Shingle to Slab Home Inspection
Expect the best
Buying a home is likely the biggest investment you will make in your life
Your One-Stop Inspection Company
I use a thermal camera on EVERY inspection, to “see what others can’t”
Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi
Same-Day Inspection Reports
What we inspect and why
A home inspection is an examination of the home's structure, components and systems. Since buying a home is likely the biggest investment you will ever make, the home inspection is one of the most important elements in the homebuying process. The inspection can reveal defects that may or may not be obvious to you as a prospective buyer. Such defects can range from simple replacements or repairs to severe damage or safety and health concerns.
Interior, exterior, walls, windows, and doors
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
Foundation, including the crawlspace
Fireplace and chimney
Roof, roof structure and attic (including ventilation and insulation)
Electrical
Plumbing
INSPECT - DOCUMENT - INFORM - EDUCATE - SUPPORT
Shingle To Slab’s core tenets of every inspection
Inspect and Document - Utilizing the appropriate equipment and a comprehensive checklist, the inspection begins with the exterior. From the top of the home to the bottom (the shingles to the slab), the inspection covers the roof covering, the structure itself, exterior coverings, location and condition of all roof and wall penetrations (including doors and windows) and the home’s major systems including HVAC, plumbing and electrical. With an understanding of the layout of the home, the inspection continues inside the home, normally beginning in the attic to further evaluate the roof structure, ventilation, insulation, and to complete the inspection of the HVAC system. The remainder of the home’s systems are further evaluated from the interior, which allows for a complete understanding and evaluation of the condition of the entire home. Documentation within our online inspection software is completed concurrently with the inspection process. Photos and other applicable references are included in the report to provide a comprehensive, yet clearly understandable inspection report. Our software allows for client access from anywhere, and never expires.
Inform and Educate - We are committed to providing an easy-to-understand inspection report to our clients, using language easily transferrable to other professionals for action. Critical to this stage is ensuring the client is comfortable with and understands all aspects of the inspection report. This often is a dialogue where the inspector can provide detailed explanations of the systems, the findings and recommendations, and allow the client to ask questions regarding the report or other items throughout the home.
Support - An often missed key component of the inspection is follow-on support AFTER the inspection. We remain available to answer any questions regarding the inspection report to our clients in perpetuity.
Meet your Inspector
KEVIN MIDDLETON
My wife and have lived in Slidell, LA for our entire lives (minus time away for military commitments), and care deeply about our community. I am a graduate of Pope John Paul II High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. I am a 27+ year veteran, retired from the Louisiana National Guard, where I served as an Engineering Officer. I have one child at Louisiana State University, and one at University of Southern Mississippi. I enjoy just about any outdoor activity (golf, skiing, camping, biking), spending time with friends and family, and am a lifelong learner. I spend quite a bit of my free time taking continuing education classes and self-research to maintain my proficiency with modern home-building practices and construction techniques, including the latest designs and materials.
I have a passion for helping people. Before Hurricane Katrina, I worked in the construction trades for several years. Following that storm my part-time job in the National Guard turned into active duty, where I utilized my education and experience in the construction field to help rebuild facilities lost to storms. My experience in the military has given me a great deal of experience in construction and with people. Upon my retirement in 2023, I decided I needed to continue to serve.
I enjoy being able to utilize my skills to educate my clients on how their home or building works, how to maintain it, and how to improve its safety and efficiency.
My promise to you:
From the moment you schedule an inspection with me, you are my client, and I am your advocate throughout the process. Every person/family is different, with different concerns and needs. I seek to understand my client, and look to expand from my already detailed inspection to meet any unique needs or concerns my clients may have.
My investigation regarding the property begins before I arrive at the home for the inspection appointment. There is a great deal that can be learned by understanding the area the home is located within, what weather events have occurred over the life of the structure, and the history of the jurisdiction’s enforcement of building codes. Every location is different.
My commitment to my clients is to ensure they have a thorough knowledge of the condition of the property. It is my job to give you the information you need to make an informed decision regarding the property.
But, my commitment does not stop once the inspection is complete and we have left the premises. I regularly get “out-of-the-blue” phone calls from previous clients who have random questions about their home. Whether it’s about a contractor’s work, or advice on improvements, I welcome these questions, and truly enjoy helping people.
As a proud participant in the InterNACHI “We'll Buy Your Home” Guarantee Program, I stand committed to providing peace of mind to homebuyers and sellers. This program offers an added layer of confidence, ensuring that if issues arise post-inspection, I am prepared to facilitate a solution that prioritizes your satisfaction. By participating in this program, I reaffirm my dedication to thorough inspections and client-centric service, making the home buying or selling experience smoother and more reliable for everyone involved. Click on the logo for more information.
