New construction inspections are crucial for home buyers because they help ensure the home is built structurally sound, and free of costly defects.
New construction inspections are crucial for home buyers because they help ensure the home is built structurally sound, and free of costly defects.


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“Our new construction inspection was amazing! The team at 4Wahl Property Inspections caught issues early, allowing the builder to fix them before move-in. Their thoroughness and expertise gave us confidence that our new home was built right. Highly recommend!”
L.G., Residential Client
Many builders require advance notice if you plan to schedule phase inspections. Some may require inspections to be included in your contract upfront, while others may limit inspections to specific phases, such as the final walkthrough. To ensure a smooth process, it’s crucial to discuss inspection expectations with your builder as early as possible.
Additionally, builders often require home inspection companies to carry higher levels of insurance, including:
✔ Errors and omissions insurance
✔ General liability insurance
✔ Auto insurance
Before allowing inspectors on-site, builders verify these coverages. At 4Wahl Property Inspections, we meet all necessary insurance requirements, ensuring we can fully assist you throughout the construction process.
As you explore the different construction phases below, click on the sample reports to see the types of issues we assess at each stage. Even in a brand-new home, having a trained professional looking out for your best interests is essential—that’s where we come in.

This phase consists of a site inspection including rough grading and vegetation/debris that may impact structure and the foundation.
This phase is completed after the rough framing has been installed along with the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. The pre-drywall phase allows us to discover potential issues before they are “hidden” behind the drywall.
This phase, done before the final walkthrough, is a comprehensive home inspection assessing all major systems—electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Around month 10 or 11, a warranty inspection helps identify defects so you can request repairs before your builder’s warranty expires.
This phase consists of a site inspection including rough grading and vegetation/debris that may impact structure and the foundation.
This phase is completed after the rough framing has been installed along with the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. The pre-drywall phase allows us to discover potential issues before they are “hidden” behind the drywall.
This phase, done before the final walkthrough, is a comprehensive home inspection assessing all major systems—electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Around month 10 or 11, a warranty inspection helps identify defects so you can request repairs before your builder’s warranty expires.
This phase consists of a site inspection including rough grading and vegetation/debris that may impact structure and the foundation.
This phase is completed after the rough framing has been installed along with the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. The pre-drywall phase allows us to discover potential issues before they are “hidden” behind the drywall.
This phase, done before the final walkthrough, is a comprehensive home inspection assessing all major systems—electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Around month 10 or 11, a warranty inspection helps identify defects so you can request repairs before your builder’s warranty expires.
Even newly built homes can have hidden defects or construction errors. A professional inspection ensures the home meets quality standards before you move in.
Inspections are best done at key phases: pre-drywall, final walkthrough, and warranty (10-11 months in) to catch issues early and before warranties expire.
Most builders permit inspections but may require advance notice or specific insurance coverage. It’s best to check with your builder early in the process.
If defects are found, you can provide the report to your builder and request repairs before closing or while the home is still under warranty.