New Construction Home Inspections
Should you get an inspection on a newly constructed house? Absolutely! Call us today.
Why Inspect A Home That’s Newly Built?
Let’s face it. Anything man-made is subject to error. Rarely do we ever find evidence of malicious intent, but people get distracted or busy and steps can get skipped. These mistakes can cost you dearly down the road.
Call us to get your new home inspected today.
At Diamond Home Inspection, we conduct pre-drywall inspections. As the name implies, we inspect the house from top to bottom just prior to the drywall going up. This allows us to clearly see what’s behind the walls before they go up which completely takes out any guesswork.
What We Do
We follow and actually exceed a minimum standard of practice for residential pre-drywall inspections. These standards state that our home inspectors will:
- Inspect any readily accessible, observable systems installed in the home
- Provide our client with a detailed written report outlining our findings on all our observations including specifics about anything that doesn’t seem to be functioning properly, appears deficient, unsafe, or potentially problematic later on.
- Give professional recommendations on ways to correct, address or monitor any identified issues
- Provide explanations as to the nature of any deficiencies identified
- Identify any systems that weren’t evaluated and reasons why
This set of standards gives us a framework to conduct our new home inspections and allows us to provide the information you need as a new homeowner.
Call us today and let’s talk about getting your new home inspected today.
When New Construction Home Inspections Should Take Place
This is a question we get asked all the time, and the answer is that pre-drywall home inspections should take place after the following has occurred:
- All components of the foundation have been installed
- The floor, walls, and roof have all been constructed (all structural components)
- All the plumbing, electrical and rough-in elements are installed
- The windows and exterior doors have been installed
It’s at this point that it’s ideal to bring us in for a home inspection. Call us and let’s get one scheduled today.
What To Expect From Your Home Inspector
Because most people only use a home inspector once or twice in their lifetime, it can be difficult to know what to expect when hiring one. While we can’t tell you what you’ll get from other inspection companies, we can tell you what you can expect from us:
· Excellent customer service
· Always on time
· Flexible scheduling
· 24-hour turnaround on our home inspection report
· Inspection reports that are easy to read and understand.
We make it a point to get you the information you need when you need it.
What We Inspect
The purpose of a home inspection is to fully assess the condition of the house in order to understand if there are any safety issues or if there will be any repair costs necessary in the near future.
To that end, here is a comprehensive list of the systems we review:
· Heating system
· Central air conditioning system (temperature permitting)
· Interior plumbing & water heater
· Electrical systems
· Roof & gutters
· Attic, including visible insulation
· Walls
· Ceilings
· Floors
· Windows and doors
· Foundation
· Basement
· Structural components
· Appliances
· Lighting
While it’s obvious, we’re not going to tear holes in the wall to inspect the wiring, pipes, etc., we do use an infrared camera to help us spot any issues within the walls.
Call us and let’s get your inspection scheduled today.
How Much Is a Home Inspection in the Atlanta Area?
Depending on the square footage of the home, the cost of a home inspection will vary. In the U.S, the average cost for a home inspection is $312. In the Atlanta area, home inspection costs are between $300 and $500.
The question is when it comes to the price of a home inspection is this: Can you truly afford not to have one?
Our Service Area
Because we come to you, we’re not limited geographically to the homes we’re able to inspect. The majority of our inspections are in: Cherokee county, Forsyth county, Gwinnett county, Barrow county, Dawson County, Hall County, and Jackson County.
When you need honest, detailed information about a home you’re considering, call Diamond Home Inspection today.