Your builder's checklist isn't your checklist. Mark Schumacher inspects your finished new home from roof to foundation before you sign the closing papers.
A new construction home inspection is a complete, top-to-bottom inspection of a newly built home after construction is finished and before you close. It covers the same systems and components as a resale inspection — roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, crawl space and interior — with a builder's eye for installation quality.
Mark Schumacher has been on the builder's side of the job for more than four decades. He knows how the trades sequence their work, where details get skipped when schedules slip and which defects are easy fixes versus problems that need a superintendent's attention.
This inspection is ideal for buyers who didn't book phase inspections during construction, as well as those purchasing a builder's completed spec home.
Even quality builders can miss these — and they're far easier to fix before you move in.
Missing kick-out flashing, exposed nails and improperly installed shingles.
Disconnected or crushed ductwork, missing insulation and blocked vents.
Soil sloping toward the foundation and downspouts with nowhere to go.
Missing cover plates, reversed polarity and incomplete GFCI protection.
Before closing, builders are motivated to finish the job and keep buyers happy. After closing, getting a crew back out can take longer, and some items may be disputed or fall outside warranty coverage.
A new construction inspection gives you a professional, photo-documented list of items to bring to your builder while you still have the most influence. Many buyers use the report as the basis for their builder punch list.
You'll also gain a baseline record of your home's condition on day one — useful for warranty claims down the road.
Mark evaluates the completed home, including:
After construction is complete and utilities are on, but before your final walk-through and closing. That timing gives your builder a chance to correct items before you take possession.
They're similar in timing. The new construction home inspection is a complete inspection of the finished house; the final walk-through inspection is focused on building a detailed punch list for your walk-through with the builder. Mark can help you decide which fits your situation.
Yes. A warranty only helps if defects are identified and reported. An inspection finds the problems so the warranty can do its job.
Absolutely. It's a great way to learn your new home's systems before move-in day.
Timed to give your builder time to make it right.
Call 561-301-7571 once your builder gives you a completion date.
Make sure power, water and gas are on so every system can be tested.
Mark inspects the home completely and photographs each item needing attention.
Use the report to request corrections before your final walk-through.
Builder's-Eye Inspections • TN License #1374 • InterNACHI CPI • 90-Day Home Warranty • Serving Middle Tennessee