NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES
Ensuring Quality and Assurance: New Construction Inspections by Home Inspector in Fort Washington, Maryland
Months after you’ve closed on your newly constructed home, a home inspection might be one of the last things on your mind.
But there’s one more thing we highly recommend keeping in mind: a new construction 11 month home warranty inspection.
Your warranty can protect you… but only as long as it lasts.
Most builders offer a one-year warranty on a new home. We’ll come out during the 11th month and perform a full home inspection before the builder’s warranty expires. Our non-invasive inspection is based on observations of the visible and apparent condition of the interior and exterior of the structure, including its major systems and components. Following your inspection, you will receive a comprehensive report, complete with photos, that includes information on any material defects observed on the date of the inspection. Armed with this information, you can take any necessary steps to hold your builder and his subcontractors to their warranties while they’re still in force.
New Construction Package
We offer three new construction inspections. They can be scheduled individually based on the square footage of the home or bundled them together for greater savings. We offer a packaged flat rate of $1,400 that will be paid in three stages...
- Pre-Drywall Inspection - $425
- Post Drywall Final Inspection - $550
- 11 Month Builder's Warranty Inspection - $425
Pre-Drywall Inspection
“Pre-drywall” refers to a phase during the home building process just after the installation of certain elements – such as the doors, windows, foundation, flooring, wall and roof components, plumbing and electrical rough-in – and right before the drywall is hung. We will inspect...
- electrical wiring and junction box placement;
- framing;
- foundation slabs, walls and drains;
- footings;
- notching of floor joists;
- firestop material;
- pier pads;
- crawlspace;
- retaining walls;
- plumbing pipe placement;
- waterproofing;
- flashing for windows and doors;
- wall studs;
- any missing metal clips; and
- the placement of HVAC air ducts and registers.
This in-progress or construction-phase inspection is useful because drywall can obscure some aspects of the interior and make identifying or fixing any problems both difficult and expensive, once the new home is completely finished.
Post Drywall Final Inspection
Now that the drywall has been hung, appliances and fixtures have been installed moves us to the full inspection of the home. Here is where we provide our Standard Inspection (for more details, visit our Your Inspection page) to inspect for any defects that can be addressed prior to your final walk-through of the home. We will inspect...
- exterior grading;
- exterior wall coverings;
- built-in appliances
- heating system;
- central air conditioning system (temperature permitting);
- interior plumbing system;
- electrical system;
- the roof, flashing, attic and visible insulation;
- walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; and
- the foundation, basement and structural components.
Our Standard Inspection addresses everything above and includes a free termite inspection, comprehensive report with pictures and videos, full package of warranties and a home energy report.
During a new construction 11 month home warranty inspection, DS Home Inspection Services help homeowners identify and understand any repairs that should be fixed before their builder’s warranty expires.
Maximizing Your Investment: The Significance of a New Construction 11 Month Home Warranty Inspection
Months after the excitement of acquiring a new home fades, it's easy to overlook the significance of a comprehensive New Construction Inspection before the 11-month mark. However, this often-dismissed step—the new construction 11 month home warranty inspection—holds immense value and safeguards your investment in ways you might not have considered.
Understanding the 11-Month Mark:
Builders typically provide a one-year warranty on newly constructed homes. Before this period concludes, homeowners have an opportune moment during the 11th month to conduct a detailed assessment. This New Construction Inspection acts as a safety net, identifying potential issues that might fall under the builder's responsibility to rectify.
The Purpose of the Inspection:
DS Home Inspection Services, LLC specializes in conducting these meticulous examinations. Our non-invasive approach involves a thorough examination of the interior, exterior, and crucial systems within your property. This includes scrutinizing visible and apparent conditions of structural elements, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more. Our inspectors document any material defects observed on the New Construction Inspection date.
The Comprehensive Report:
Following the New Construction Inspection, homeowners receive a comprehensive report. This detailed document includes photographs and descriptions of identified issues. Armed with this invaluable information, homeowners gain a clear understanding of the property's condition, empowering them to address concerns with the builder before the warranty expires.
Securing Your Investment:
Investing in a new home is a significant financial commitment. Ensuring that your property meets the expected standards and quality is imperative. The new construction 11 month home warranty inspection is your opportunity to validate that your investment aligns with the promised specifications.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action before your warranty expires.
The warranty is there to protect you; use it to your advantage while you can! This is your home and you shouldn’t have to deal with and pay for problems that are a result of poor work done the first time around.
You invested in this new home, so make sure you get what you paid for with a new construction 11 month home warranty inspection. Let us help you get your home to exactly where it should be!
