If you've ever met Mike Nelson, you'll probably notice two things before the inspection even starts.
First... there's a pretty good chance he'll hand you a cup of coffee.
Second... he has a way of making people feel like they can actually understand their house.
No scare tactics. No dramatic speeches. No pretending every loose doorknob is a housing emergency.
Just honest information, clear explanations, and enough time to answer your questions.
Mike believes people don't hire a home inspector because they want bad news. They hire one because they want clarity. His job isn't to tell you whether to buy the house. His job is to help you understand it.
Before becoming a home inspector, Mike proudly served in the United States Army.
Military service teaches a few things that happen to translate really well into home inspections.
Those qualities show up in every inspection he performs.
Mike has earned the Certified Master Inspector® designation, one of the highest professional credentials available within the home inspection industry.
That designation represents experience, education, continuing training, and a commitment to professional standards.
Like every good inspector, though, Mike will probably tell you something else.
The certification gets your attention. The inspection earns your trust.
Mike leads the Inspections Over Coffee office serving:
Whether you're buying your first home, your fifth investment property, or your forever home, Mike approaches every inspection the same way. Help the client understand the house.
| Property Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Existing Homes | Comprehensive buyer home inspections. |
| New Construction | Pre-drywall, final walkthrough and warranty inspections. |
| Historic Homes | Helping buyers understand older construction methods and common issues. |
| Luxury Homes | Large custom homes with advanced systems and features. |
| Investment Properties | Helping investors evaluate condition before purchase. |
| Annual Maintenance Inspections | Helping homeowners stay ahead of maintenance issues. |
Every house is different. Every buyer has different questions. That's why Mike offers or coordinates a variety of additional inspection services when appropriate.
His philosophy is simple. Explain what's available. Explain why someone might want it. Then let the client decide.
Mike uses modern inspection technology because it helps document the property more thoroughly.
That includes thermal imaging, drone photography when appropriate, digital reporting, and high-resolution inspection photos.
But technology doesn't replace experience.
The best infrared camera in the world can't explain a finding to a nervous first-time buyer. That's still the inspector's job.
One of the biggest compliments Mike receives isn't about finding defects.
It's about explaining them.
Clients regularly tell us they appreciated understanding:
That's the difference between delivering information... and delivering understanding.
Mike didn't just join a franchise.
He adopted a philosophy.
Inspectors first. Teachers second. Salespeople never.
That means educating instead of scaring. Explaining instead of pressuring. Helping instead of selling.
It's a simple philosophy. It also happens to be really good business.
Ask around and you'll hear a few themes come up over and over.
Honestly... that last one doesn't hurt.
"Buying a home can be stressful enough. My goal isn't to make it more stressful. It's to give you the information you need to make a confident decision. Whether you buy the house or decide to keep looking, I want you to leave the inspection understanding the home—not feeling overwhelmed by it."
Mike Nelson
Certified Master Inspector®
Inspections Over Coffee – Chandler, Arizona
📍 Serving Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Queen Creek and surrounding communities.
📞 (480) 414-4870
Schedule online through the Inspections Over Coffee booking system.