New Construction Phase Inspections

When purchasing a new home, part of the process prior to your pre-closing final walk-through should include an inspection performed by an Independent Licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector. Recent findings of electrical code discrepancies, improper siding installation, and natural gas leaks have made new home inspections equally as critical as resale home inspections.

What is a Phase Inspection?

New Construction Phase Inspections are carried out in four separate phases throughout the construction process. The final inspection in the process is a full Home Inspection. Detailed reports are submitted to the client on completion of each inspection.

Phase One
Pre Slab Inspection.

Phase Two
Pre Drywall & Frame Inspection.

Phase Three
Final Walk Through Home Inspection.  

Items routinely discovered during “new” home inspections include:

• Gas appliance connection leaks
• Plumbing leaks
• Improper installation of attic ladders
• Water heaters without drain pans or dielectric fittings
• “Hot’ and “Cold” bath faucet controls installed improperly
• Improper electrical receptacle spacing, GFCI and ARC Fault Circuit Interrupter installation and water heater power supply
• Improper HVAC duct installation/sealing
• Doors hardware that does not function properly
• Doors that do not seal properly
• Interior and exterior caulking/sealing that has not be applied
• Absence of safety glass in required locations
• Improper installation of Hardi-Plank or LP Smart Siding
• Improper attic framing
• Ventilation related deficiencies
• Roof damage (construction related) and flashing deficiencies
• Improper fireplace gas log lighter installation