A brand-new home isn't a flawless home. Builders work on deadlines, trades move fast, and details get missed — which is why an independent inspection on a new build routinely turns up issues the buyer would otherwise inherit. Having a licensed General Contractor look at the work, rather than taking the builder's word for it, changes what gets caught.
Three points where an inspection pays off
Pre-drywall — before the walls close up, we look at the framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-ins while they're still visible. Final / pre-closing — a full inspection of the finished home before you sign. 11-month warranty — just before your builder's one-year warranty expires, we document everything that should be fixed under it while it's still the builder's responsibility.
Why the GC license matters here
Reviewing new construction is its own skill. Because your inspector is a licensed General Contractor, we know how the work is supposed to be done — so we're not just noting cosmetic items, we're evaluating whether the build was done right. And because we're independent of the builder, our only loyalty is to you.
The tight-construction factor
New homes are built sealed up for energy efficiency — impact windows, spray foam, a tight envelope. That's good for your power bill, but it changes how a home breathes, and it's part of why we're seeing radon levels rise in newer construction. We can flag it and test for it as part of the process.