• Pre-Pour Inspection
– This inspection takes place once the form boards are in place, plumbing grounds are installed, electrical is put into place; however, prior to the concrete for the foundation being poured. Once a builder pours concrete for the foundation, mistakes are difficult and expensive to correct after this point. (Form inspections need to be done as close to time at the pour as possible. This gives the inspector the best view prior to the pour. This is generally recommended 24-48 hours prior to pour).
• Frame / Pre-Sheetrock Inspection
– This inspection takes place once the home’s frame is up, roof is on, exterior walls are established (brick, Hardie, etc), windows are installed, interior walls are in place, plumbing and electrical lines have been run; however, walls are still void of insulation. This Pre-Sheetrock Inspection allows the inspector to look at all of the wood framing, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing lines prior to them being covered up by wall cavity insulation and sheetrock. (This inspection needs to be done after the frame-punch and just prior to insulation).
• Final Inspection
–This is the stage in which the builder presents the buyer with the finished product. Trim, cabinetry, paint, countertops, floors, lighting, etc are all complete. Appliances have been installed and are in working order. The front & backyard’s grading and drainage have been established. The builder will be COMPLETELY DONE with the house, and will be preparing to do the final walk-through with the buyer. This is when we at J LaRue Services will do a buyer Final Inspection. Our intention is to check everything as if this is a Buyer’s Resale Inspection and address things that the builder may not have found in their punch-list or may have inadvertently overlooked. Our intention is to help buyers get a house that has been “fine-tuned” and free of defects, which could become warranty items at a later date. (This inspection should be scheduled just prior to the buyer’s initial final walk-through with the builder. Due to new construction theft, front doors and appliances may not be installed. If that is the case, please let your inspector know ahead of time).
