New doesn’t mean perfect. Get an independent inspection of your new home from a former custom home builder — while the builder is still responsible for making it right.
Even the best builders juggle dozens of subcontractors, tight schedules, and hundreds of details on every home. Things get missed — a disconnected duct, missing insulation, a flashing detail left unfinished, or a drainage issue that won’t show up until the first heavy rain.
A new construction inspection is an independent inspection of your newly built home before you close. Darryl inspects the home’s major systems and components and documents workmanship issues and incomplete items, giving you a clear list to take to your builder.
This is where ProChek truly stands apart. Before becoming a home inspector, Darryl Willoughby spent more than 12 years as a custom home builder. He knows how new homes are supposed to be built, what builders commonly overlook, and how to communicate findings in a way your builder will understand.
A new construction inspection covers the same major systems as a full home inspection, with a builder’s eye for workmanship.
Roof covering, flashing, gutters, attic framing, insulation, and ventilation.
Foundation, framing, crawlspace or basement, and signs of movement or moisture.
Supply and drain lines, fixtures, water heaters, and visible leaks.
Service panels, wiring, outlets, switches, and visible safety concerns.
Heating and cooling equipment and distribution, tested for operation.
Siding, windows, doors, decks, porches, grading, and drainage.
Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, windows, and doors.
Built-in appliances, garage, and garage door operation and safety.
Your builder’s walk-through is valuable, but it’s conducted by the people who built the house. An independent inspector works for you — and has no reason to overlook anything.
Finding issues before closing is the easiest time to get them fixed. Once you move in, getting a builder back out can take longer, and some problems become harder to prove or more expensive to correct.
ProChek clients have used Darryl on new builds and called it peace of mind. One couple had ProChek inspect their new home twice — once before the drywall went up and again at the final — and said it helped them feel more comfortable with the quality of their build and understand the home better.
Every ProChek new construction inspection includes:
New homes are built quickly by many different trades, and mistakes happen. An independent inspection catches workmanship issues and missed items while the builder is still responsible for correcting them — before you close.
Schedule it after construction is complete and before your final walk-through with the builder, so you can bring Darryl’s findings to that meeting. Call 502-802-6336 and Dee-Dee will coordinate timing with your closing date.
Most builders do. Let your builder or sales agent know ahead of time that you’ve scheduled an inspection so access can be arranged.
Yes. Radon can be present in homes of any age, including brand-new construction. See our Radon Testing page to learn more.
Pricing depends on the size and type of home and any add-ons like radon testing. Call 502-802-6336 for a quote.
From your first phone call to your final report, here’s exactly what to expect when you hire ProChek.
Call 502-802-6336 or request online. Dee-Dee will get you on the calendar quickly — we’re open 7 days a week.
Darryl performs a thorough visual inspection of the home’s major systems and components, documenting conditions with photos.
Darryl reviews his findings with you, explains what matters most, and answers every question in plain language.
You receive a detailed digital report with photos and clear notes — available anytime through Get My Report.
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