New construction inspections
New Construction Home Inspections in Phoenix, Arizona
An independent buyer-focused inspection can happen during construction, near completion, or before a builder warranty deadline. The right timing depends on what stage you need reviewed.
What it covers
- Framing and visible structural concerns
- Roof, attic, and ventilation
- Electrical rough-in and visible wiring concerns when exposed
- Plumbing rough-in, drainage, water heater, and fixtures as applicable
- HVAC installation, ductwork, and visible conditions
- Windows, doors, insulation, and exterior penetrations as accessible
- Drainage, grading, and site conditions
- Safety items and workmanship concerns
- Visible items to discuss with the builder before closing
- Visible first-year conditions before a stated warranty deadline
When to schedule
Match the inspection to the construction stage: pre-slab before the pour, pre-drywall after major rough-ins and before wall close, final near completion before acceptance, and warranty before the deadline in your builder documents.
What you get
- Detailed HomeGauge report with photos and notes
- Stage-appropriate documentation of visible conditions
- Clear language for discussing findings with the builder
- Scope limitations when systems or areas are not yet accessible
- Follow-up with Iain for inspection questions
Good fit for
- Buyers building new in Metro Phoenix
- Buyers who can obtain third-party access during construction
- Out-of-state buyers who cannot regularly walk the site
- Production, semi-custom, and custom builds
Why an independent inspection is different
Municipal inspections, builder quality control, walkthroughs, and buyer inspections serve different jobs.
A municipal inspection serves the jurisdiction's code and permitting process. Builder quality control serves the builder's construction process. A walkthrough helps the buyer review completion. Iain's inspection is a separate, buyer-focused visual review of accessible conditions and system operation at the stage being inspected.
It does not replace code enforcement, engineering, or the builder's contractual obligations. It gives the buyer an independent report and photos to use when communicating with the builder and the buyer's own advisers.
The new-home inspection lifecycle
Four different moments. Four different inspection questions.
Pre-slab / foundation
When: Before the concrete pour, when the builder permits third-party access.
Purpose: A construction-stage review while reinforcement, penetrations, and prep are still visible.
Pre-drywall / frame
When: After framing and major rough-ins, before insulation and drywall conceal them.
Purpose: The strongest opportunity to document visible framing, MEP routing, and weatherproofing before walls close.
Final / pre-closing
When: Near completion, after major systems are operable and before the buyer accepts the home.
Purpose: A buyer-focused review of visible systems, finishes, exterior conditions, attic, roof, and operation before closing.
11-month warranty
When: Before the deadline stated in the homeowner's builder warranty documents.
Purpose: A later inspection after the home has experienced occupancy, heat, weather, and normal first-year movement.
Builder access rules and construction schedules vary. Confirm access with the builder before scheduling a construction-stage inspection.
During construction
Need pre-slab or pre-drywall detail?
The phase-inspection page is the stage-specific destination for inspections performed while the home is still being built.
See phase inspections →After move-in
Approaching the builder warranty deadline?
The warranty inspection has its own scope, timing, pricing, reminder tool, and deadline guidance.
See 11-month warranty inspections →Where we work
Serving new-construction buyers and homeowners across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Goodyear, Peoria, Surprise, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Litchfield Park, Glendale, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley. We also follow construction into growth corridors such as Buckeye, Maricopa, and Florence when scheduling and builder access allow. Outside that map? Check the full service area or text Iain the address.
For higher-end properties
Buying or preparing a home over $1.5M or 4,000+ sq. ft.? See Luxury Home Inspections.
Ready when you are
Ready to schedule or ask a question?
Send the address, builder, current stage, and the date the builder can provide access.