Knoxville and East Tennessee
New Construction Home Inspection in Knoxville, TN
A new construction home inspection gives you an independent look before your final walkthrough and closing, while the builder can still fix what we find.
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Why You Need a New Construction Home Inspection
We hear it all the time: the home is brand new and nobody has lived in it, so why inspect it?
Because a new home goes through a lot after the last code inspection. Punch list crews come and go, trades walk the roof and finish work gets rushed. Things get damaged or missed. Mistakes happen, and once you close, they become your cost.
How Damage Happens After the Final Inspection
Picture a siding crew that has to walk the roof several times over a few weeks to finish a repair. Every trip can scuff, crack or loosen shingles.
Caught in the inspection, the builder replaces the damaged shingles before closing. Missed, it can turn into a leak, and the repair grows to sheathing, insulation and drywall, at the buyer's expense.
Book Your New Construction Home Inspection
Schedule before your final walkthrough so the builder has time to make repairs.
A Code Inspection Is Not a Home Inspection
City and county inspectors check for minimum code compliance at set stages of construction. They work for the jurisdiction, not for you. Our inspection is an independent, top to bottom look at the finished home, done for you, with a report you can hand to the builder.
What We Have Found in Brand New Homes
Brand new does not mean problem free. Both of these were found on newly built homes during new construction home inspections.
What We Inspect
We follow the Tennessee Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors and inspect the readily accessible, installed systems of the finished home and its attached garage.
Roof
Coverings, flashing, skylights, chimneys and roof drainage.
Structure
Foundation, floors, walls and roof structure.
Exterior
Siding, trim, doors, windows, decks, porches, grading and drainage.
Electrical
Service, panels, outlets, switches and GFCI protection.
Plumbing
Supply, drains, vents and the water heater.
Heating and Cooling
Furnace, heat pump, air conditioning and visible ductwork.
Interior
Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs and railings.
Attic and Crawl Space
Insulation, ventilation and moisture.
Built In Appliances
Range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and more.
Add Ons for New Homes
Radon, mold, pests, sewer lines, private wells, water quality and pools are not part of a standard home inspection. Add them when you book to save money and get everything done in one visit.
Radon Testing
A 48 hour test, with early lab results when available.
Learn MoreMold Inspection and Testing
Air sampling with lab results in 24 to 48 hours.
Learn MoreTermite Inspection
Know about termite activity before you close.
Learn MoreSewer Scope Inspection
A camera look inside the main sewer line.
Learn MoreWell Inspection
A pump flow test, plus WelGard coverage when the well qualifies.
Learn MoreWater Quality Testing
Lab analysis of your water before you buy.
Learn MorePool and Spa Inspection
Pumps, filters, heaters and plumbing checked before you buy.
Learn MoreEvery add on is discounted when you book it with your home inspection.
How It Works
Book Before Your Walkthrough
Schedule after the home is finished and before your final walkthrough, so there is time for repairs.
We Inspect
We inspect the finished home from roof to crawl space.
Walkthrough
We go over the key findings with you at the end.
Same Day Report
Your report arrives the same day, with detailed photos and videos, ready to send to your builder.
Get Your Builder a Punch List Backed by Photos
Same day report with detailed photos and videos.
Who You Are Working With
Premier Home Inspection is veteran owned and based in Knoxville. Trevor Vickery served in the 75th Ranger Regiment, and Matthew Hurski is a veteran as well. Trevor is a Tennessee licensed home inspector (license #2838) and is IAC2 and ICA certified. We follow the Tennessee Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors. Every home inspection comes with our 120 Day Warranty and a same day report.
Questions We Get Asked
When should I schedule a new construction inspection?
After the home is complete and before your final walkthrough, so the builder has time to make repairs before closing.
Do you do pre drywall inspections?
No. We no longer offer pre drywall inspections. We inspect the finished home.
The builder offers a warranty. Do I still need an inspection?
A builder warranty covers certain repairs after you move in. An inspection finds problems before you close, while the builder is still on the job.
How much does a new construction inspection cost?
It depends on the home. Request a quote and we will call you right away.
Ready to Book Your New Construction Inspection?
Book online or call us Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 6 PM.
We serve Knox, Blount, Sevier, Jefferson, Grainger, Union, Anderson, Roane and Loudon counties, including Knoxville, Farragut, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Sevierville and Lenoir City.