Your Home Is Built Fast. Is It Built Right?
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Independent phase inspections from pre-pour foundation through your 11-month warranty — so defects get caught and fixed at the builder's expense, not discovered on your dime after you've moved in.
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The Reality of New Construction Inspections In Austin and Surrounding Cities
Don’t Assume a New Home Is Perfect. Verify It Before It’s Finished And Know With Confidence Before You Sign.
Just signed a contract for your new home? Before the excitement takes over, there’s one critical step most buyers overlook. A new build hasn't survived a single hot summer, a single hard freeze, or a single season of clay soil expansion and contraction yet. The systems are new, but they were installed by dozens of different subcontractors, on a schedule, under deadline pressure, across a home with thousands of individual points. That's why unlike resale homes, new builds can have hidden defects, rushed workmanship, and overlooked problems, especially in high-demand markets like Austin area and surrounding cities.
Your city or county inspector don't work for you and they check for code compliance, the legal floor a home must clear not the quality you deserve. That is not the same as checking craftsmanship quality or whether the work was done well.
An independent phase inspection done by a certified and licensed home inspector is the only inspection in the entire building process working exclusively for you, before problems get covered by drywall, poured over in concrete, or signed away at closing. That’s why smart buyers don’t rely on the builder alone. They bring in a third-party inspector who works 100% for them. At Migliori Inspections, we provide detailed, easy-to-understand reports directly to you on the day of your inspection with your private consultation walking you through findings—so you can confidently request repairs, avoid surprises, and move into your home knowing it was built the right way.
PHASE 1
Pre-Pour Foundation Inspection
Before the foundation is poured, this inspection evaluates the initial setup of the structure. This stage is the most critical because this is what your home will stand on and once concrete is poured, the defects are buried and correction is very difficult.
During this Phase 1 New Construction inspection, we inspect:
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Site preparation, site drainage and grading review
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Form board placement, elevation & layout
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Rebar / post-tension cables where visible layout & coverage
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Plumbing rough-in verification
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Site drainage & grade review
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Foundation elevation baseline
This inspection helps ensure that the foundation is prepared in alignment with construction plans before the pour. We recommend this inspection take place 1-2 days before the concrete is poured. Learn more about our Pre-Foundation Inspection in Austin, TX and surrounding cities. Once you made sure your home is built on a solid foundation for years to come, your next step is your Pre-Drywall Inspection.
PHASE 2
Pre-Dry Wall Framing Inspection
Even if the foundation is poured, focusing on the home structure before walls are closed, is your last opportunity to evaluate what’s behind them and verify the wiring, structure, pipes, and mechanicals before they are covered up for decades to come. Once drywall is installed, many critical systems are no longer visible.
During this phase, we inspect:
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Framing and structural components
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Electrical rough-in
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Plumbing rough-in
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HVAC ductwork and installation
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Window and door installation
This stage is very important because it's the only time we can see how the structure and major systems are installed before they are concealed. After sheet rock is installed, it is very expensive to make corrections. We recommend this inspection take place 1-2 days before drywall is installed. Addressing issues during this phase can lead to significant savings, protect your investment and ensure things move along properly in your home building process. Learn more about our Pre-Drywall Inspection in Austin, TX and surrounding cities.
PHASE 3
Pre-Close Inspection
Before you move in, a pre-close inspection provides a comprehensive evaluation of the home and identifies the issues builder needs to fix before closing.
This inspection is similar to a standard home inspection and includes:
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Roofing systems
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Exterior components
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Interior finishes
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Electrical systems
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Plumbing systems
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HVAC systems
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Appliances
This helps you identify items for your builder to fix before closing. We recommend this inspection take place two days to a week before the final walkthrough.
Learn more about our Pre-Close Phase 3 New Construction Inspection in Austin, TX and surrounding cities.
PHASE 4
11-Month Warranty Inspection
Don't postpone the 11-month warranty inspection, because this is about the time issues start coming up as the home settles and systems are used.
By scheduling the inspection in the 10th or 11th month, you allow ample time for the builder to fix identified issues, before the standard one-year warranty expires.
A professional, independent inspection report provides documented proof of issues to present to your builder, ensuring they are corrected rather than ignored.
These are some common issues:
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Interior and Structural: Cracks or nail pops in drywall, sticking doors/windows.
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Plumbing & Electrical: Leaky pipes, slow drains, poor water pressure, and faulty GFCI outlets.
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Roof and Attic: Missing, damaged, or poorly installed shingles, improper roof flashing, and leaks.
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HVAC System: Poor airflow, duct leaks, and noisy units.
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Exterior and Foundation: Improper grading (water pooling), foundation cracks, and cracked mortar.
