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LEGACY HOME INSPECTIONS · HOMEOWNER GUIDES

Building a Home: Inspection Milestones

Building a home comes with plenty of dates to remember. Put your inspection visits on that calendar early, while there is still time to see the work and discuss findings before the next stage.

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Your inspection timeline
  1. 01Before finishes

    Coordinate a pre-drywall visit while relevant components remain visible.

  2. 02Before orientation

    Arrange a final inspection when the home is ready and utilities are available.

  3. 03Before your warranty deadline

    Review your documents and leave time to submit observed concerns.

Conceptual guide; the property and agreed inspection scope determine the next steps.

Start with the builder’s schedule

Ask for the expected pre-drywall, orientation and closing dates, then share them with us. Tell us about the builder’s entry requirements and update us when the schedule changes. We will work to arrange the appointment; the property still needs to be ready for the requested inspection.

Before drywall conceals the work

Once finishes go up, some of the work is hidden. Plan a pre-drywall inspection while relevant framing and installed components remain visible. Confirm timing with the builder before insulation or finishes reduce that opportunity, and allow time to discuss the report.

Before your new-home orientation

A final inspection is the opportunity to evaluate the completed home and operate included systems when ready. Share completion and utility information before the visit. Read the report before orientation so you can organize questions by location and component.

After moving in

Keep a short record of concerns: location, date, conditions and a photo when useful. Check your warranty’s actual deadline and notice process. An 11-month inspection can help document observed concerns, but the warranty determines coverage.

Keep the records together

Save the inspection reports, builder correspondence, repair information, and equipment manuals in one place. Ask the inspector to explain unfamiliar findings and use qualified specialists when further evaluation is recommended. Independent inspections complement the builder’s processes and applicable municipal inspections; they do not replace either.

See what the report looks like

Review sample reports to understand the format before your inspection.

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Common questions

Should I book all visits at once?

Discuss your construction schedule with us early. Individual appointments depend on readiness, access, availability, and the services requested.

What if the builder changes the timeline?

Contact us promptly so we can discuss rescheduling before the inspection window closes or the next appointment arrives.

Tell us where the build stands

Have the address, current construction stage and next milestone ready. We can help plan the appropriate appointment.

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