NEW CONSTRUCTION

• “Every” new home has some defects that a trained professional home inspector can identify.

• Buyers should never assume that all systems and components of a new home function and operate properly.

• New construction is not a guarantee of quality.

• Defects can be present at any phase of construction.

Although all reputable builders attempt to provide good quality control during the building process, shortfalls sometimes occur. Quality control problems can arise for a variety of reasons, including overloaded construction superintendents, heavy usage of subcontractors (and even sub-subcontractors), and over-reliance on city or county inspectors. As a result, quality control can be inconsistent from one builder to another and even among homes built by the same builder.  For these reasons we have developed our “three-phase” inspection service. It is designed to involve you in your homes construction, put you in charge of its quality and protect you from unnoticeable deficiencies.

The 3 Phases of New Home Construction 

There are several hundred items that are viewed by the inspector during the 3 inspections, following are just a few, but not limited to those mentioned.

Phase 1

This critical inspection takes place before the concrete is poured ensuring that the footing is in accordance with the design specifications (i.e., size and /or dimensions of the support beams and structural steel content). Proper placement and installation of the post-tension cables are also checked. Once completed, the findings are reported to the client in a summarized report.

Phase 2

This inspection consists of the framing of exterior and interior walls, floors, rafters, sheathing, roofing, roughed-in plumbing, electrical wiring, mechanical systems, insulation and vapor barriers of the home. Once completed, findings are reported to the client in a summarized report.

Phase 3

The final inspection is a thorough structural and mechanical inspection of the finished home and takes an average of 2 to 3 hours. This inspection is scheduled once the builder notifies the client that the home is complete, generally about a week prior to the client builder’s walk-thru. Once completed, a full written report is provided to the client.

Providing professional residential and commercial inspection services throughout Houston and Pearland, Texas, including Missouri City, Fresno, Bellaire, Stafford, Sugarland, Katy, Alief and Humble. 
(Harris, Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties)