
Meet Your Inspector
Mike Knox is a dedicated Certified Home Inspector with a passion for ensuring safety and comfort in every home he inspects. A proud US Coast Guard Veteran, Mike embodies resilience and service, traits that guided him through a remarkable career as a 22-year retired Yuma Arizona County Sheriff Deputy and SWAT team leader. His commitment to protecting and serving his community is matched only by his love for outdoor adventures and spending quality time with his family and friends.
With an infectious enthusiasm for life, Mike inspires others by sharing his wealth of experience and insights. He believes that a home is more than just a building; it’s where memories are made. Through his work, he continues to serve his community, one home at a time, ensuring peace of mind for families everywhere.
Yuma's Premier Inspection Services
Residential Inspections
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Before you buy, you should have a home inspection to avoid potentially costly repairs that would otherwise go undetected until they become even more costly.
Pool & Spa Inspections
A pool inspection is one of the most important steps in owning a swimming pool. We are licensed and insured to inspect residential swimming pools and spas, commercial swimming pools and spas, and water features such as fountains and whirlpool tubs.
Crawlspace Inspections
A crawlspace inspection is a crucial aspect of maintaining the health and safety of your home. This often-overlooked area, situated beneath your home’s foundation, plays a significant role in ensuring structural integrity and preventing costly issues. A top of the line tracked inspection robot is used for all crawspace inspections. Providing you with a full spectrum view of the crawlspace with 1080 p pictures and video.
Mold Inspections
There are over 400,000 types of mold, and while there are only a few dozen that are toxic, exposure to many molds can lead to health problems. It can also cause structural damage to your house.
Pre-Listing Inspections
A pre-listing inspection can not only help expedite the selling process but potentially even increase the property's sale price. Additionally, they can help reduce the chances of a sale falling through due to unexpected issues with the property being discovered during the negotiation or buyer's inspection.
1 Year Warranty Inspection
Most builders offer a one-year warranty on a new home. We perform a full home inspection before the builder’s warranty expires. Just because your home is new, doesn’t necessarily mean it is defect-free. At your 11-month mark, take advantage of your last chance to take advantage of your warranty!
The Best Modern Report in the Industry

While Hard Knox Home Inspections encourages our clients to walk through the home with us, we understand that you may be too busy, and may not have time to do so.
Regardless of whether or not you attend the inspection, we will compile a comprehensive Spectora report, which includes all of the information you need to determine the condition of the home.
We will deliver our report within 24 hours of the conclusion of your home inspection, so that you can quickly access a full overview of our findings – and discuss them with us and your agent.
Top-Rated by Our Clients
- Triana Munevar2/12/2025When I need an inspection again, Mike will be my first call!!! He is punctual, knowledgeable, thorough, and meets all expectations and more. Not only does he complete the inspection in a timely manner but he talks us through everything, gives us advice, and answers all questions with profound knowledge. Highly recommend!Paulina Federico1/16/2025Working with Mike for home inspections is always a seamless and enjoyable experience! Scheduling through his website is incredibly easy, and if I ever make an error in the information I provide, I know I can simply call or text him to correct it. Mike is always accommodating and responsive, not just to me but also to the other agents in our office who work with him just as often. What truly stands out is his exceptional customer service—not only to us as Realtors but especially to our clients. Mike’s professionalism, thoroughness, and friendly demeanor make the entire inspection process stress-free and reassuring for everyone involved. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!
- Edna Carrillo1/15/2025Mike is always so helpful and professional explains everything that we need to knowEdna Carrillo1/14/2025Mike is absolutely amazing! Always on time and very professional and flexible love working with himDunia Federico1/07/2025Mike, thank you for dealing with both the sellers and buyers at this particular inspection. I know that's not the norm, but I appreciate the professionalism with which you dealt with the situation
- Barbara Gunderson1/06/2025greatEdna Carrillo1/04/2025Mike is great! Always on time and I love the way his reports are structured always ready to answer any questions'
- Dunia Federico12/17/2024Excellent, as usual! Thanks for the speedy appointment time and the quick turn around on the report. And thank you for helping me with my last minute questionsArturo Portillo12/17/2024Thank you once again for assisting my clients and I with this home inspection report. I look forward to working with you again.Freddy Juarez12/13/2024Great work! Very thorough and complete!
- Daniel Hernandez12/13/2024Very detailed and fast service! I love that he included pictures and was able to describe all the issues that he found that it would be a concern to include critical and non-critical issues of the house. Highly recommended!!! AA++++Brad Ashwood11/21/2024As a Realtor my fiduciary duties are to my clients, which means recommending them to someone who is highly qualified and creditable. Mike is my Go-To Home Inspector with confidence!! His thorough work ethic, knowledge, professionalism and dependability continues to keep my clients happy. Happy Clients, Happy Realtor. Thx Mike!
- Dewayne Sullivan11/21/2024Very professional and detail oriented. I showed up at the home while Mike was performing the inspection he was very professional and answered all of the questions that I had and made this first time buying experience more friendly and informative than I had expected. Not only that but he had the complete report finished and sent to me and my realtor within an hour of completing the inspection. Would highly recommend and utilize in the future.Selma Martinez11/21/2024Very pleased with our inspection. I am representing the buyer and my clients were quite delighted of how thorough and well explained everything is. As an agent, I loved a feature that lets you select the items you want to be fixed, saves a bit of time without sacrificing being specific. Mike has a great Competitive price for the inspections too!
- Arturo Portillo11/15/2024Clients were very happy with your inspection. Thank you for being on time and thorough. I look forward to working with you in the future.Jacqueline Perez11/14/2024One time and very professionalKim Valdez11/13/2024Very flexible and easy to work with. The reports are clear and easy to understand. 🙂
- Jacqueline Hansen11/13/2024You did an amazing and detailed job. The pictures and details help so much. Thank you again. JackieAdriana Hernandez11/13/2024Very helpful and answered all my questions.Kim Valdez11/06/2024Great service! Received report back the same day 🙂
- Brad Ashwood11/02/2024Mike never fails to provide excellent service when conducting inspections. His hard work accompanied by his knowledge, professionalism, and dependability is why I continue to have confidence when recommending him to my clients. He doesn't cut corners and he's a straight shooter- exactly what a buyer needs!Dunia Federico10/25/2024Scheduling is excellent, and quick. Thanks for your service, Mike.Erick Russell Wallace Heinonen10/23/2024Mike was amazing to work with. Very knowledgeable and helpful in whatever ways he could.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home inspection?
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation. Home inspections are designed to protect the buyer, by revealing problems they might not have noticed otherwise.
How much does a home inspection cost?
Our home inspections start at $300. The cost will vary based on the square footage of the home, the age of the home, and location of the home. Call, text, or email us for a quote today!
How long does a home inspection take?
Home inspections generally take 2 to 4 hours to complete. The duration of a home inspection depends on many factors such as the size of the home, the condition of the home, and the ability to access certain areas of the home (roof, crawl space, attic, etc.).
Should I attend the inspection?
Although it is not necessary, we do recommend that you attend the inspection so you can ask questions and learn more about the home. You will learn a lot from the inspection report, but we always encourage you to attend!
What if the inspection report reveals problems?
It is important to note that no house is perfect. At the end of the home inspection process, we will provide a detailed report that describes the physical condition of the property, with images and videos highlighting what may need repair or replacement. The information provided is to allow a potential buyer to make an informed decision about moving forward with the transaction. It is not pass or fail.