New Construction Home Inspections
A newly built home still merits an independent review. Vaultix offers third-party inspections at key construction phases, when visible conditions can be assessed before the home is finished or before closing. Choose a pre-drywall inspection, a final pre-closing inspection, or both based on your build schedule and priorities.
Review the home while construction is underway
Construction-phase inspections give buyers an independent view of the work at specific points in the build. Vaultix identifies pre-drywall and final / pre-closing inspections as its new-construction phases. The value of an earlier visit is access: before drywall is installed, framing and rough-in work remain visible. A final visit, by contrast, focuses on the completed home and installed systems.
These evaluations are intended to help you understand observed conditions and raise questions with your builder. They are not a substitute for municipal inspections, the builder’s own quality checks, or your review of contracts and warranty terms.
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Pre-drywall / framing inspection
Schedule this phase before drywall installation, while interior framing and rough-ins can still be seen. Vaultix describes reviewing the structural framework, including framing details such as wall bracing and visible modifications to manufactured wood trusses, along with rough-in components. The page also identifies electrical wiring routes, plumbing supply manifolds, and HVAC duct connections as areas reviewed.
A pre-drywall visit offers a chance to document visible concerns while those areas remain accessible. Coordinate the appointment with the builder so the inspection takes place at the appropriate stage and before the work is covered.
Final / pre-closing inspection
A final inspection is conducted near the builder walkthrough and closing. Vaultix’s published scope describes reviewing finished structural systems and the home’s exterior and interior envelope, including attic insulation and the fit or sealing of windows and exterior doors.
The final-phase description also includes operating installed kitchen appliances, checking heating and air-conditioning operation, and reviewing water distribution. The inspection provides an independent snapshot of observable conditions at the time of the visit; it cannot predict future performance or guarantee that every concealed issue will be found.
Construction details worth discussing
Vaultix’s page highlights examples of conditions that may warrant attention in a new home. These are areas to review, not a promise that a defect exists in a particular property or that every item can be assessed once construction is complete.
Depending on the inspection phase and what is visible, the review may include:
- Framing, wall bracing, and visible truss or floor-system details.
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before they are concealed.
- Roof flashing and exterior penetrations where visible.
- Attic insulation, exterior doors and windows, and visible grading or drainage conditions.
- Operation of installed appliances and accessible heating, cooling, and water systems during the final inspection.
Clear findings for your builder conversation
Vaultix describes providing a digital inspection report with photographs and video clips. Its general services page states that detailed digital reports are delivered within 24 hours; confirm the expected timing for your appointment when scheduling. Use the report to discuss observations and requested follow-up with your builder. Whether a builder will make a repair depends on the relevant contract, warranty, and the builder’s review—not on the inspection report alone.
Plan around the build schedule
For a pre-drywall visit, coordinate access before drywall work begins. For a final inspection, allow time before the scheduled builder walkthrough or closing to review the findings and raise questions. The original page suggests booking one to two weeks ahead of the final presentation, but timing and access depend on the construction schedule; confirm an appropriate date with your builder and Vaultix.
Vaultix also lists a separate 11-month warranty inspection for eligible new homes approaching the end of the initial one-year builder warranty period. Check the terms of your own warranty and see the dedicated service page for details.
THE DETAILS
BEFORE YOU BOOK.
When should I schedule a pre-drywall inspection?+
Schedule it before drywall installation, while framing and rough-in components remain visible. Coordinate the timing with your builder and confirm site access.
What does the final new-construction inspection cover?+
Vaultix describes reviewing finished structural systems, visible insulation and window or exterior-door sealing, and operation of installed appliances, HVAC, and water distribution. The specific review depends on what is accessible and operating at the time.
Can I schedule an inspection near the end of my builder warranty?+
Vaultix lists a separate 11-month warranty inspection. Warranty terms vary, so review your agreement and schedule with enough time to address any applicable notice requirements.