Frequently Asked Questions

Only the problems you find while it's still active. Many defects stay hidden until after the warranty ends. Phase inspections and an 11-month inspection find them while the builder is still responsible.

City inspectors check minimum code compliance, and the builder checks its own work. We're independent and work only for you.

Pre-pour: after the forms, plumbing and cables or rebar are set, before the pour. Pre-drywall: after framing and rough plumbing, electrical and HVAC, before insulation. Final: before your builder walkthrough. 11-month: before your 1-year warranty ends. We need 48 hours' notice.

Most do. Some builders require inspectors to add them to their insurance policy, which we don't do because of the liability. If your builder won't make an exception, we can't do the phase inspections. We can inspect the home right after closing, and those items are still covered by your builder's warranty, though getting repairs made after closing can take more effort. Ask your builder about their policy before you sign.

No. We work for you, so all communication goes through you. Fewer people relaying messages means fewer misunderstandings.

Yes. At the end, we walk you through the home and show you our findings, usually in 30 to 45 minutes.

Come back to us. We'll give you code references or manufacturer guidelines for that item. We can also re-inspect repairs for $350.

Phase inspections start at $550 and depend on square footage. We accept Zelle, cash, check, and online payment through QuickBooks.

The full home, plus a thermal scan, a foundation elevation map, tile checks and sprinkler testing at no extra cost.

A full inspection before your builder's 1-year warranty ends. If we did your final inspection, we also check whether each item from that report was repaired.

Yes. We're TREC licensed (#25938-PI), InterNACHI certified, and ICC-certified Residential Combination Inspectors, with more than 100 new construction inspections completed.