Don't sign off on a punch list you wrote in fifteen minutes. Mark Schumacher inspects your new home first, so you walk in with a professional list of everything that needs finishing.
The builder's final walk-through is when you tour your completed home and note anything that still needs to be fixed or finished before closing. It's often rushed, and most buyers don't know what to look for. A final walk-through inspection puts a professional in the house first.
Mark Schumacher checks finishes, fixtures, doors, windows, cabinetry and appliances, tests the operation of plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems, and looks at the exterior, grading and roof from a builder's point of view. The result is an organized, photo-documented punch list you can hand directly to your builder.
If you also booked a pre-drywall or full new construction inspection, the final walk-through inspection is a great way to confirm earlier findings were actually corrected.
Small items add up, and they're easiest to get fixed before closing.
Operation, alignment, latching, weatherstripping and damaged screens or glass.
Paint touch-ups, drywall flaws, flooring gaps, trim and caulk.
Faucets, drains, outlets, lights, thermostats and appliances in operation.
Grading, downspouts, driveways, walkways and exterior trim.
Final walk-throughs often happen just days before closing, with a builder's representative guiding you through the house. It's easy to miss things when you're excited, pressed for time and not sure what you're looking at.
With Mark's report in hand, you'll know exactly which items to point out, and you'll have photos to back them up. That keeps the conversation simple and professional.
Getting items on the official punch list before closing gives you the best chance of seeing them completed promptly.
Mark reviews the finished home for workmanship and operation, including:
A few days before your builder walk-through, once construction is complete and all utilities are on. That leaves time to review the findings before you meet with the builder.
Call Mark to discuss it. In most cases, the best approach is for Mark to inspect beforehand so you can bring his report to the walk-through.
Yes. If Mark inspected your home at an earlier phase, he can verify that the builder corrected those items.
Your report documents the condition of the home at closing. Keep it with your records, since it can support future warranty requests.
A simple plan for a stress-free walk-through.
Call 561-301-7571 once you know your builder walk-through date.
He reviews the finished home for workmanship and system operation.
Get organized findings with photos you can hand to your builder.
Point out each item with confidence and get it on the official list.
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