- THE HOME INSPECTION SQUAD
Ensure your new home meets quality standards with professional new construction inspection from The Home Inspection Squad. Our certified inspectors evaluate construction quality, code compliance, and workmanship at critical building stages. From pre-drywall assessments to final walkthroughs, we identify defects before they become hidden problems, protecting your investment in brand-new construction.
New construction requires the same scrutiny as existing homes because building defects occur even in brand-new properties. Our new construction inspection services provide thorough evaluation at multiple construction phases including pre-drywall framing and systems inspection, rough plumbing and electrical assessment, insulation and air sealing verification, final walkthrough before closing, builder warranty expiration inspection, and post-construction quality verification. This service supports buyers purchasing new homes from builders, homeowners constructing custom homes, investors developing residential properties, and anyone wanting quality assurance that construction meets codes and standards.
New homes aren’t automatically defect-free. Construction mistakes happen including improper framing and structural connections, plumbing and electrical code violations, inadequate insulation and air sealing, HVAC sizing and installation errors, and poor workmanship affecting longevity. Once drywall covers framing, these problems become invisible and expensive to correct. A professional construction quality inspection during building phases catches defects when correction costs pennies on the dollar compared to post-construction repairs. Understanding actual construction quality protects you from builder shortcuts and ensures your investment delivers expected performance and durability.
The pre-drywall inspection represents the most critical evaluation phase because it reveals systems soon hidden behind walls. Our certified inspectors examine structural framing and connections, floor joist sizing and blocking, wall and ceiling framing accuracy, roof framing and truss installation, window and door framing and flashing, fire blocking and draft stopping, and structural hardware and fasteners. We verify lumber quality, proper spacing, and code-compliant construction before finishes conceal framing forever.
Before insulation installation, we assess rough plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems including water supply and drain line installation, electrical wiring, boxes, and panel installation, HVAC ductwork routing and sizing, proper pipe support and protection, electrical code compliance and safety, vent pipe installation and slope, and adequate clearances from heat sources. This inspection identifies improper installations requiring correction before they become inaccessible behind finished surfaces.
Energy efficiency depends on proper insulation and air sealing. We verify insulation type, R-value, and installation quality, air barrier continuity and sealing, vapor barrier installation where required, proper ventilation maintenance, and elimination of thermal bridges. Poor insulation installation wastes energy and creates comfort problems that persist throughout the home’s life. Our inspection ensures these critical components meet specifications and energy code requirements.
Before closing, we conduct comprehensive final walkthrough inspection examining all completed systems and finishes including exterior siding, trim, and weather protection, roofing installation and flashing details, windows and doors operation and sealing, plumbing fixtures and water pressure, electrical outlets, switches, and lighting, HVAC operation and temperature control, appliance installation and function, flooring, paint, and finish quality, and grading and drainage around foundation. We identify punch list items requiring builder correction before you accept the property.
Near builder warranty expiration, we perform detailed inspection documenting any defects covered under warranty including foundation settlement or cracking, structural defects and framing issues, roof leaks and flashing failures, plumbing leaks and fixture problems, electrical defects and safety issues, HVAC performance problems, and finish defects within warranty coverage. This new home inspection before warranty expires maximizes your protection and ensures builders address covered defects before responsibility shifts entirely to you.
Once drywall installation occurs, structural framing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems become inaccessible without demolition. Correcting hidden defects costs exponentially more than fixing problems during construction. Our pre-drywall inspection identifies framing errors, improper joist spans, missing structural connectors, plumbing code violations, electrical safety issues, and inadequate insulation before walls close. Builders correct these problems easily during construction but resist expensive corrections after completion. Early detection protects you from living with permanent defects or paying thousands for post-construction corrections.
Building codes establish minimum safety and performance standards, but code violations occur frequently in new construction. Inspectors miss problems, contractors cut corners, and building complexity creates opportunities for mistakes. Our construction quality inspection provides independent verification that construction meets codes and specifications. We identify violations requiring correction before final inspections and catch quality issues that don't violate codes but indicate poor workmanship affecting durability and performance.
Builders control construction and often resist buyer involvement during building. Many buyers lack construction knowledge to evaluate quality independently. Our professional inspection provides expert advocacy protecting your interests. Documented defects create leverage for demanding corrections before closing. Builders take professional inspection findings seriously because they carry authority casual buyer observations lack. This professional support ensures builders deliver the quality you're paying for rather than rushing to close sales.
Builder warranties typically cover defects for one year with longer coverage for structural and system components. Many homeowners discover problems after warranties expire, leaving them responsible for expensive repairs. Our builder warranty inspection before expiration documents all defects while coverage remains active. This forces builders to address problems at their expense rather than yours. The inspection cost represents tiny investment compared to repair costs you avoid by identifying warranty-covered defects before coverage ends.
New construction inspection requires deep understanding of building codes, construction methods, and quality standards. Our inspectors possess extensive construction knowledge including residential framing techniques, plumbing and electrical codes, HVAC installation standards, and energy code requirements. Many have construction backgrounds providing insider perspective on proper techniques and common shortcuts. This expertise ensures we recognize subtle defects and code violations that general inspectors without construction experience might overlook.
The Home Inspection Squad provides inspection services at every construction phase from foundation to final walkthrough. We understand critical inspection timing, what to examine at each phase, and how early-stage problems affect later construction. This comprehensive approach protects you throughout building rather than only at completion when many problems hide behind finishes. We coordinate multiple inspections aligned with construction schedules ensuring timely evaluation at each critical milestone.
Construction defect documentation requires precise descriptions and photographic evidence builders can’t dispute. Our reports include specific locations of all defects, photographs showing actual conditions clearly, explanations of code requirements violated, practical implications of identified problems, and priority ratings distinguishing critical issues from minor concerns. This detailed documentation supports your requests for corrections and creates accountability that motivates builders to address problems rather than dismissing concerns.
Unlike municipal inspectors with limited time and broad responsibilities, we work exclusively for you with singular focus on protecting your interests. We spend hours examining details municipal inspectors review in minutes. Our independence from builders eliminates conflicts of interest that might influence municipal inspectors with ongoing relationships with local contractors. This advocacy ensures objective assessment focused on construction quality rather than maintaining builder relationships or rushing through inspections.
Optimal timing includes pre-drywall, pre-insulation, and final walkthrough stages. Multiple inspections provide comprehensive quality verification throughout construction.
Municipal inspectors verify minimum code compliance only, spending limited time per property. Private inspection provides detailed quality assessment beyond basic code checks.
Professional builders welcome quality verification. Builders resisting independent inspection may have quality concerns they prefer to hide from scrutiny.
Document all defects and request builder corrections before closing. Serious defects may delay closing until repairs occur. Your leverage is greatest before closing.
Costs vary by property size and inspection phases needed. Multiple-phase inspection costs more than a single walkthrough but provides exponentially greater protection value.
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