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Only one component of the home needs inspected.

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Pest inspections are conducted by individuals licensed to perform inspections of building structures to determine damage or possibility of damage from insects, bugs, termites or dry rot conditions. 

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With a new construction home, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends you have two or three inspections on the property.

The first inspection is called a foundation or “pre-pour” inspection and occurs just before the foundation is poured on the home. This one ensures the site has been excavated and graded properly, that anchors and footing are adequately spaced and in place, and that the stage is set for a strong and long-lasting home. In the event the inspector finds issues on this go-around, it allows the builder to make adjustments before pouring the foundation (when there’s generally no going back).

The second inspection you might consider is a framing or “pre-drywall/sheetrock” inspection. This one happens after the entire frame has been built, the roof is on and the windows are installed, but before the sheetrock and walls are put up. It allows the inspector to make sure the beams, posts, studs, and other structural components are installed properly, as well as check things like the wiring, plumbing, window flashing, and other elements that are generally hidden behind the wall. If any problems crop up on this inspection, your builder can fix them before going further with the project.

The final and third inspection is the one you would have on any resale property—the one that ensures the home is safe for occupancy and has been finished per local code and building standards. Anything your inspector finds on this inspection should be remedied by your builder before closing.

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This foundation involves wood posts or concrete piers set deep into the ground that bear the weight of the building. 

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These are considered a SLAB  foundation. Foundations where the beam has drilled piers installed under the beam either as new builds, OR to Repair a failing foundation. This is why you will see them on newer, and older homes. This is done for added support and is commonly done where the foundation is constructed on fill dirt. The slab foundation floats on top of the pier footing or underpinning since the actual pier is not connected to the slab foundation.  

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Basic home inspectors will turn on pool pumps and heaters to make sure they're working. But inspectors won't routinely evaluate cracks or dents in the pool. 

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Pool inspectors will inspect all of the pool equipment. This includes filters, pumps, heaters, plumbing, timers, and any other electrical components involved in the pool's functioning. 

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Porch is an online website that connects homeowners with local home improvement contractors. The site also features advice articles, cost guides, and online booking for over 160 common home improvement, maintenance, and repair projects. 

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Poured concrete refers to the walls of the foundation. Poured concrete = basement

“Pre-drywall” refers to a phase during the homebuilding process just after the installation of certain elements – such as the doors, windows, foundation, flooring, wall and roof components, plumbing and electrical rough-in – and right before the drywall is hung. 

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A pre-listing inspection, which is paid for by the home seller or listing agent, provides a written report as to the condition of the property. It could uncover any concerns that might compromise a sale. 

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This is a phase inspection during the construction of a new home. This is typically the first phase of the inspection process. This inspection should include:

• Drain, waste, and vent lines

• Water lines

• Plumbing and piping

• Trenches and soil

• Elevation, drainage, and grading

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A pre-purchase home inspection is another term for a home inspection. These are typically requested by buyers prior to the purchase of a home.

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