We combine a thoughtful, diligent and strategical approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart. 20 years of inspection experience doesn’t hurt. At Lagniappe, we do our absolute best to always provide “a little extra”, of course.

We make every effort to accommodate same day scheduling as we know many real estate transaction can be time sensitive. Our schedule fills quickly, so it is best to contact us by phone if you need a same day appointment. We don’t mind scheduling inspections on weekends if that’s what it takes assist you!

Our inspections start at $350 and increase based on services rendered and the square footage of the home being inspected. Simple!

Of course! We encourage our customers to be present during the last 30 minutes of the inspection, but it is not required. If you are present, we are able to discuss certain issues with you and answer any questions you may have. We encourage you to attend with your real estate agent. There are aspects of the inspection process that are hazardous and are off limits to the customer for their safety.

We do not rush our inspections. That’s a bad ideas with something as important as a home purchase. Your inspections are very thorough and our reports are detailed. The onsite portion of the home inspection can vary greatly depending on the size, type and condition of each home. A typical inspection will require the inspector to be onsite for 2-4 hours. Neither the client or the client’s agent are required to be there the entire time.

Typically, yes! We make every effort to provide your report the same day. If for some reason we cannot, we will keep you informed of our progress.

Some of our additional services are completed by a third party. We make every attempt to coordinate ancillary services and the same time as we perform the inspection. While we will make every effort to accomplish this, this is not always possible.

We accept cash, check, cashier’s check, and most major credit cards (please no debit cards). Venmo is also an option!

We have walked thousands of roofs and feel very comfortable up there. Every attempt will be made to perform the best inspection we can and that is ALWAYS a tactile inspection performed on the roof.

With that said, safety is our #1 priority. Roofs present significant safety hazards even to the most seasoned inspector. Walking a roof is not required by the LSBHI Standards of Practice and we understand many inspectors will not do it. Asphalt roofs with steep slopes (usually >7:12), metal roofs, roofs not accessible by our ladders and roofs with obvious signs of safety issues and wet roof surfaces can all limit the ability to safely walk a roof. In the case of these, we will inspect as much as we can by moving the ladder around the perimeter to get as close as possible to the roofs surface and we also use binoculars to see the roof covering.

Most new homes in our area are steeper then 7:12, which means the roof rises 7 inches vertically for every 12 inches horizontally.

Again, safety is our #1 priority. We will make every effort to enter every crawlspace of each home. Crawlspaces can be the home to tremendous amounts of hidden damage and costly repairs. However, homes with standing water, possible electric safety hazards, visible rodents/wildlife, etc. will not be entered into. We will document with pictures and in our report the safety issues.