A new home can look finished while important details still deserve a closer look. I inspect accessible, installed components and explain what I observe, so you can raise clear questions with your builder before closing or moving in. My construction background, Washington home inspector license #966, InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector designation, and IAC2 credential inform my work. This is a visual, non-invasive inspection—not a code-compliance review or a guarantee that concealed work is defect-free. I work for you alone and do not repair homes I inspect. Ask me about access before booking.
What I inspect in a new home
I look at accessible areas and installed components, including visible structure, roof and exterior, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, and interior finishes within my agreed inspection scope. I note concerns and explain why an item may need attention or a specialist’s review. A new home can still have installation or performance problems.
My inspection reflects conditions I can observe on the day of the visit. Finished surfaces conceal construction, and I do not dismantle assemblies or certify code compliance. My report helps you understand visible conditions and ask useful questions; it does not replace builder quality control or municipal inspections.
Plan timing, access, and attendance with me
Ask your builder when an independent inspection is permitted and whether the home will be safe and accessible. Some stages may be closed off or covered by later work. I cannot promise pre-drywall or other phase access unless your builder confirms it and I agree on scope with you in advance. For a completed home, ask about timing before your walkthrough, closing, or move-in.
A typical inspection takes about two to three hours, depending on the property. I encourage you to attend and allow time to review detailed findings with me. Please confirm access to authorized areas. If equipment is not installed, energized, or safe to operate, that may limit my evaluation, and I will note the limitation.
Use my findings for a clear builder conversation
Ask your builder to explain a proposed correction, who will complete it, and how you will know the work is done. Keep written responses and relevant documents, and ask whether a follow-up review is appropriate. I can clarify what I observed; construction remedies and scheduling remain between you and your builder.
My inspection does not replace your contractual walkthrough, warranty procedures, or lender documentation. For questions requiring specialized design, code, or trade expertise, consult the appropriate professional. I inspect and explain accessible conditions; I do not decide construction disputes or perform repairs.
Understand inspection limits and plan follow-up
My inspection is not exhaustive and cannot identify every condition, especially work hidden behind finished surfaces or areas blocked or unsafe to enter. I do not provide engineering opinions, destructive testing, cost estimates, or repairs. Tell me about concerns or access restrictions when scheduling so I can clarify whether they fit my inspection scope or call for a specialist.
I serve Kitsap and Pierce Counties, the Olympic Peninsula, and Puget Sound, including Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Silverdale, Tacoma, Poulsbo, and nearby communities. When you call or email, tell me your location, construction stage, access, and deadline so I can discuss whether the timing and scope fit.
Questions before you book
Can you inspect before the walls are closed?
Possibly, if your builder authorizes access at that stage and I confirm timing and scope with you beforehand. I do not assume pre-drywall access is available. Ask your builder, then contact me with the proposed date and construction stage.
Should I attend the inspection?
Yes, if your builder permits it. Bring your questions and allow time for an on-site review. I can walk you through detailed findings, and my report records the conditions I observed along with any access limitations.
Does this certify code compliance or guarantee the house?
No. I provide a visual assessment of accessible conditions on the inspection day, not code certification or a guarantee against concealed or future problems. Ask your builder and local building department about their inspections; consult a specialist for matters outside a home inspector’s scope.
Planning an inspection for your new build? Call (360) 620-8946 or email [email protected]. Tell me the location, construction stage, builder access rules, and timing constraints, and I will discuss whether the inspection fits.
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