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New Construction Inspection Before Your Final Walkthrough
Ensuring Your Newly Built Home Is Safe, Sound, and Truly Move-In Ready
New doesn't mean perfect. Builders make mistakes, and their final walkthrough isn't an independent inspection. It's a sales tool.
What We Find in Metro Detroit New Builds
New construction across Metro Detroit still comes with shortcuts. Rushed subcontractor work, missed punch list items, and grading issues that show up the first time it rains. An independent inspection catches these while the builder is still required to fix them.
What We Check Before Your Final Walkthrough
What We Check Before Your Final Walkthrough
- Framing and Structure
- Roofing Installation
- Electrical rough-in and panels
- Plumbing rough-in & fixtures
- HVAC Installation
- Attic, insulation & ventilation
- Grading and Drainage
- Foundation
- Exterior Finish Work
Why 'Brand New' Does Not Mean Defect Free
New construction homes are built fast, often by rotating subcontractor crews working against a deadline. Missed flashing, improperly sloped grading, and rushed electrical connections are common, and most will not show up until the first heavy rain or the first cold snap. By then, you have already closed, and the leverage has shifted to the builder.
Signs You May Need This Now
- Your final walkthrough is scheduled within the next two weeks.
- You are nearing the end of your one-year builder warranty.
- You noticed unfinished punch list items the builder has not addressed.
- You want independent documentation before you sign off on the home.
Common Issues Found in New Construction Homes
Improper Grading
Soil that slopes toward the foundation instead of away from it, often from disturbed earth around a new build.
Missing or Incomplete Flashing
Around windows, doors, and roof penetrations, a common source of water intrusion that will not show up until the first heavy rain.
Rushed Electrical Connections
Loose connections or missing covers in the panel are easy to miss during a fast-paced builder walkthrough.
HVAC Installation Issues
Improperly sized ductwork or units installed without adequate clearance, both of which affect efficiency and lifespan.
Incomplete Punch List Items
Cosmetic and functional items promised during the sales process that were never actually finished.
Foundation & Slab Cracking
Some settling is normal, but the extent and pattern matter, and this is exactly what an independent inspection evaluates.
Your New Construction Inspection Report
- A documented, photo-backed punch list you can hand to your builder.
- Findings organized by system, so nothing gets lost in the walkthrough.
- A record you can reference again near the end of your warranty period.
- Delivered the same day, in time to act before your closing walkthrough.
New Construction Inspection Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at Aaron.Ty.Jackson@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
A builder's final walkthrough is not the same as an independent inspection. An independent inspector works for you, not the builder.
Before your final closing walkthrough, so any issues are still the builder's responsibility to fix.
Yes. Many clients also book us again near the end of the one-year warranty period to catch anything that has surfaced since move-in.
You will get a documented punch list you can hand directly to your builder while they are still contractually responsible for fixing it.
Yes, pre-drywall and final inspections can both be scheduled. Call to discuss timing that fits your build schedule.
Even the most reputable builders rely on subcontractor crews juggling multiple jobs. An independent inspection is not a judgment on the builder; it is a safeguard for you.
It's an inspection performed after framing, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins are complete, but before drywall goes up and covers everything. It's the best chance to catch structural and system issues while they are still fully visible.
Most builder warranties run for one year. Scheduling an inspection at 11 months gives you time to document any issues and get them on record while the builder is still contractually obligated to address them.
Serving Homebuyers Across Southeast Michigan
We proudly provide professional home inspection services throughout Southeast Michigan, including:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Sterling Heights, Michigan
- Warren, Michigan
- Troy, Michigan
- Macomb County, Michigan
- Oakland County, Michigan
- Wayne County, Michigan
- Shelby Township, Michigan
- Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Lapeer County, Michigan
- Genesee County, MI, and nearby communities
Searching for a trusted home inspector near you in Michigan? Comprehensive Property Inspection LLC is ready to help protect your investment.
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Don’t assume “new” means “perfect.” Protect your investment with a New Construction Home Inspection in Michigan from Comprehensive Property Inspection LLC. We’ll help you confirm your new home is safe, functional, and built to last.
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