Buying new construction in Brazoria County? The builder's quality control is not an inspection. Texas Inspection performs independent third-party evaluations at three critical phases — pre-drywall, final walk-through, and 11-month warranty — making sure the home you're paying for is the home you actually receive.
Many new construction buyers assume that because the home is new — and because the builder has their own quality control crew — they don't need an independent inspection. That assumption costs new homebuyers tens of thousands of dollars every year. Builders work for the builder. Texas Inspection works for you.
An independent third-party evaluation at the right phase of construction identifies defects, incomplete work, code concerns, and cosmetic issues while they're still the builder's responsibility to fix. The cost of an inspection is a tiny fraction of the cost of discovering a problem after closing — when the burden of remediation has shifted to you.
Texas Inspection performs new construction evaluation at three distinct phases of the build — each addressing different concerns and each protecting different aspects of your investment.
Performed before the walls are closed up — when framing, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, HVAC ductwork, and structural elements are still visible and accessible. This is the only opportunity to inspect what will be permanently hidden behind drywall for the life of the home. Texas Inspection documents what's there, flags concerns, and ensures critical systems are correctly installed before they disappear from view.
Performed in the days before closing. This is your last chance to identify defects, incomplete work, cosmetic issues, and operating problems while the builder is still contractually obligated to fix them. We document everything in a comprehensive punch list the builder receives — and your written record to verify completion.
Performed in month 11 of your one-year builder warranty, just before warranty expiration. After living in the home for nearly a year, settling cracks have appeared, systems have been used through full seasonal cycles, and any defects or installation problems have surfaced. We document everything before warranty coverage ends — putting the burden of repair back on the builder where it belongs.
Skipping an independent new construction inspection is one of the most expensive mistakes a new homebuyer can make. Here's what's actually at stake:
Once drywall goes up, plumbing, electrical, and framing problems become invisible. A leak from a poorly-soldered joint, a wiring connection done wrong, or a structural defect can cause expensive damage years later — and finding the problem requires opening up the wall.
Most new construction has 50-200 items that need correction at final walk-through. Buyers without an inspector typically catch 10-20% of those items — meaning 80-90% become the new homeowner's problem after closing instead of the builder's responsibility before it.
Builder warranties on new construction typically expire after one year. Defects that surface in months 2-11 are the builder's responsibility to fix. Defects that surface in month 13 are your responsibility to fix. The 11-month inspection catches everything before that switch happens.
Kenny Boulton's new construction work isn't just inspection — it's inspection backed by hands-on home building experience. Few inspectors in the region bring this combination to new construction evaluation.
Here's how to time and coordinate new construction inspections during the build of your new home.
Call Kenny at 979-297-1755 as soon as you have a contract. We'll discuss timing for the pre-drywall, final walk-through, and 11-month inspections.
After framing, rough-in, and inspection by the builder — but BEFORE drywall — Kenny inspects framing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC while everything is still visible.
In the days before closing, Kenny performs a complete final inspection and produces a detailed punch list for the builder to address before closing.
Just before your one-year warranty expires, Kenny returns for a full inspection — documenting any settlement, system, or defect issues for warranty repair.
Absolutely. New construction is where independent inspection delivers the most value. Builders are juggling dozens of homes, dozens of subcontractors, and tight deadlines — quality control varies dramatically between builders, between projects, and even between individual workers on the same site. The builder's QC isn't designed to advocate for you; it's designed to keep the project moving. An independent inspection is the only thing that does advocate for you.
Each phase protects different things. The pre-drywall inspection protects against hidden defects that disappear behind walls. The final walk-through protects against incomplete work and cosmetic issues at closing. The 11-month warranty inspection protects against defects that surface during the first year. Most buyers do all three; some do two, depending on budget. We'll discuss what makes sense for your build.
After framing, plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, and HVAC rough-in are complete and the builder has passed local inspection — but BEFORE the drywall installer arrives. The window is usually only a few days, so timing matters. Call us as soon as your builder gives you the framing inspection date and we'll coordinate.
Texas Inspection's reports are detailed and defensible. Every item is documented with photos, location, and a clear recommendation. Most builders address the items willingly because the documentation is professional and the items are legitimate. For items the builder disputes, the report provides you with the evidence to escalate to the builder's warranty department, sales management, or — if needed — your real estate attorney.
In month 11 of the warranty — typically about 30-45 days before your one-year anniversary. This gives you and the builder enough time to schedule and complete repairs before the warranty officially expires. Wait until month 13 and you're paying for everything yourself.
Yes — depending on the property. Rural Brazoria County and Gulf Coast new builds often include private septic and water well systems, which warrant their own dedicated Septic and Water Well inspections. Multi-story or steep-roof properties benefit significantly from Drone Inspection documentation as part of the overall evaluation.
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