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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.

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Led by Fred Rodrigues, Certified Master Inspector®A closer look at the scope

WHAT 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.

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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.

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A CLOSER LOOK

New finishes. A reason to look closer.

What we found

Our inspector documented evidence of an active ceiling leak, supported by thermal-camera and moisture-meter photographs.

What it means for you

A brand-new home can still need attention. Clear documentation gives you and your builder a specific concern to resolve before handover.

Your next conversation

Bring the finding to your builder and arrange prompt evaluation and repair by a qualified professional.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

New Construction Inspection questions, answered.

Timing, blue-tape walkthroughs, construction stages and the inspection report.

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How long will the inspection take?

Typically about 2½–3 hours. The home’s size, age and accessibility to major systems can make the visit shorter or longer.

Is a blue-tape walkthrough enough?

No. A blue-tape walkthrough usually focuses on finishes and visible touch-ups. An independent New Construction Inspection also examines accessible roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other home components. It gives you documented findings to discuss with the builder.

When should I schedule?

For a completed-home inspection, schedule when the home’s systems are ready to operate and before your final builder walkthrough or closing. Coordinate access with the builder and leave time to review the report and discuss findings. Pre-drywall inspections require a separate appointment at that earlier stage.

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 $550 for homes up to 1,999 sq ft. Property details and requested services affect the total; review your property-specific quote before booking. Both 4 Point and Wind Mitigation reports are included at no additional inspection charge with a full inspection under 4,000 sq ft. At 4,000 sq ft or more, standalone insurance rates apply. Ask separately about earlier construction phases.Get your property quote View 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.

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