When it comes to purchasing a home, having a thorough inspection can mean the difference between a dream investment and a financial nightmare. In Washington State, a veteran-owned business is applying military-grade attention to detail to the home inspection process, giving buyers and sellers peace of mind during one of life’s most significant transactions.
Old GOAT Home Inspections, founded in 2022 by David Brockmeyer after his 21-year career in the U.S. Navy, has quickly established itself as a trusted name in home inspections across Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Pierce counties. Brockmeyer’s military background, which included work as an Aviation Electronics Technician on F-18 Super Hornets and service as a Master-at-Arms with Top Secret clearance, provided the perfect foundation for his second career.
“Purchasing a home is the largest purchase most people will ever make,” is the philosophy that drives the company’s approach to every inspection. This perspective has shaped their service model, which focuses on providing clients with comprehensive information about potential properties through detailed home inspection reports featuring high-quality photos and videos delivered within 24 hours.
The company recently expanded its team by bringing aboard Leon Griffin in 2024, another Navy veteran who served for over 23 years as a Machinist Mate, Nuclear Power aboard submarines. This addition has strengthened the firm’s capacity to serve Washington homebuyers and sellers with the same military precision that defined both their naval careers.
Old GOAT Home Inspections offers a comprehensive suite of services beyond standard buyer and seller inspections, including maintenance inspections, new construction evaluations, and 11-month warranty inspections. Their specialized services extend to sewer scopes, indoor air quality testing, well flow assessments, water testing, and radon detection.
First-time homebuyers particularly benefit from the company’s educational approach. Inspectors take extra time during the process to explain home systems and necessary maintenance, helping to demystify the inspection report and alleviate concerns that might otherwise seem alarming on paper.
Inspections related to real estate transactions come with InterNACHI’s Buy Back Guarantee, adding an additional layer of security for clients. The company’s inspectors maintain InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI)® credentials and regularly update their knowledge to stay current with industry developments and technologies.
The company’s name might raise eyebrows, but it reflects the founder’s military background. In the civilian world, “GOAT” is often used as an acronym for “Greatest Of All Time,” a standard to which the company aspires in every inspection they conduct. In the Navy, enlisted personnel who achieve the rank of Chief Petty Officer are referred to as Goats and the Chiefs Mess is referred to as the Goat Locker. Reminiscent of the times when goats were kept on the ships as a source of food and milk when the Chiefs were charged with their care.
Technology plays a crucial role in their approach, with inspectors utilizing advanced inspection tools and techniques to provide the most thorough evaluation possible. This combination of cutting-edge technology and military-trained attention to detail has helped the company quickly establish itself in Washington’s competitive home inspection market.
For homebuyers and sellers looking for inspection services, the company offers convenient online quotes and scheduling through their professional home inspection website, making it easy to secure their services throughout their service area.
As the housing market continues to evolve, Old GOAT Home Inspections remains committed to expanding their service offerings while maintaining the exceptional quality and attention to detail that has become their hallmark in Washington’s real estate community.