New Construction Home Inspection Checklist - What to Include?

1.If possible, have the inspection start before the foundation's concrete is poured. The inspector will be able to check for things like drainage, elevation, plumbing and water line connections, foundation formers and bracing, and cable structure systems. At this stage of the process, the inspector will also be making sure the foundation is laid properly because a poorly built foundation can end up costing a lot of money in the long run.

1. After the foundation has been properly laid and hardened, the house's framing can begin, and the following items should be checked:

o Nails, screws, and plates are utilized to join the frame together, and load-bearing beams and studs are employed appropriately. The frame itself is soundly constructed.

o Barriers against fire risk or seepage of water are installed;

o Windows are correctly installed, and any thermal protective layers are included to reduce drafts; 

o All systems for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical are laid out and clearly marked for the next steps in the building process;

 o If the home is a mobile home, the systems for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical are laid out and clearly marked for the next steps in the building process;

o The inspector will also verify that all stairs in the house have been installed safely.

1. After the house is finished, the final inspection is the last stage of the inspection procedure. The inspector will carry out smaller, less formal inspections during the construction process, largely to make sure that appropriate building and safety procedures are maintained. Before the house is ready for move-in day, the house inspector will check the following items:

o Making sure the ground is sloping away from the home, or proper drainage is installed to prevent floods or places with standing water; 

o Ensuring that all gutters and downspouts are in good working order and that there are no spots on the roof where water can collect;

o A final evaluation of the plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fire, and security systems; 

o Checking the roof similarly for any mislaid shingles and for any indications of water leakage into the attic;

o Checking all siding and fencing for proper installation;

o All finishes, flooring, cabinets, appliances, sinks, and showers are functioning and ready for use. 

o Checking additional structures such as sheds, gazebos, etc have been built with stable foundations;

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