It goes without saying that when assessing the cost of inspection services, there is a cost-to-benefit ratio to consider based on finances available, but there is also a minimum level of service which everyone should consider. The following services are strongly recommended:

Phase I: Slab Inspection
Formwork, plumbing, reinforcement, termite treatment, moisture barrier and any other material to be embedded in the concrete are inspected while visible.
Typical elements inspected include:
• Excavations, clearing and fill material.
• Footers and foundation walls, steel re-inforcement and framework.
• Slab thickness and debris in pour area.
• Visible plumbing and drainage systems.
• Vapor barrier and termite treatments.

Phase II: Framing Inspection
Inspection of the building shell before the application of finishes enables us to examine in detail the visible structural elements of the home. The entire house is inspected on a room-by-room basis. All accessible trusses are viewed for compliance with design engineering documents, including on-site truss repairs where contract documents are available.
• Framework • Electrical and plumbing fixtures
• Support beams • Roof venting • Hurricane resistance • Anchors/strapping
Where deficiencies are found, recommendations for repair & upgrading are made. A typed report with photographs is provided.

Phase III: Final (or Punch Out List) Inspection
The final inspection is carried out prior to closing when all fixtures and finishes are in place and electricity and water are turned on. All systems are checked, including structure, exterior, roof, floors, ceilings, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, appliances etc.
• Missing roof insulation
• Inadequately sealed windows and stucco details
• Poorly installed vinyl soffits, fascias and eave drip
• Air conditioning duct leakage / installation
• Poor yard drainage / grading
• Uncut roof vent openings
• Improper circuit breaker protection
• Damaged or improperly installed roof coverings
• Missing flashings

Phase IV: One Year Warranty Inspection
Every newly-built house comes with a one-year warranty which requires the builder to fix anything that falls under his responsibility. Failing to conduct a proper inspection by a qualified inspector before the warranty expires will leave the liability of any defects or omissions discovered in the future in the hands of the home owner.
Experience tells us that most major construction defects go unnoticed for 3-5 years.
By this time, the defects could cost many thousands of dollars to remedy instead of only a few hundred. Unfortunately, most of these defects go unnoticed until it is too late and the homeowners will have to foot the repair bill.
Assisting in preventing the possibility of future costly repairs is the goal of a "One Year Warranty Inspection". The inspection covers over 500 items and includes testing of all systems and components. All visible and accessible components will be inspected to determine the presence of any defects such as manufacturer and/or contractor’s flaws not visible to the untrained eye. This "last chance" inspection is essential in providing owners with the peace of mind they deserve.