New Construction Inspections

A new house has never been lived in, which people take to mean it has nothing wrong with it. What it actually means is that nothing has been tested yet. Framing, drainage, and mechanical work that was rushed or done out of sequence still looks fine on handover day.

Verispec is the rare case of an inspector who built houses first. Patrick Tolbert worked as a licensed contractor before he started inspecting, holds Certified Master Inspector credentials, and has spent more than ten years inspecting property across the region. He knows which corners get cut on a build because he has watched them get cut.

You get an independent inspection at whichever stage matters, documented with photos and delivered as a written report the same day. Free infrared scanning is included, pricing is published online, and every inspection is backed by a money-back guarantee. We inspect new builds throughout our service area.

Your Builder's Inspector Works for Your Builder

This is the objection that stops most buyers from booking, so it is worth answering directly. Builders do have inspections done, and the municipality does inspect the work. Neither of those is an inspection on your behalf.

A code inspection confirms the work meets a minimum standard at a specific moment. It is not an assessment of quality, and it is not looking out for your interests in a transaction where you are the one paying. Verispec has no relationship with your builder and nothing riding on the house being signed off.

Inspect Before the Walls Close

If you do only one inspection on a new build, make it the pre-drywall stage. Once drywall goes up, the framing, wiring, plumbing runs, ducting, and insulation disappear behind a finished surface for the rest of the building's life.

• Pre-pour: footings, reinforcement, and forms before concrete is placed
• Pre-drywall: framing, wiring, plumbing, ducting, insulation, and moisture barriers while everything is still visible
• Final walkthrough: the completed house, systems tested, finishes and installations checked

Most buyers do the pre-drywall and the final. Owners having a house custom built more often do all three.

How It Works

1. Tell your builder early. Arranging access is straightforward when it is raised at the start and awkward when it is raised the week before drywall.
2. We inspect at the agreed stage. Systems and structure assessed against how the work should have been done, not just whether it passed.
3. You get the report the same day. Photographed and described, so each item is clear enough to hand over without rewriting.
4. The builder addresses it before the next stage. Which is the entire point of catching it before the walls close.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a new construction inspection cost?

A single inspection is priced like a standard home inspection. Phase inspections are priced per visit, since each one is a separate trip at a separate stage of the build. Verispec publishes pricing online so you can see it before booking.

The builder said the house has already been inspected. Is that not enough?

Municipal inspections confirm the work meets minimum code at specific stages. That is a different question from whether the work was done well, whether it will hold up, and whether anything was missed between visits. Neither the code official nor the builder's own inspector is working on your behalf.

When should I schedule it?

Before drywall goes up, if you only do one. Once the walls are closed, framing, wiring, plumbing runs, and insulation are hidden for the life of the house. The final walkthrough is worth doing as well, but by then most of what matters is behind a finished surface.

How long does a new construction inspection take?

A pre-drywall inspection is usually quicker than a full inspection because the systems are exposed and accessible. A final inspection takes about as long as any full home inspection. Your report goes out the same day either way.

What if the builder does not want an inspector on site?

Most builders accommodate it, and the ones who resist are worth asking why. You are the buyer, it is your purchase, and an independent set of eyes before the walls close is a reasonable request. It is easier to arrange if you raise it early rather than the week before drywall.

Do I still need an inspection later if I get one now?

Most owners benefit from one more before the builder warranty expires at twelve months. A year of occupancy, weather, and settlement exposes things that were not visible at handover, and an 11-month warranty inspection catches those while the builder is still obliged to fix them.

Ready to schedule your inspection?

Book online anytime or give us a call. Get a thorough inspection, clear answers, and the information you need to move forward.