OneSource New Construction Inspection

 

The State of the New Home Building Industry

In recent years, we have seen the quality of new construction decline dramatically, resulting in increased repairs and maintenance costs to home owners in the early years of property ownership. Mistakes and oversights are increasingly common in new construction, even with the best of builders.

 

"Our Builder Assured Us of Quality"

Although all reputable builders attempt to provide good quality control during the building process, shortfalls sometimes occur. Quality control problems arise for a variety of reasons, including:

As a result, quality control can be inconsistent from one builder to another and even among homes built by the same builder.

 

Taking the Steps

With a OneSource New Construction Inspection program, you can be assured that you will be aware of any significant problems while they can still be fixed by the builder.  In most cases, builders will work cooperatively to fix quality issues but once a home is finished the costs to fix inherent problems skyrocket and homeowners often must resort to legal action. For this reason, OneSource's Three Phase New Construction Inspection Program allows you to be involved and in control of the quality control process while construction is underway. The end result is that you have the necessary information and assurance about the quality of the product you are buying, YOUR HOME. The cost of OneSource's Three Phase New Construction Inspection Program is minimal in relation to the cost of post-construction quality problems.

 

The OneSource Three Phase New Construction Inspection Program

 

Phase One: Footing / Slab & Foundation Inspections

·         Footing / Slab Inspection. After excavation, slab and footing forms are checked prior to concrete placement.

·         Foundation Inspection. Foundation forms are checked for proper positioning, adequate reinforcement, depth, etc. prior to concrete placement.

  

Specific elements inspected in Phase I include:

·         Formwork, plumbing, steel reinforcement, moisture barriers inspected while visible

·         Check visible plumbing and drainage lines are properly installed and protected

·         Sample measure checks of width and length

·         Ensure no visible debris or foreign materials within the pour area

·         Check reinforcement of formwork -- ensuring square and plumb

 

Phase Two: Rough Frame Inspection

 

Inspection of the rough framed structure after the completion of plumbing, mechanical, gas, and electrical systems is critical before these systems are closed in with drywall or other finishing materials. OneSource inspects the entire house on a room-by-room basis as well as exterior components.

·         Inspected items include:

·         Framing integrity

·         Proper window and door installation

·         Adequate roof ventilation

·         Roof system components

·         Material deficiencies

 

Phase Three: Final Inspection

 

OneSource performs the Final Inspection just prior to closing. We inspect the final product when all fixtures and finishes are in place and the utilities are on. Our inspection program reviews over 400 items in 13 categories in the same format as the OneSource Buyer Inspection. All systems are checked for performance and integrity.

 

All visible, functional, structural, and safety items as well as defective workmanship and materials are checked and documented. The inspection process will generate a professional unbiased summary report* that you can submit to your builder prior to taking occupancy of your new home.

 

 

For more information or to schedule your New Construction Inspection Program call us: 

Local: 817-360-5192

or email us at: 

info@dfwhomeinspector.com

 

 

*The inspector's typed summary report will be available at the end of the first business day or at the beginning of the following business day and is available to fax or email to all concerned parties.