Buying a home in Rockwall or anywhere across the Greater DFW metroplex is one of the largest financial decisions you'll make. A general home inspection is your one chance to see the home through the eyes of someone whose only job is to find what's wrong with it. Here's exactly what that looks like when you hire Sola Fide Home Inspections.
Buying a home in Rockwall or anywhere across the Greater DFW metroplex is one of the largest financial decisions you'll make. A general home inspection is your one chance to see the home through the eyes of someone whose only job is to find what's wrong with it — and to do it before you're legally bound to the purchase. Here's exactly what that looks like when you hire Sola Fide Home Inspections.
Curtis Oakley is an InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector (CMI) — a credential held by fewer than 1% of home inspectors nationwide. Every inspection Curtis performs is built on that standard.
Before the Inspection
Scheduling is straightforward: book online, confirm payment, and Curtis will arrive at the property at the agreed time — often early, so he can begin walking the exterior before you arrive. You're welcome (and encouraged) to be on-site for the walkthrough. Most clients find that seeing the issues first-hand is far more useful than reading about them later.
What Gets Inspected
A Sola Fide general home inspection covers every major system in the home:
- Structural components and foundation — including visible cracking, slope, and movement indicators
- Roof covering, flashing, and attic — walked where safe, drone-flown where not
- Grading, drainage, and site conditions
- Exterior walls, trim, doors, and windows
- Electrical service, panels, and branch circuits — including GFCI and AFCI protection
- Plumbing supply, waste, and fixtures
- HVAC equipment and ductwork — tested in normal operating modes
- Water heater and built-in appliances
- Safety devices — smoke and CO alarms
Thermal imaging is included at no additional charge on every general home inspection. That means moisture intrusion, missing insulation, slab leaks, and electrical hot spots get documented as a matter of course — not as an upsell.
The Walkthrough
At the end of the on-site inspection, Curtis walks you through the major findings in plain English. You'll know which issues are cosmetic, which are routine maintenance, and which are material defects that belong in a repair request. This is where a great inspection separates itself from a checklist-driven one: you leave with a mental model of the home, not just a stack of photos.
The Report
Your detailed digital report arrives shortly after the inspection — photo-rich, organized by system, and formatted so your agent can turn it directly into a negotiation document. Every finding includes a photo, a description, and a recommendation.
Add-On Services
Depending on the home, Curtis may recommend add-on services that go beyond what a general inspection covers:
- WDI (termite) inspection — required by most VA and FHA loans
- Sewer scope — the only way to see inside the lateral line
- Pool and spa inspection — not covered by a standard inspection
- Drone services — for steep or fragile roofs
- Zip level measurements — for documenting foundation movement
- Engineering foundation evaluation — when findings warrant a licensed PE's opinion
Why Rockwall Buyers Hire Sola Fide
Curtis inspects every house as if it were his own home. That standard comes through in the thoroughness of the walkthrough, the clarity of the report, and the willingness to answer every question you have — before, during, and after the inspection. For a Rockwall-area buyer, that's the difference between walking into closing day with confidence or walking in with fingers crossed.
Schedule your Rockwall home inspection with Sola Fide Home Inspections today.