Many buyers assume a brand-new home is free of defects — but even new construction can have installation errors and incomplete work. We catch them before you close, while they're still the builder's responsibility.
A new construction inspection is an independent, third-party evaluation of a newly built home before final closing. Many homeowners assume a brand-new home is free of defects, but even new construction can have installation errors, incomplete work, or developing issues that may not become apparent until you've lived in the home for several months.
We highly recommend having your new construction home inspected by an independent third party — someone whose only job is to represent you, not the builder. John Steele brings a background in construction and project management to every new-build inspection, so he knows where corners get cut and exactly what to look for.
Everything is documented with photos in a clear, easy-to-understand report you can take straight to your builder — so anything found gets corrected while it's still their responsibility, on their dime, not yours.
A thorough evaluation of the newly built home's structure, systems, and finishes — catching what got missed during construction.
Foundation, framing, and structural components — the bones the whole home relies on.
Roof, framing, and the building envelope that keeps weather and moisture out.
The major systems, checked for proper installation, function, and safety.
Fit, operation, and finish quality on the details buyers notice most.
Installation errors, defective workmanship, and items simply left unfinished.
How the site sheds water and the exterior details that protect the home.
Builders move fast, and even good ones miss things. Installation errors, incomplete work, and small defects are common in new construction — and if they're not caught before closing, they can quietly become your problem after you move in.
An independent inspection puts an experienced advocate on your side of the table. Anything found is documented and handed to the builder for correction while it's still their responsibility — saving you money and headaches down the road. It's the first of two smart inspections; the second comes near your 11-month warranty mark.
A clear, photo-supported report documenting every finding — ready to submit to your builder for correction before you close.
From your first call or text to your report, here's exactly what to expect.
Call or text 615-707-0861, or request online — ideally before your final walkthrough and closing date.
John evaluates the newly built home top to bottom, documenting installation errors, defects, and unfinished work with photos.
You receive a clear, photo-supported report — ready to hand to your builder for correction before you close.
We recommend a second inspection near your 11-month builder-warranty mark — and we'll help you plan for it.
Because even new construction can have installation errors, incomplete work, or developing issues that may not surface until months after you move in. An independent inspection catches them before closing, while they're still the builder's responsibility to fix.
Ideally before your final walkthrough and closing, so anything found can be corrected by the builder before you take ownership. Call or text as soon as you have a closing timeline and we'll fit the inspection in.
Those inspections check that the home meets code and the builder's own standards — but they represent the builder and the municipality, not you. An independent inspector's only job is to look out for your interests and give you an unbiased assessment.
The program bundles this new-construction inspection, a one-year builder check-up near the 11-month mark (10% off), and your first Home Maintenance Checkup at half off. If you move before Year 3, that amount is applied to your next Qualitas inspection in our service area.
The fee is based on the size and location of the home. Call or text 615-707-0861 for a quote, and ask about the New Construction Maintenance Program if you'd like to bundle your inspections and save.
Qualitas is based in Nashville and serves communities across Middle Tennessee — including Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, and Sumner counties and cities such as Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Mount Juliet, Hendersonville, and Gallatin. Call or text to confirm your area.
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