New Home Construction Inspection Services
We are here to ensure that building your dream home doesn’t turn into a nightmare!
It is beyond important to have your own independent inspector monitoring the quality of your new home! While builders typically have the best intentions, they are under a lot of pressure to deliver, especially with Real Estate inventory being so low! Builders have multiple points of Quality Control, however these individuals are employed by the Builder, and ultimately will put the Builder’s interest first.
Choosing to have your own independent inspections completed not only ensures that you have a Champion in your corner, but it lets your builder know quality always comes first!
Construction Phase Inspections
Phase 1 – Foundation
Making sure your home gets started off on the right foot is paramount!
North Texas is well known for soil conditions making home foundations very susceptible for shifting. We will work to identify and eliminate any shifty building practices, minimizing your concerns for years to come!
Primary Focus:
- Site Preparation
- Footings and Trench Preparation
- Grading for Drainage
- Plumbing and Sewer Connections
Phase 2 – Structure
This is the best opportunity to evaluate the framed structure of the home. Before any exterior coverings are in place, potentially hiding substandard work.
This inspection primarily focuses on:
- Evaluating the construction methods used to properly transfer the dead and live loads of the house to the foundation.
- Ensuring the materials used are the appropriate type/size for the construction method
- Identifying any deficient areas of the frame being attached to the foundation.
Phase 3 – Pre-Drywall/Sheetrock
This inspection is completed once all of the electrical, plumbing lines, and HVAC are installed, but before the interior walls are closed and covered.
Given the opportunity we highly advise this inspection as it is the only time all of the walls will be open. This inspection focuses:
- Ensuring electrical system is properly installed and adequately protected
- Confirm that any Gas system is properly installed and bonded to prevent Arc-Flashing
- Evaluating the construction methods used to properly transfer the dead and live loads of the house to the foundation.
- Examining exterior coverings, windows, and sealant points to ensure proper installation.
Final and 11-Month Builder Warranty Inspections
These Inspections are full Texas Real Estate Commission Form 7-6 inspections.
All visible components of your home will be inspected as required by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Once the report is completed you will receive a digital T.R.E.C. 7-6 report with pictures and videos explaining what was identified, and the recommendations for reconciliation.
Additionally, you will receive a detailed, “Summary of Deficiencies” report. This report will lay out in a clear and concise manner any, and all deficiencies that were identified to ensure nothing gets overlooked when communicating the inspection findings.
The following components are inspected:
- Electrical System
- Service Entrance Conductors
- Service Panel and Breakers
- Exterior/Interior Lights and Receptacles
- Cooling and Heating Systems
- Fireplace and Chimney
- Home Insulation and Venting
- Plumbing System
- Water Heater
- Shut Off Valve(s)
- Water Pressure
- Appliances Permanently Installed
- Oven/Range
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Structural Systems
- Exterior Wall and Roof Coverings
- Grading and Drainage
- Sprinkler System