A brand-new home is an exciting thing to buy. But “new” doesn’t always mean “flawless.” Crews are stretched, schedules are tight, and a municipal inspection only confirms that the work meets minimum code; it isn’t a quality review performed on your behalf. An independent new-construction inspection is.
Catch problems while they’re cheap to fix
The most valuable time to inspect a new home is while it’s being built. Conrad Inspections offers phase inspections at the moments that matter most:
- Pre-pour / foundation: before the slab is poured, when corrections are simplest
- Frame / pre-drywall: with framing, rough plumbing, electrical and mechanical still exposed
- Final walk-through: the finished home, top to bottom, before you close
A defect found at pre-drywall is a quick fix. The same defect found two years later, behind finished walls, is an expensive headache. The phase approach is about timing diligence to your advantage.
Pre-closing and 11-month warranty inspections
Already near the finish line? A pre-closing inspection gives you an independent punch list before you sign. And because most builder warranties run a single year, an 11-month warranty inspection is one of the smartest things a new-home owner can do: it puts defects on record while they’re still the builder’s responsibility to correct.
Every finding is photographed and written up in a format you can hand directly to your builder.
Built on local experience
Sheldon has inspected new homes across Northern Vermont through multiple building cycles, and he knows where corners tend to get cut when schedules tighten. That local, independent perspective is exactly what a new-home buyer should have in their corner.
Request a quote and let’s plan the right inspection phases for your build.