New Construction Inspections

[James L. Keilson]

Does anyone do Inspections on New construction homes? I mean like at rough in, then after drywall (final) ? If you do this type of inspections, I would like to talk to you and hear any pointers, tips or the good, bad and ugly ?

Thanks
Jim

[rspermo]

James,

I do phase inspections on new homes in Texas. If you would like to discuss it give me a call 210 385-1209.

[Carl H. Lederhaus]

I do draw inspections. When the builder asks for another cash draw the owner calls me to go out and look at the home to see if things are going right. I notify them and the bank if I find anything. I write up a report and give it to the buyer. When the home is complete I do a full inspection with report for the buyer. If there any questions I go with for the final walk through.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

E&O won't cover you on phase inspections. You better know the codes pretty well if you're going to be inspecting that type of work.

[James L. Keilson]

Originally Posted by clederhaus

I do draw inspections. When the builder asks for another cash draw the owner calls me to go out and look at the home to see if things are going right. I notify them and the bank if I find anything. I write up a report and give it to the buyer. When the home is complete I do a full inspection with report for the buyer. If there any questions I go with for the final walk through.

That's pretty much what I am going to be doing. It's a test for this Investor/Builder. If it goes OK there are 32 homes in this community he is developing and will want me to do it all. I guess I'll find out how it goes Monday on the 1st one.

Jim

[David Delzeith]

I do phase/draw inspections in Ohio, I have been in construction for over 20 years. I know the codes but I do not tell the client if something is up to code. I recomend evaluation by the proper trade. I tailor the report to what the client is looking for, it takes a little more time but it makes the client happy = referals. You work for the client not the builder do not let them push you around. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. I'll help if I can.

David
D.A.D. Home Inspections
david@dadhomeinspections.com

[James L. Keilson]

Thanks David, I am doing the 1st inspection tomrrow, I will see how it goes. I also have been in the biz since 1985 so I am familiar with builders, and the codes. May need to brush up on them a bit but no worries.

Jim

[Dave Morris]

We do framing inspections just prior to the insulation/sheetrock install. Then we come back and do a final prior to closing right before the builder performs the walkthrough with the client.

[John Harrison]

Do you guys find most of this work through permit applications for new homes, or some other avenue?

[James L. Keilson]

Originally Posted by jharrison

Do you guys find most of this work through permit applications for new homes, or some other avenue?

I was recommended to this Investor/Builder by the Agents that he is using to operate the Model home trailer and show/sell the houses.

Jim

[RUSSELL SHUEY]

I perform rough framing, electrical, plumbing inspections prior to the insulation being added, then because of the energy code, we do insulation inspection and drywall inspection.