New Construction Home Inspection This is typically a three-phase inspection that will be customized to your needs. A report of findings along with digital photos are prepared after each of the first 2 phases with the completed HOMEBOOKtm inspection report delivered after the final walk through in phase 3. These phases are: Phase 1 Before backfilling the foundation, we check for: § Proper dewatering system installation § Proper sealed foundation walls § Proper lot contour and grades Phase 2 Before drywall is installed, we check for: § Missing, damaged, or undersized framing, insulation, foundation walls, concrete floors, and rough other framing components § Exterior building wrap, window and roof flashing systems and components § Electrical cabling, devices, boxes and fittings (not capacity or adequacy) § Plumbing water supply, drain waste vent and fuel gas piping. Proper slope of waste piping. Attachment and separation from wood of water supply lines § HVAC – mechanical and distribution components (not system balance or adequacy) Phase 3 Before final acceptance and settlement, we conduct: § A final inspection of the home § Customize the HOMEBOOKtm to your systems and components § Document any findings and prepare a final punch list for the contractor This customized HOMEBOOKtm will then become a home maintenance/reference manual that you can use to identify the cause and cure of problems you may discover years from now. |
