Inspection service
New Construction Inspection
A brand-new build still needs an objective third party. City and county inspectors do not catch everything.
New construction homes need an objective third-party to inspect. The city or county inspectors often don't catch everything.
Scope
What gets looked at, and what gets written up
Every AZHI inspection follows the ASHI Standards of Practice. On a new construction inspection, that means these systems are walked, tested where testable, and photographed against every finding.
Structural Systems
Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
Roofing
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
Electrical Systems
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
Plumbing
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.
Appliances
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.
Common questions
New Construction Inspection: the questions we get asked
Do I need an inspection on a brand-new home?
New construction homes need an objective third-party to inspect. The city or county inspectors often don’t catch everything — they are checking code compliance, not workmanship or the details you will live with.
When should a new-build inspection happen?
Before you close, and again before the builder’s warranty period ends if you want a second look. Call with your closing date and we will tell you what timing makes sense for your build.
Where we work
New Construction Inspection across the Valley
Also worth knowing
Related inspections
- Buyer's Home InspectionBefore you close, know exactly what you're buying — every major system, walked with you and explained.
- Pre-Listing InspectionFind the problems before a buyer does, so surprises never cost you leverage at the negotiating table.
- Mold Testing & InspectionMold is sneaky and often hard to detect. Testing tells you whether action needs to be taken — and where.
Book it
Get a price for your new construction
Send the property details and you'll get a quote and the next available dates back. Residential inspections start at $285.