BEFORE YOUR FIRST DAY HOME
New Construction Home Inspections in Central & South Florida
You can picture the first morning here. Before closing, look beyond the new finishes: an independent inspection documents accessible systems and construction details for your questions to the builder.
Led by Fred Rodrigues, Certified Master Inspector®A closer look at the scopeWHAT THIS HELPS YOU DO
See more than the finishing touches.
A new home deserves a closer look while you still have time to bring specific findings to your builder.
Look beyond the finishes
The review includes accessible home systems as well as visible installation and finish concerns within the planned scope.
Bring specific findings
Photos and descriptions help you point to a condition and ask the builder a focused question.
Leave time for answers
Plan around the walkthrough and closing date so you can read the findings and decide what follow-up to request.
YOUR INSPECTION, STEP BY STEP
A closer look before your next milestone.
The construction stage and builder’s access rules shape what can be inspected.
Plan the visit
We establish the stage, accessible areas and appointment timing with you before the inspection.
Inspect accessible work
We review the visible construction and available systems, documenting unfinished or inaccessible areas.
Explain the findings
Use the report and your questions to organize builder follow-up. The builder’s obligations and municipal inspections remain separate.
KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
What the inspection covers
An independent look at the accessible construction, finishes and systems. The construction stage, utilities and builder’s access rules shape what can be checked.
Visible construction & finishes
We observe accessible exterior and interior conditions, including doors, windows, surfaces, and visible installation concerns.
Home systems
We review accessible plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components where the builder permits access and utilities are operating.
Roof & attic access
We evaluate the accessible roof and attic within the agreed scope and record any areas we cannot inspect.
Builder follow-up
A clear report helps you organize questions for the builder and keep track of items that need further review.
A clearer conversation before your next milestone
Use the documented observations to organize questions for your builder. The report also records areas that could not be inspected, so you understand where another visit or specialist evaluation may be needed.
This independent inspection does not replace municipal inspections, certify code compliance, or guarantee that the builder will make repairs. Phase-specific availability and scope must be confirmed before booking. Read the inspection scope and standards.
MAKE THE NEXT STEP USEFUL
Bring the builder clear questions.
Keep your walkthrough, independent inspection and closing timeline connected.
Coordinate with your builder
Ask when an independent inspector can enter and which systems will be operating. Share the walkthrough and closing dates so the visit leaves time to read the findings and contact the builder.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
New Construction Inspection questions, answered.
Timing, blue-tape walkthroughs, construction stages and the inspection report.
Ask a question about this serviceIs a blue-tape walkthrough enough?
A blue-tape walkthrough often focuses on finishes and visible items you want addressed. An independent New Construction Inspection also considers accessible home systems within its agreed scope. Share the builder’s access rules and construction stage so we can confirm the inspection that fits the visit.
When should I schedule?
Share the construction stage, builder’s access rules, walkthrough date, and closing timeline. Confirm the appointment and report timing with our team, and allow time to review the findings and take questions back to your builder.
How do I request an inspection before drywall?
Contact our team with the construction stage and the builder’s access window. Early-phase availability and scope must be established separately; a finished-home appointment does not include earlier phases.
How much does a New Construction Inspection cost?
Our published price guide starts at $500 for homes up to 1,999 sq ft. Property details and requested services affect the total; review your property-specific quote before booking. Ask separately about earlier construction phases.Get your property quoteView the price guide
Does the report require my builder to make repairs?
No. The report documents observed conditions and recommended follow-up within the inspection scope. Use it to ask focused questions; it does not decide the builder’s obligations or replace municipal inspections.
When will I receive the findings?
Confirm report timing when arranging the visit and share your walkthrough or closing deadline. Allow time to read the findings and discuss questions with your builder rather than assuming delivery will fit a last-minute appointment.
IN OUR CLIENTS’ WORDS
What clients say about Damngood Inspection
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A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
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Here for you in Central Florida and Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Go into your builder walkthrough better prepared.
Share the construction stage, builder’s access rules and walkthrough date. Plan a visit with time for your questions.