Your Professional Inspectors

We specialize in customer experience

Your Professional Inspectors

We specialize in customer experience

The Marathon Standard: Excellence at Scale

Authority
Metric
Marathon Performance DataWhy It Matters for Your Investment
Market
Reputation
1,300+ Total Online ReviewsProves long-term consistency and market
dominance across the region.
Quality
Benchmark
5.0 Stars (600+ Google
Verified)
The statistical “Gold Standard”—indicates a
perfect track record at scale.
Industry
Accolades
Best of NWA & Quality
Business Award
Third-party verification of our commitment to
technical excellence and ethics.
Experience
Engine
Thousands of Inspections
Performed
Superior pattern recognition; we find defects
that low-volume inspectors miss.
Tech-Forward
Suite
Mold Testing, Sewer Scope,
Radon, & Digital Reports
Uses the latest technology to provide “dataheavy” insights into hidden risks.
Availability96-Hour Inspection
Appointment Spots
High-capacity staffing designed to move at the
speed of the NWA/Tulsa real estate market
Regional
Footprint
Serving NWA & Expanding to
Tulsa, OK
A growing regional force built on scalable,
standardized systems.

At Marathon Property Inspectors, we don’t just look at houses and commercial properties; we analyze investments. As the premier property inspection firm in the region, we have built our reputation on a foundation of technical expertise, data-driven insights, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. What began as a mission to bring professional-grade scrutiny to the home inspection industry has grown into the most trusted name in Arkansas for residential and commercial real estate inspections.

Meet Our Team

Michael Thompson

Owner

  • InterNACHI Certified: NACHI21060609
  • Inspection Certification Associates #27034
  • Arkansas License #: HI-2215
  • ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics Certified
  • Certification ID: IAC2-95130 
  • IAC2 Certified, IAC2 Mold Certified
  • Sewer Scope Certified

Andrew Rogers

  • InterNACHI Certified: NACHI23081203
  • Arkansas License #: 2581
  • ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics certified

Preston Tomlinson

  • InterNACHI Certified: NACHI25081213
  • Arkansas License #: 2608
  • ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics certified

Melissa Wittmer

  • InterNACHI Certified: NACHI25032712
  • Arkansas License #: 2653
  • ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics certified
  • Certification ID: IAC2-95140
  • IAC2 Certified, IAC2 Mold Certified
  • Sewer Scope Certified

Matthew Thompson

  • InterNACHI Certified: NACHI25040810
  • Arkansas License #: 2678
  • ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics certified
  • Certification ID: IAC2-95160
  • IAC2 Certified, IAC2 Mold Certified

Experience Driven by Data

We believe that in the inspection world, volume is the engine of expertise. While many firms perform a handful of inspections a week, Marathon operates at a scale that allows for superior pattern recognition. Having performed thousands of inspections, our team has encountered almost every conceivable building defect—from the unique challenges of Northwest Arkansas’s Karst topography to the rapid-build shortcuts of modern subdivisions.

  • 1,300+ Total Online Reviews: A testament to our consistency and market leadership.
  • Verified 5.0 Google Average: A statistical “Gold Standard” based on over 600 verified client experiences.
  • Collective Wisdom: Our inspectors bring over 70 years – decades – of combined construction experience to every rooftop and crawl space.

Award-Winning Quality

Reputation is earned, but excellence is recognized. Marathon is proud to be named the “Best of Northwest Arkansas” and a recipient of the Quality Business Award. These accolades reflect our dedication to The Marathon Standard—a proprietary, systems-based approach that ensures every client receives a high-definition, technologically advanced report, regardless of the property’s size or age.

Marathon Property Inspectors, winner of Best of NWA and Quality Business Award.
Marathon Property Inspectors, winner of Best of NWA and Quality Business Award.

The Marathon Standard: Our Core Pillars

  • Aggressive Availability: We understand the pace of the real estate market. Our staffing model is designed for “aggressive availability,” typically scheduling appointments within 96 hours and delivering real-time reports at the end of the inspection. No waiting.
  • Advanced Technology: We utilize a full suite of modern tools—including Mold Air Spore Testing, Fiber-Optic Sewer Scopes, and Continuous Radon Monitoring—to see the hidden risks that traditional inspections miss.
  • Systems Over Guesswork: Whether we are inspecting a historic downtown bungalow or a new-construction estate, our standardized protocols ensure no detail is overlooked.

Building the Future

As we continue to scale our operations, our goal remains the same: to provide the most accurate, transparent, and professional inspection experience in the industry. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate professional, Marathon Property Inspectors provides the data you need to move forward with total confidence.

Experience the Marathon Standard. Your investment deserves nothing less.

For the Long Run.

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