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New construction homes in Northwest Indiana can hide serious defects behind fresh paint and brand‑new finishes, so a professional, independent inspection is one of the smartest steps you can take before closing. A new construction inspection by Certified Home Inspections helps verify the quality of the build, protect your investment, and give you leverage to have problems corrected by the builder before you move in.​

Why New Homes Still Need Inspection

Even high‑end builders and reputable subcontractors make mistakes under tight schedules, coordination challenges, and change orders. Brand‑new homes can have issues like improper grading, missing insulation, wiring defects, plumbing leaks, or code violations that are not obvious during a quick buyer walk‑through or municipal code inspection. A third‑party inspection catches these defects early, when the builder is still on site and contractually responsible to correct them.​

Benefits For New Construction Buyers

Hiring a professional inspector for a new build provides several key advantages that go far beyond “peace of mind.” Common benefits highlighted by industry experts include:​

  • Early detection of construction flaws and safety hazards before closing.​
  • Verification that the home is built to current building codes and accepted standards, not just “good enough to pass” a rushed municipal inspection.​
  • Protection of your investment by identifying defects while the builder is obligated to repair them at their cost, reducing the risk of expensive surprises later.​
  • Negotiation leverage to have items repaired, improved, or credited before you sign final paperwork or complete your builder walk‑through.​
  • Documentation that supports future warranty claims by showing issues existed at or before closing.​

Why Choose Certified Home Inspections

Certified Home Inspections is a dedicated, independent inspection company—not your builder, not your agent, and not a subcontractor tied to the construction process—so the only priority during a new construction inspection is protecting you and your family. Industry guidance strongly recommends hiring a qualified, licensed inspector who is experienced, thorough, and works solely for the buyer’s best interests. A local inspection company with deep knowledge of regional building practices and climate‑related issues is better equipped to recognize patterns of common defects in new builds, from improper attic ventilation to marginal concrete work.​

How A New Construction Inspection Helps You Long Term

A detailed new construction inspection report provides a roadmap for both immediate builder corrections and long‑term maintenance planning. By understanding the age, condition, and quality of major systems such as roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and foundation, you can budget for future upkeep and avoid preventable damage. Buyers who invest in new construction inspections are less likely to experience buyer’s remorse, unexpected repair bills, or insurance and safety issues that could have been prevented before move‑in.​

Key Reasons To Inspect A New Build

The main reasons industry professionals urge buyers to inspect even brand‑new homes include quality assurance, safety, and financial protection. An inspection confirms the home you are buying matches the standards, specifications, and expectations laid out in your contract and marketing materials, rather than leaving you to discover hidden defects after your warranty window closes. For a relatively small upfront cost compared with the price of your new home, a new construction inspection with Certified Home Inspections delivers objective information, negotiating power, and the confidence that your new home is truly ready for your family.

Here’s a general list of what we inspect:

INSIDE THE HOME:

Heating System

  • Visible portion of heating plant and components. Inspect all of the HVAC ductwork, plenum, and heating system( Boilers, electric baseboard, heat pumps, and wood burning stoves).

Plumbing System:

  • Test all sinks, showers, toilets, faucets, drains. Inspect condition of water heater, water softener, water pipes and drains.

Electrical System:

  • Check outside entrance wiring and all visible wiring. Inspect overhead mast from roof and overhead electric wires condition and height from ground
  • Check the entire Electrical System, including opening up the main electrical panel. Inspect for double-tapping, faulty breakers, gfci outlets, and handyman wiring.
  • Test outlets, switches, light fixtures in every room.

Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Windows:

  • General condition and specific problem search for sloping, bulging, and uneven floors(trip hazards).

Attic:

  • Visible roof sheathing and moisture test, adequate ventilation, framing type and depth of the insulation. Inspect for Bio-growth(Mold), insulation containing Asbestos, and open electrical boxes.
  • Go inside the ATTIC (where possible), checking for roof leaks, rodent penetration, and structural defects.

Basement:

  • Inspect the foundation for leaning, bowing, water damaged walls, and effervescence. Inspect condition of foundation drainage(sump pump and discharge)
  • Inspect the load bearing areas(main support beam and posts), floor joist, and subfloor.

ON THE EXTERIOR:

Gutters and Downspouts Extensions

  • Look at the overall condition, the slope, and the ability to carry rainwater away from the house and look for any signs of dampness in basement caused by rainwater.

Roof, Chimney and Flashing

  • Examine and Walk the entire roof.
  • Check the shingles for cracking and signs of aging, flashings, chimneys, and plumbing vents, for any signs of damage or discrepancies.

Siding, Trim, Doors, Windows and Storm Windows

  • Check for proper installation, closure and condition. Inspect for construction gaps on exterior shell, failed/fogged windows, and deteriorating trim.

Foundation and Landscaping

  • Inspect the outside grading and overall lot drainage and the effects on the foundation.
  • Check the foundation walls, inside and out for horizontal, step, and vertical settling cracks, and any water damage present.

Driveways, Patios, Decks and Porches

  • Inspect all concrete for settling and sloping, the decks condition and attachment to the house, and any sheds or outbuildings on the property.

Air Conditioner Compressor

  • Check operational functionality. Inspect condition of condenser fins, refrigerant lines and insulation, age of unit.

Each New Construction Home Inspection we perform comes with the following guarantees:

  • Full 300-Point Property Inspection
  • Video and / or Pictures for Samples
  • On-Site Digital Reports
  • Same-Day Emailed Reports
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