New Construction Inspection
Independent pre-drywall, final and 11-month warranty inspections that catch builder mistakes while they are still visible, and are still the builder’s responsibility.
Pre-drywall, final and 11-month inspections that catch builder mistakes.
Three moments that matter
Three key moments
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Pre-Drywall
Framing, rough plumbing and electrical, penetrations, flashing and everything else that is about to disappear behind finishes.
Framing, rough plumbing, electrical and flashing, before it’s all covered.
Final
Systems operation, visible installation defects, fit and finish, and a punch list your builder can work from rather than argue with.
Systems, defects and finish, plus a punch list for your builder.
11-Month
Settling, cracking, leaks, HVAC and comfort problems, and the warranty items. Booked before the warranty expires.
Settling, cracks, leaks and HVAC, before the warranty ends.
Inspection Plans: One phase, or the whole build.
Most owners start at pre-drywall and add the final. The three-phase plan is the one that still protects you eleven months after you move in.
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Single Phase
Any one phase, booked on its own.
- One scheduled visit
- Photo-documented builder report
- Same-day delivery
Build Protection
Saves $50 against $790 booked separately.
Save $50 vs. separate booking.
- Both critical construction windows
- Punch list before closing
- One point of contact across the build
- Both critical build windows
- Punch list before closing
- One contact for the build
All Three Phases
Saves $100 against $1,185 booked separately.
Save $100 vs. separate booking.
- Everything in Build Protection
- 11-month warranty inspection
- A reminder before the warranty closes
- Everything in Build Protection
- 11-month warranty inspection
- Reminder before warranty ends
Scheduling a build
Construction dates move. We would rather know your drywall and closing targets early and adjust than have you call the week the insulation goes in.
If you book a pre-drywall or final inspection, we can remind you before the next phase comes due, including the 11-month warranty deadline.
Dates move. Share your drywall and closing targets early, and we’ll remind you before each phase, including the 11-month deadline.
- Builder or community name
- Property address
- Current construction stage
- Estimated drywall date
- Estimated closing date
- Move-in date, if you have already closed
- Best contact for builder site access
- Builder or community name
- Property address
- Current construction stage
- Estimated drywall date
- Estimated closing date
- Move-in date, if closed
- Builder site contact
Independent Oversight
A code inspection is not the same thing.
Code is a minimum
Municipal inspections check code compliance and public-safety requirements. That is their job, and it is a floor, not a workmanship review.
We work for you
An independent inspection focuses on property condition and workmanship and gives you a documented punch list. We are on your side of the transaction.
A short build season
Northern Michigan compresses trades and sequencing into a narrow window. Schedule pressure is exactly when sequencing errors happen.
One full winter matters
A full heating season, freeze-thaw cycles, and actual occupancy can surface conditions no closing walkthrough could have shown. That is what month eleven is for.
A full heating season, freeze-thaw cycles and real occupancy reveal what no closing walkthrough can.
Frequently asked questions.
When should I schedule a pre-drywall inspection?
After rough-in is complete and inspected, but before insulation and drywall go up. That is usually a window of a few days, so tell us your estimated drywall date as early as you can and we will work backwards from it.
Will my builder allow an independent inspection?
Most do, and reputable builders are used to it. Raise it early rather than the week of, and give us the site contact so access can be arranged without friction. If a builder refuses outright, that is worth knowing too.
What is checked at the final inspection?
Systems operation, visible installation defects, fit and finish, and everything that belongs on a punch list before you close. It is a full inspection, delivered in a form your builder can act on.
Why do I need an 11-month warranty inspection?
Most builder warranties run twelve months. Settling, cracking, leaks and HVAC problems tend to show up after a full heating season, which means they appear late in that year. Inspecting around month ten or eleven leaves time to file warranty claims before the coverage closes.
When do I book pre-drywall?
After rough-in is complete and inspected, but before insulation and drywall go up. That is usually a window of a few days, so tell us your estimated drywall date as early as you can and we will work backwards from it.
Will my builder allow it?
Most do, and reputable builders are used to it. Raise it early rather than the week of, and give us the site contact so access can be arranged without friction. If a builder refuses outright, that is worth knowing too.
What does the final check?
Systems operation, visible installation defects, fit and finish, and everything that belongs on a punch list before you close. It is a full inspection, delivered in a form your builder can act on.
Why an 11-month inspection?
Most builder warranties run twelve months. Settling, cracking, leaks and HVAC problems tend to show up after a full heating season, which means they appear late in that year. Inspecting around month ten or eleven leaves time to file warranty claims before the coverage closes.
Can I book only one phase?
Yes. Each phase stands on its own at $395. Most owners start with pre-drywall or final and add the others once they see the report.
Should I add radon or sewer or septic testing at final?
A new house is not automatically a low-radon house, so radon testing is worth it. On municipal sewer, a scope catches construction damage to the new line. On a well and septic build, testing establishes the baseline you will measure against for years.
Is this the same as the municipal inspection?
No. Municipal inspections verify code compliance. Ours is scoped to your interests as the owner, covering workmanship and condition, and produces a punch list rather than a pass or fail.
Can I book only one phase?
Yes. Each phase stands on its own at $395. Most owners start with pre-drywall or final and add the others once they see the report.
Should I add other tests?
A new house is not automatically a low-radon house, so radon testing is worth it. On municipal sewer, a scope catches construction damage to the new line. On a well and septic build, testing establishes the baseline you will measure against for years.
Is this the city inspection?
No. Municipal inspections verify code compliance. Ours is scoped to your interests as the owner, covering workmanship and condition, and produces a punch list rather than a pass or fail.
Don't wait until the warranty is over.
Choose the construction phase you are in now, or book the full inspection plan so the next milestone is already covered.