New Construction Inspections
Even a new home should be inspected by an unbiased professional. Many of the defects we discover as we inspect older homes date back to the original construction. Some builders cut corners and even honest builders make mistakes. A new construction inspection can help provide peace of mind knowing that your beautiful new home is well built.
A prevalent misconception (sometimes perpetuated by the builders themselves) would have you believe that the purpose of the municipal building inspector is to protect the consumer from poor construction practices. This is only partially true. Municipal inspectors are charged only with enforcing the local building code. The building code is a set of standards adopted by the community to insure that minimum safety standards are met in the construction of new buildings. These government employees are not there to insure quality of construction or adherence to materials manufacturers’ installation instructions. Also, most municipal inspectors are overworked and underpaid. They may be required to inspect as many as 20 houses in one day. We never schedule more than three inspections per inspector per day. You simply cannot rely solely on the municipal inspector to protect your interests.
A new construction inspection is especially important if you are one of the many home buyers who are out of state. We can be your local representative keeping an eye on your home's progress insuring that your desires are implemented.
We offer a full range of inspections on new construction projects
ranging from full consultation services beginning with the site
preparation and foundation to simple one-time inspections of
specific systems. The typical sequence of a residential phased new
construction inspection consists of three parts:
Foundation or Pre-Pour Inspection:
This inspection is
performed just prior to the placement of concrete. We inspect:
Excavation
Shoring and Re-shoring
Forms
Footings
Moisture Barriers
Post-Tension Cabling
Rebar
Plumbing
Pre-Drywall Inspection: This inspection is performed following
the installation of framing, plumbing and electrical rough-in and
just prior to the placement of insulation and drywall.
Foundation
Framing
Roofing
Sheathing
Flashings
Siding
Electrical Rough-In
Plumbing Rough-In
Final Inspection: This inspection is performed immediately
prior to your final walk-through with your builder. The Final
Inspection includes all of the items in our Standard Pre-Closing
Inspection plus:
Interior Finishes
Exterior Finishes
Cabinetry
Trim Carpentry
Door and Window Installation
Adherence to Materials Manufacturers’ Installation Instructions
Foundations
Crawl Spaces
Basements
Lot Drainage
Retaining Walls
Roofs
Gutters and Downspouts
Exterior Walls
Interior Walls
Stairs and Railings
Ceilings
Floors
Water Penetration
Doors & Windows
Attics
Insulation (Visible)
Structures
Plumbing Systems
Electrical Systems
Fireplaces
Heating Equipment
Air Conditioners
Built-In Appliances
Gas Leak Tests
Decks
Porches and Steps
Patios
Sidewalks
Driveways
Sprinkler Systems
Security Systems
Outdoor Cooking Equipment (Built-In)
Swimming Pools/Spas
Elevators (Optional)
Detached Buildings (Optional)
Contact Information
- Telephone: (239) 435-1180
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 112709, Naples, FL 34108
- E-mail: fminix@NaplesHomeInspectors.com