New Construction Home Inspections
A brand-new home can still have defects. A new construction inspection gives you an independent look at the house before your final walkthrough.
That way, issues can go on the builder’s punch list and get fixed before you move in.
It’s easy to assume a new house doesn’t need an inspection. But new homes are built by many different crews on tight schedules, and mistakes get missed. Municipal inspections, where they apply, check for minimum code requirements at certain stages of construction. They aren’t a detailed review of the finished home done for you, the buyer.
A new construction home inspection is. You get an independent inspector working for you, not the builder.
Items we often find in new homes
Roofing: Damaged or missing shingles, flashing gaps, and gutters or downspouts that don’t carry water away from the house.
Grading and drainage: Soil sloping toward the foundation.
Electrical: Miswired receptacles, missing GFCI protection, and missing cover plates.
Plumbing: Leaks, slow drains, and loose fixtures.
Heating and cooling: Disconnected or damaged ductwork, and systems that don’t respond properly to normal controls.
Attic: Missing or displaced insulation, and bathroom exhaust fans that don’t vent to the exterior.
Interior: Doors and windows that don’t operate properly, and unfinished items.
How it works
Schedule before your final walkthrough: Once the home is complete and the utilities are on. Check your purchase contract and let your builder know ahead of time so the home is accessible.
A full home inspection: We inspect the home according to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Our inspections are not code-compliance inspections.
Your report within 24 hours: Every item is documented with photos, so you can bring it to your walkthrough.
Plan for your 11-month inspection too
Some issues only show up after a house settles. An 11-month warranty inspection catches them before your builder warranty ends.
Add-on services
Radon testing, mold/air quality testing, WDI inspections, and solar inspections can all be added to your new construction inspection. New homes in Central Kentucky can test high for radon too.
Your Inspection Report
High-Quality Images
We will take images throughout our inspection and integrate them into your digital report. This helps to illustrate the issues that we may find with the property in question, which provides you with a comprehensive overview of its condition.
Simple, step-by-step breakdown
Our reports are easy to digest and understand, and are broken into individual sections, such as Interior, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing, Roof, and so on. This makes it easy for you to review our findings.
24-Hour Delivery
We know your time is important so we don’t keep you waiting. You’ll receive your digital home inspection report within 24 hours so that you can take any necessary actions quickly.
Mobile-friendly reports
Our reports can be generated for viewing on both desktop and mobile devices, which ensures that you can always view the results of your inspection, even when you’re on-the-go.
Sample Report
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What Our Clients Say
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“My wife and I used this home inspection service when considering a purchase of a 100+ year old house. Cheaper services were suggested to us by other people, but we wanted one that we felt we could trust. I’m glad we made that choice. Rosie Home Inspections found multiple items that were not disclosed, and saved us from possibly throwing tens of thousands of dollars down the drain (and into a crumbling foundation).”
“Kari is top notch. Super thorough, professional, and detailed. This is my second time using her for a home inspection, and she’s proven twice now that she’s the real deal. She doesn’t rush, she explains what she’s finding as she goes, and she flags things that matter without creating unnecessary panic over minor stuff.”
“Kari was thorough, detail-oriented, and extremely knowledgeable. This was my first home inspection for my first house, and I am SO glad I went with Rosie Home Inspections. … I was very impressed with her work and how much she cared to make sure I understood everything. Honestly, top notch!”
“Very detailed yet easily understood report. Moreover, each comment has a photo to specify & clearly show the point. What is great as well is the quick summary link if you are in a hurry with option to go back to read more. They’re great & I recommend them to all home buyers.”
“Kari did an EXCELLENT JOB - extremely thorough and informative. I’ve dealt with several Home Inspectors over the years, including a cousin, and she far exceeded the depth and knowledge of all of them.”
“Kari did an outstanding job inspecting the home we plan to purchase. Her attention to detail and communication were amazing. Her website is very easy to use to book an inspection. She found many items that need repair, enabling us to bring them to the attention of the new home builder before it was too late.”
“Top-notch inspections and service! Kari is excellent with customer care, and her attention to detail is equally impressive! Great at explaining any deficiencies to the client and answering all questions. Highly recommend Rosie’s for a thorough and detailed home inspection!”
“She was so thorough, communicated well, has very competitive pricing, and took photos of everything as she went to put in the report along with the narrative. … Highly recommend! Also, being able to support women in a male-dominated occupation is a giant bonus for me!”
“Kari is very thorough … She pointed out everything and the additional tests for mold & radon all in one place was super convenient.”
“Professional and very thorough, Kari with Rosie Inspections provided a great roadmap for what I can do post-sale to keep my new home running well. She pointed out a number of issues I would have completely neglected to ask the seller about, and was very diplomatic when we had to have a separate conversation with the original builder about some details of the new construction.”
“I have used Rosie Home Inspection 3 different times, each time more impressed with the quality and detail of the work. Kari is not only thorough but takes the time to explain in complete detail her findings. … After having her inspect three different homes, I know she is the best.”
“Absolutely fantastic. Saved us from walking into a HUGE money pit. Very detailed, took lots of pictures to back up all of her findings, even listed things from high priority to lowest priority.”
“They provide multiple inspection types from one provider, which helps expedite the inspection process. The report they generated was very easy to understand with lots of good pictures. They were also able to recommend different contractors for the different types of issues discovered in the house.”
“Her website is easy to navigate (showing pricing and allowing for booking an appointment online). She responds quickly to your request and is friendly and professional. She did a very thorough job with the home inspection and talked to me and my agent about the results.”
“I can’t say enough good about Rosie Home Inspections! Scheduling was easy and the report was perfectly clear and comprehensive. Kari walked us through her findings in detail and was available for any questions that we had as we went through our home buying process. A great experience from beginning to end!”
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What Standards of Practice do we abide by?
InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors)
We're Serious About Providing High Quality Services
Our mission is to perform premium property analysis services, and to educate home buyers on any defects or other beneficial information related to their investment. Integrity is at the root of everything we do, from giving 100% to job tasks, to treating all people and properties with respect, no matter who is watching.
We are proud to offer our services throughout Central KY, including Danville, Frankfort, Georgetown, Harrodsburg, Lancaster, Lawrenceburg, Lexington, Midway, Nicholasville, Paris, Richmond, Versailles, Wilmore, and Winchester, KY.