Even brand-new homes have defects. Catch them before closing — or before your builder's warranty expires — with an independent Certified Master Inspector® on your side.
A new construction inspection is an independent, third-party evaluation of a newly built home — performed before your final walkthrough and closing, or before your builder's warranty period runs out. It's a common misconception that a brand-new home has nothing to inspect. In reality, even quality builders make mistakes, subcontractors miss details, and items routinely get overlooked in the rush to close.
Your builder's quality-control check is not the same as an independent inspection. The builder works for the builder — Proven Home Inspection works for you. Dennis Shirley, a Certified Master Inspector® with more than 8,500 inspections across northeast Georgia, evaluates the home with the same rigor he brings to a resale property, documenting defects and incomplete work while the builder is still responsible for fixing them.
There are two key moments for a new-construction inspection: just before closing, when problems are still the builder's responsibility, and again near the end of the first-year warranty period, when any issues that have surfaced should be addressed on the builder's dime — not yours.
A Proven new construction inspection covers every major system and the workmanship behind it — the same thorough standard as any home inspection.
Foundation, framing, and load-bearing components checked for proper construction and early signs of movement.
Roof covering, flashing, attic, and the building envelope evaluated for correct installation and weather-tightness.
Service panel, circuits, outlets, and fixtures checked for safe, code-conscious workmanship.
Supply, drains, water heater, and the heating and cooling system tested for proper installation and operation.
Windows, doors, trim, cabinetry, and fixtures reviewed for fit, finish, and incomplete or defective work.
A documented list of defects and unfinished work you can hand directly to your builder for correction.
Municipal code inspections confirm a home meets minimum code — they are not a quality inspection, and they don't represent your interests. The builder's own walkthrough is exactly that: the builder's. An independent inspection is the only review performed entirely on your behalf.
Catching defects before closing means they get corrected while the builder is still on the hook. Catching issues before your first-year warranty expires means they're fixed at no cost to you. Miss those windows, and the same repairs come straight out of your pocket.
From minor punch-list items to genuine structural or system concerns, a new construction inspection gives you a documented record and real leverage to make sure your brand-new home is actually finished right.
You receive a detailed, photo-documented report — typically within 24 hours — that you can hand directly to your builder as a correction list.
From your first phone call to final report delivery, here's exactly what to expect.
Call or text 678-936-3991, or use our contact form. Kristy will get you booked on a timeline that fits your closing.
Dennis evaluates the home top to bottom and documents every finding with photos. You're encouraged to attend.
You receive a detailed, photo-documented digital report — typically within 24 hours of the inspection.
Questions after the report? Call Dennis directly. We make sure you understand every finding.
Because new doesn't mean flawless. Subcontractors work fast, details get missed, and the municipal code inspection only confirms minimum code — not quality or completeness. An independent inspection catches defects and unfinished work while the builder is still responsible for correcting them.
There are two ideal windows. The first is just before your final walkthrough and closing, so issues get fixed before you sign. The second is near the end of your first-year builder's warranty, so any problems that have surfaced get addressed on the builder's dime before the warranty expires.
No. Municipal inspections verify the home meets minimum building code at specific phases — they're not a comprehensive quality review, and they don't work on your behalf. A Proven inspection is performed entirely for you, with a documented punch list you control.
A photo-documented report from an independent Certified Master Inspector® carries real weight. It gives you a clear, professional record of exactly what needs correcting — which is far stronger than a verbal request. Most builders address documented findings without issue.
Proven Home Inspection serves Gainesville plus Hall, White, Jackson, and Habersham counties — including Cleveland, Cornelia, Clarkesville, and Flowery Branch. Not sure if you're in our area? Give us a call.
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