New Construction/ Phase Inspections
Are you building a new home in Vermont or New Hampshire?
When building a brand-new home, most people don’t realize the importance of scheduling a new-home inspection (Phase Inspection). While it is not a common practice in rural Vermont and New Hampshire, a "Phase Inspection" can help detect concerns and issues before they are covered up and may be costly and dangerous later in life. We will be glad to work with you, your builder/designer/architect, and who ever else you may have on your new construction team by providing on-site inspections, building contract review as well as building plans review.
Phase #1
Pre-pour Foundation/ Slab Inspection
The first phase of the new construction inspection process starts when the home’s foundation make-up has been complete, and the builder is ready to pour concrete.
The purpose of the pre-pour inspection is to help spot-check the overall quality of work before the concrete is poured over the excavated beams, reinforcing bars, plumbing, & post-tensioned cable system.
Phase #2
Pre-Drywall Inspection
The second phase of the new construction process is conducted when the structure has reached the stage when drywall and insulation are ready to be installed. Ideally about 80% of electrical and plumbing roughs-ins are completed.
The purpose of the pre-drywall inspection is to identify defective or sub-standard installation practices before the installation of the exterior cladding, interior insulation, and drywall occurs. Once those materials cover the interior & exterior of the home, the opportunity for inspection is gone! You do not want to miss the phase!
Phase #3
Final Inspection
The third phase of the new construction process is conducted when the home is substantially complete, generally around the time the builder is prepared to do a final walk-through with the home buyer.
The purpose of the final inspection is to ensure the major systems and components in the home are installed in accordance with common model building standards & that there are no observable major defects present prior to your purchasing the home from the builder. The final inspection is vital & highly recommended.
Phase #4
11 Month Warranty
This final phase is conducted 11 months after moving in. A good reputable builder should warranty their work for at minimum one year. As you have lived in the house for a short time and things have "settled" and started to be used some components may need to be tuned, adjusted or repaired. We create a punchlist for you to provide your builder to complete their work.