New Construction and Phase Home Inspection in Dallas - Fort Worth

Brand new doesn't mean problem-free. Get an independent inspection before you accept delivery — so any issues become the builder's problem to fix, not yours.

Pre-Pour

Phase 1 Inspection

A complete evaluation of every major system in the home

🏗️ STAGE 1

Performed before the concrete slab is poured. We examine rebar placement and spacing, vapor barrier installation, plumbing rough-in under the slab, and cable layout. Once concrete is poured, none of these components are ever accessible again. This is your only opportunity to catch under-slab problems before they're permanent.

🏗️ STAGE 2

Pre-Drywall Inspection

The most valuable inspection you can get on a new construction home. Before drywall goes up, everything is visible — framing, electrical wiring, plumbing rough-in, HVAC ductwork, and insulation. Once walls are closed, many of these are inaccessible for the life of the home. This inspection catches problems while they're still easy and inexpensive to fix.

🏗️ STAGE 3

Performed when the home is complete but before your final walkthrough and closing. A full inspection of every accessible system and component — giving you a detailed report to create your builder's punch list and negotiate repairs before you take possession.

📋 WARRANTY

1-Year Warranty Inspection

As your builder warranty approaches expiration, a professional inspection identifies every defect you're entitled to have repaired before coverage closes out. This inspection alone can save thousands of dollars. Most homeowners don't know to schedule it until it's too late.

⚠️Grading & Drainage Issues

Improper grading directing water toward the foundation is one of the most common findings across North Texas. In DFW's clay-heavy soil, this leads directly to foundation movement — often within the first few years.

⚠️HVAC Installation Defects

Improperly sized breakers disconnected ductwork, inadequate attic ventilation, and non-functioning thermostats — found regularly in newly built DFW homes affecting comfort and efficiency from day one.

⚠️Roofing Deficiencies

Missing flashing, improperly installed shingles, inadequate ventilation, and poor workmanship at penetrations — on homes where the roof was never walked by an independent inspector.

⚠️Plumbing Problems

Improper venting, missing cleanouts, inadequate water pressure, and drain slope issues. Inexpensive to fix during construction — very expensive to address after the home is finished.

⚠️Electrical Issues

Missing knockouts in panels, improper bonding and grounding, and AFCI/GFCI installation errors. Common in new construction across DFW — may pass code but still represent safety concerns.

⚠️Insulation Gaps

Missing or improperly installed insulation in attics and exterior walls — nearly impossible to identify after drywall installation, but directly impacting your energy bills for as long as you own the home.

Schedule Early

Don't wait until closing week. For pre-drywall inspections, coordinate with your builder's site supervisor to confirm the timing window before drywall installation begins.

During the Inspection

Attend if you can. Walking a new construction home with your inspector gives you a real understanding of how it was built and what to watch for as the home ages.

Your Same-Day Report

Your report arrives the same day — guaranteed. Formatted to make your builder's punch list conversation straightforward, with photos and clear descriptions of every finding.

Schedule your new construction inspection online in under 2 minutes. Same-day reports, every time.

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