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.
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:
Site preparation, site drainage and grading review
Form board placement, elevation & layout
Rebar / post-tension cables where visible layout & coverage
Plumbing rough-in verification
Site drainage & grade review
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.
Pre-Pour Foundation 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:
Framing and structural components
Electrical rough-in
Plumbing rough-in
HVAC ductwork and installation
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.
Pre-Pour Foundation 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:
Roofing systems
Exterior components
Interior finishes
Electrical systems
Plumbing systems
HVAC systems
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.
ON THE FIELD FINDINGS
What we actually find during Migliori Home Inspections
Real homes. Real findings. Real issues found before closing in Austin and surrounding cities.
WHAT YOUR FULL HOME INSPECTION INCLUDES
Beyond TREC Full Residential Home Inspection
Foundation Elevation Measurements. Over $250 value. No extra charge.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Inspection.
Post Purchase Online Home Management Platform
Moving Assistant
Sprinkler and Irrigation Inspection
Repair Cost Estimate Report. Over $140 value. No extra charge.
On-Site Private Client Consultation
System and Structural Evaluation
Same-Day Digital Photo Report & Summary
Licenses & Certifications
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