Active duty. Retirees. Veterans. PCS-paced. Built by someone who's stood in your boots — with 10% off every inspection.
A VA appraisal verifies Minimum Property Requirements for the lender. A home inspection evaluates condition for you.
The MPR list is short — safe water, working systems, no obvious safety hazards. It does not check whether your HVAC will last another year, whether the panel will pass insurance underwriting, or whether the foundation has issues a structural engineer should see.
VA appraisal: "Heat works." Our inspection: equipment data plate, refrigerant type, condenser condition, duct sealing, and realistic remaining service life.
VA appraisal: "Power works." Our inspection: panel brand and condition, double-tapped breakers, missing GFCI/AFCI, aluminum wiring concerns.
VA appraisal: "Roof doesn't leak." Our inspection: granule loss patterns, flashing condition, fastening, ventilation, realistic replacement timeline.
VA appraisal: "No major defects." Our inspection: crack patterns documented, displacement measured, drainage and grading evaluated against soil type.
VA appraisal: "Water flows." Our inspection: supply line material, water heater age and condition, fixture operation, visible leaks.
VA appraisal: cursory exterior assessment. Our inspection: walked attic, entered crawlspace, insulation evaluated, framing inspected.
Coordinated with your option period. PCS dates honored when feasible.
2.5–4 hours, every system documented, photos and severity flags.
Digital report delivered same day. Negotiate with full information.
Wingman 120 Warranty included. Phone access weeks after closing.
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Active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired, honorably discharged, spouses, Gold Star families. See the veterans page.
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A VA appraisal verifies Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) for the lender — it checks that the home meets basic safety, soundness, and sanitary standards. A home inspection evaluates actual condition for you: HVAC life expectancy, electrical panel details, foundation crack patterns, roof age, plumbing material, and much more. The appraisal protects the lender; the inspection protects you.
The VA does not require a home inspection, but we strongly recommend one. The VA appraisal is not a substitute — it checks basic requirements for the lender, not detailed condition for you. Military families buying near Fort Cavazos especially benefit from inspections because many area homes were built in the 1970s–1990s and have age-related system concerns.
Yes — 10% off every inspection for active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired, and honorably discharged service members. Spouses and Gold Star families are included. No promo code, no expiration, no forms. Just mention your service when you book.
Absolutely. We understand that PCS orders compress closing windows and option periods don't pause for scheduling delays. We prioritize military families when feasible, deliver same-day reports so your timeline holds, and are familiar with the specific housing markets around Fort Cavazos.
Common VA Minimum Property Requirement issues include peeling lead-based paint (pre-1978 homes), active roof leaks, non-functional HVAC or plumbing systems, missing handrails on stairs, broken windows, evidence of pest damage, and inadequate crawl space ventilation. These must be corrected before the VA will approve the loan.
Many homes in the Killeen, Copperas Cove, and Harker Heights corridor were built during military housing booms in the 1970s–1990s. Common issues include aluminum wiring (1965–1973 homes), aging HVAC systems, polybutylene plumbing, and foundation movement from the clay soils in this area. A thorough inspection is especially important for these properties.