J May Home Inspections Inc
Local business · 105 Waban St, Newton, MA 02458, USA
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- Not rated by the BBB
- 6 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 1 work photo
Highlights
- Uniform 5-star ratings — 218 Angi and 11 Google reviews, all five stars
- Slow, thorough inspections — reviewers cite multi-hour, floor-by-floor walkthroughs
- Clear scope communication — condo reviewer praised him explaining inspection limits
- Educational approach — recent reviewers say he explains findings, not just lists them
- One-person operation — no second inspector if Atwell is unavailable
- Thin Google footprint — just 11 ratings versus 218 on Angi
J May Home Inspections is a one-person operation out of Newton — the whole business is Mike Atwell, who shows up, does the walkthrough himself, and puts his name on every report. The company says it's been inspecting homes since 1997, with more than 5,000 inspections completed, and Atwell holds Massachusetts Home Inspector license #140. He runs it deliberately small: one inspection booked per day, mostly pre-purchase and pre-offer buyer inspections, plus condo-unit inspections and maintenance consults for homeowners and condo associations. The clearest thing about him is the consistency: 218 ratings on Angi and 11 on Google, every single one 5 stars, across 33 reviews going back to 2021. This spring, buyers describe him showing up ahead of schedule and working a house floor by floor rather than rushing — one inspection of a two-bedroom single-family home ran 3.5 hours. A condo buyer in March said he was upfront about exactly what he could and couldn't check in a unit, and reviewers this year keep describing him as an educator as much as an inspector, someone who walks through what he found rather than just listing it. None of the last six months' reviews mention a complaint. It's worth knowing going in that this is genuinely a one-man shop — there's no second inspector if Atwell's calendar is full. His footprint on Google is also much thinner than on Angi (11 ratings versus 218), so most of the independent record on him sits on a single platform. And there's a small inconsistency worth a mental note: his own site credits itself with a 12-year streak of Angi's Super Service Award, while Angi's own profile lists 15 straight years running since 2010 — not a mark against the work, just numbers that don't quite line up. For a buyer who wants someone to slow down and actually walk them through what's wrong with a house rather than race a checklist, this is the profile: an ASHI-affiliated inspector with a long, clean run of 5-star ratings across two platforms. Confirm his calendar against your closing timeline before booking.
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- 5.0May 1, 2026
I would highly recommend Mike Atwell of J. May Home Inspections to anyone looking for a high-quality, thorough, and trustworthy home inspector in the Greater Boston area. Mike was incredibly accommodating around our tight schedule and was a true pleasure to work with. Mike is deeply knowledgeable and passionate about home inspections and helped us find major structural deficiencies with a single-family home we were looking to purchase. Mike also took the time to explain each piece of the inspection to us as first time home buyers and sent us a full report via email within 24 hours of the inspection along with a mailed booklet of the inspection findings.
— Sam A.View on Angi ↗ - 5.0Apr 8, 2026
I cannot recommend Michael Atwell and J May Home Inspections Inc highly enough! Michael was professional, punctual (he arrived early just to get a jump on the exterior inspection), and is clearly passionate about doing the job right. What truly set him apart was his incredible thoroughness and attention to detail. He examined every inch of the property — from the roof to the foundation — and didn't miss a single thing. He took his time and was incredibly meticulous, which gave us complete confidence that we had a full and honest picture of the home. Michael also has a real gift for communication. He walked us through every finding in plain language, making sure we understood exactly what we were looking at and what it meant for us as buyers. He never made us feel rushed and was happy to answer every question we had. If you're buying a home and want an inspector you can truly trust, look no further than Michael Atwell at J May Home Inspections Inc. He made a stressful process feel manageable and gave us total peace of mind. Worth every penny!
— Alexander VidalView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 1, 2026
Mike was so helpful and easy to ask questions to! Very thorough which we appreciated during our first home purchase. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection.
— Shayna C.View on Angi ↗ - 5.0Apr 1, 2026
Mike was already there before our agreed time, and he already walked the property for the outside inspection. He did a very diligent one floor at the time and walked my and my broker through everything he found. His entire inspection took 3.5h for a 2-bedroom single family house. Mike is old school with paper notes and no iPad, but he takes pictures, and I received a comprehensive 8-page report + valuable resources within 24h.
— Jens B.View on Angi ↗ - 5.0Mar 1, 2026
Mike was fantastic, from the time we spoke to him on the phone to the completion of the inspection. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and offered us a balanced view of things that came up. He is also a great educator and will take the time to explain things to you.
— Stuti S.View on Angi ↗
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- behind the score: One-person operation — no second inspector if Atwell is unavailable