New construction and phase inspections

A brand new home still needs a second set of eyes. We inspect at the critical stages of the build, while problems are still easy to fix.

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An A-Action inspector walking the roof of a newly built home in a Houston subdivision

Come along on an inspection

Two walkthroughs from our own channel: a new build start to finish, and a phase inspection before the sheetrock goes up.

Inspecting a 2024 New Build: Shocking Defects Revealed!A full new-construction walkthrough, and what we found.
Foundation Inspection and Pre Drywall (New Build Home Inspection)A phase walkthrough from the foundation through pre-drywall.

Checked at every phase, before it is covered up

A phase inspection happens at a critical point during the home building process. It documents that your new home is being built in accordance with the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, local building codes, and the design specifications, and it gives you that in writing.

The report identifies sizing and spacing, the materials used, and the location of HVAC equipment, panel boxes, water heaters, water lines, and plumbing cleanouts. We inspect at Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the build. Tell us where you are in the process and we will meet the work at the right stage.

An A-Action inspector climbing a ladder to the roof of a new Houston home
New work, inspected while it can still be corrected

What a phase inspection covers

Every phase inspection is performed by a TREC-licensed inspector and comes with a full written report.

  • A row of outdoor AC condenser units between two brick walls, checked during a phase inspectionHVAC equipment and placement
  • An electrical panel with the cover removed, breakers and wiring checked during a phase inspectionElectrical panel boxes
  • The top of a water heater in an attic, with the flue and PEX water lines checked during a phase inspectionWater heaters
  • Drain plumbing under a sink photographed during an inspectionWater lines and plumbing cleanouts
  • A water pressure test gauge attached to an exterior faucetWater pressure
  • The brick exterior and garage opening of a new Houston home during a phase inspectionStructure and exterior materials

The kind of thing we catch on a build

These photos come from our own Houston inspections. A phase inspection is there to catch issues like these while they are still easy to fix.

Roof edge flashing ending at the siding where the roofline meets the wall of a new homeFlashing is what keeps water out at every joint. Where it stops short or laps the wrong way, water runs behind the siding instead of into the gutter, and the damage shows up inside the wall long before anyone sees it outside.
Flashing where the roof meets the wallFlashing is what keeps water out at every joint. Where it stops short or laps the wrong way, water runs behind the siding instead of into the gutter, and the damage shows up inside the wall long before anyone sees it outside.
An inspector's hand lifting a loose piece of lap siding away from the wall of a new homeA board that moves was never fastened properly. Wind gets behind it, then water does, and by the time it shows inside, the wall has been wet for a season.
Siding that lifts away in your handA board that moves was never fastened properly. Wind gets behind it, then water does, and by the time it shows inside, the wall has been wet for a season.
A gap above the roof-to-wall flashing of a new home, with broken brick visible behind itBrand new does not mean finished correctly. An opening this size at the roofline lets water, and anything living nearby, straight into the structure.
A gap left above the flashing on a new buildBrand new does not mean finished correctly. An opening this size at the roofline lets water, and anything living nearby, straight into the structure.

Before and after you move in

We can inspect your home at each phase of the build, and again down the road.

What Houston homeowners say

5.0 · More than 2,000 reviews across Google, Yelp and Facebook · Read them on Google

  • Our inspectors name was Will and he did a great job. Definitely felt like he went above and beyond…

    Derek S. · Google review

  • Brendon was our inspector and with this being our first home purchase he made this experience smooth as butter.

    Marquie · Google review

  • We had Gio come out and inspect our new house before our purchase and he is amazing! He found so many things that were overlooked.

    Allen L. · Google review

  • Bo did an outstanding job. Thanks a lot for all of your help.

    Mitul P. · Google review

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