New Construction Inspection
New doesn't mean
built correctly.
The municipal inspector checks code compliance on behalf of the village. Nobody on that site is checking workmanship on behalf of you.
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Every new home is built by a rotating crew of subcontractors working on a schedule, and the results vary. We routinely find missing insulation, unsealed penetrations, improperly cut joists, reversed polarity at receptacles, missing kick-out flashing, and HVAC ducts that were never actually connected to a register.
None of these are code-inspector failures. Municipal inspections are spot checks against minimum code, done quickly, and they aren't looking out for the buyer. An independent inspection is the only set of eyes on that house that works for you.
The best time to catch it all is while the walls are still open — and while the builder is contractually on the hook to fix it.
Included
Three points to inspect
- Pre-drywall — framing, structural connections, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, ductwork, window flashing and weather barrier, before any of it is covered
- Final / pre-closing — the full home inspection before your builder walkthrough, so your punch list is complete rather than cosmetic
- 11-month warranty — a full inspection before the one-year builder warranty expires, when settling has revealed what the final walkthrough couldn't
Context
Why the 11-month inspection matters most
Most builder warranties run twelve months. A house needs most of that year to show what it's going to do: drywall cracks as framing dries, grading settles around the foundation, the first full heating and cooling season stresses the HVAC, and roofing details get tested by an Illinois winter.
An inspection at eleven months puts a documented list in the builder's hands while the warranty is still live. It's the single highest-return inspection in new construction and the one buyers most often forget to schedule.
Walking a new build with the buyers before the builder handover
Questions
About new construction inspection
Will the builder allow an independent inspection?
Nearly always, and reputable builders welcome it. Notify your sales rep and schedule access. If a builder resists an independent inspection, treat that as information.
Isn't the village inspection enough?
It's a minimum-code spot check on behalf of the municipality, not a quality review on your behalf. The two serve completely different purposes.
How much does pre-drywall add?
It's a separate visit and priced accordingly, but it's typically the least expensive of the three and catches the issues that are most expensive to fix later.
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