performed inspections on mine and my daughters recent purchases. Professional, knowledgeable and thorough. An educator, not an alarmist. Also makes himself available for post inspection questions. I am a Realtor. I know capable service when I see it. Universal delivers.read moreread less
- Inspect a Home Highly recommend Universal Home Inspections! Mike is a friendly, caring, and thorough inspector. We could tell right away as he explained his findings to us that he is very knowledgeable, professional and experienced with inspecting homes . I was really impressed with the final report which we got two days later. The format of the report makes it very easy understand what the seller needed to fix. We definitely selected the right inspector!read moreread lessRemodel a Bathroom I highly recommend Universal Home Inspections if you are thinking about purchasing a home. When my husband and I were purchasing our dream home, Mike was responsive and easy to communicate with before the service was performed and just as available after the fact, which was very important to us. He patiently answered all of our concerns about purchasing our home with regard to roof issues, Windows, foundation problems, HVAC units etc. His extensive construction background really made us comfortable with the answers and solutions he provided. The report was timely, easy to read and thorough. We would absolutely hire him again and recommend him to all of our friends and family. Truly professional!!!!read moreread less
- Mike is a very knowledgeable and experienced home inspector. He answered all our queries in-detail. The way he inspected each and every aspect of the house, showed how thorough his inspections are. He explained what the defect was and what it meant to us. Added to that was his detailed report with all the pics and videos. It was very easy to read and understand. He was even available to answer our queries about the defects he had mentioned in the report. He is very patient, friendly and very professional. Highly recommend Mike with Universal Home Inspections, Nj.read moreread lessMike is a very knowledgeable and experienced home inspector. He answered all our queries in-detail. The way he inspected each and every aspect of the house showed how thorough his inspections are. He explained what the defect was and what it meant to us. Added to that was his detailed report with all the pics and videos. It was very easy to read and understand. He was even available to answer our queries about the defects he had mentioned in the report. He is very patient and friendly. Highly recommend Mike with Universal Home Inspections, Nj.read moreread less
- Mike is a very knowledgeable and experienced home inspector. He answered all our queries in-detail. The way he inspected each and every aspect of the house showed how thorough his inspections are. He explained what the defect was and what it meant to us. Added to that was his detailed report with all the pics and videos. It was very easy to read and understand. He was even available to answer our queries about the defects he had mentioned in the report. He is very patient and friendly. Highly recommend Mike with Universal Home Inspections, Nj.read moreread lessAparna A.12/05/2022
- Mike is a very knowledgeable and experienced home inspector. He answered all our queries in-detail. The way he inspected each and every aspect of the house, showed how thorough his inspections are. He explained what the defect was and what it meant to us. Added to that was his detailed report with all the pics and videos. It was very easy to read and understand. He was even available to answer our queries about the defects he had mentioned in the report. He is very patient, friendly and very professional. Highly recommend Mike with Universal Home Inspections, Nj.read moreread lessAparna Anoop12/05/2022