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New Home Inspections |
| Has your new home reached this stage of construction? |
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| Have all of your questions been answered? |
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| Why is the concrete slab already cracking? |
| Why is some of the lumber moldy? |
| Is this piece of lumber structurally sound? |
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| Unfortunately, today's construction process is not always as comprehensive as you might like it to be. The rapid pace of development has had an impact on the quality of construction in the valley. We are routinely called by new home owners - who did not have third party inspections during the construction process or prior to closing - asking if we can provide an inspection. In some cases, this happens just a few months after they have moved. |
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| Hiring an inspector during the construction of your new home will help to detect defects while they can still be fixed. In addition, the inspector will answer your questions, regarding the construction of your new home, from an unbiased point of view. |
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| We offer a variety of new construction packages. The most common is the Pre-drywall/Pre-close package. |
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Pre-Drywall Inspections (Framing Inspections) |
| This inspection should be performed after the city inspection but prior to your walk-through with the superintendent. This inspection allows us to visually inspect items that will not be visible once the insulation and drywall are installed. Corrections made at this phase of construction will eliminate future problems. The key points of this inspection are: |
- Framing
- Rough Electrical
- Rough Plumbing
- Rough Heating and Cooling
- Concrete
- Exterior Cladding
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A nail has been driven through the vent stack |
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Plumbing in wrong location |
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Repair to correct problem |
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Pre-Close Inspections |
| This inspection should be performed prior to your pre-close walk-through with the superintendent – all utilities should be turned on. Pre-close Inspections are basically the same as a Warranty Inspection. The intention of this inspection is to make sure all systems in the residence are functioning properly prior to your taking possession of the residence. Special care is taken when reviewing the cosmetic condition of the residence. Since the home is new, there should be few if any cosmetic imperfections prior to closing. We will mark all imperfections with "blue tape" so they are readily visible to you and the Builder at the time of your pre-close walk-through. |
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| Here is a description of some recent findings: |
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| Building Structure: |
- The east side of the top cord for the third roof truss south of the attic access hatch has been spliced. Field modifications to pre-manufactured structural members should not occur without structural engineering documentation. We recommend you obtain a copy of the documentation, for the repair, for your records.
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| HVAC: |
- Air is leaking from around some of the supply air ducts where they connect to the distribution box in the attic – we recommend the leaks be properly sealed.
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| Termites: |
- There was no termite certificate in the electrical panel (typical location) indicating the final perimeter termite barrier was applied. We recommend that you ask the builder for copy of the certificate. If no barrier was applied the residence should be immediately treated for termites.
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| The price we quote on the phone will be the exact cost that you will pay. We accept check, cash, MasterCard or Visa. Our fees are based on the livable square footage of the home. For example a frame inspection for a 2,500 square foot home would be $250.00 and the cost for the pre-close inspection, for the same size home, would be $310.00. Please call for a hassle free quote today! |
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| Special inspection packages are available for individuals who require additional inspections – such as footing, foundation, under slab plumbing, slab inspections, etc. The following photos are examples from special package inspections. |
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Footing inspection |
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Foundation inspection |
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Under slab plumbing inspection |
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Compaction inspection |
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Slab inspection |
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Insulation inspection |
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Drywall inspection |
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