New Construction Home Inspections
A new home doesn't necessarily mean a defect-free home. Bennett Property Inspection provides independent new construction inspections throughout the Tampa Bay area to identify construction defects, incomplete work, safety concerns, and installation issues before they become your responsibility. From pre-drywall through final walkthrough and the 11-month builder warranty period, our inspections provide an independent evaluation of the home at the stages when problems can be identified and corrected most effectively.
Three Critical Stages of New Construction
Pre-Drywall Inspection
A pre-drywall inspection takes place before the walls and ceilings are closed, providing a valuable opportunity to evaluate components that will soon be concealed. We inspect visible framing, structural connections, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation preparation, penetrations, fireblocking, and other accessible construction details to identify deficiencies while corrections are still relatively easy to make.
Pre-Closing Inspection
A pre-closing inspection provides an independent evaluation of the completed home before the final walkthrough and closing. We inspect accessible structural, roofing, exterior, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, appliance, and safety-related components to identify defects, incomplete work, and installation concerns while the buyer still has maximum leverage to have deficiencies addressed by the builder.
11-Month Warranty Inspection
An 11-month warranty inspection is performed near the end of the builder’s first-year workmanship warranty period. This inspection provides an opportunity to identify defects, installation concerns, or developing conditions that may not have been apparent at closing, allowing the homeowner to document and submit deficiencies to the builder before the applicable warranty period expires.
Why Inspect a Brand-New Home?
Municipal building inspections are an important part of the construction process, but they are not a substitute for an independent home inspection performed on behalf of the buyer. New homes involve numerous trades, subcontractors, materials, and installation details, and deficiencies can occur even with reputable builders. An independent inspection provides an additional set of trained eyes focused specifically on the home you are purchasing and can help identify defects, incomplete work, safety concerns, and installation issues before they become costly or difficult to address.
Ready to Schedule Your New Construction Inspection?
Ready to Schedule Your New Construction Inspection?
Protect your investment before closing and before your builder warranty expires. Bennett Property Inspection provides independent new construction inspections throughout the Tampa Bay area. Contact us today to schedule your pre-drywall, pre-closing, or 11-month warranty inspection.
