Why inspect a brand-new home?

New builds are assembled fast by many subcontractors. Missing strapping, unsealed penetrations, reversed-polarity outlets, and unbalanced HVAC are common — and they're the builder's cost to fix, not yours, if you find them in time.

When should I schedule the 11-month warranty inspection?

Around month 10 or 11 of the one-year builder warranty. That leaves time to submit the list and get repairs scheduled before the warranty closes.

Will the builder let an inspector on site?

Yes. Florida builders routinely accommodate buyer inspections. We coordinate the visit with the site superintendent.

Builder & Warranty

New Construction Inspection — Florida

Even brand-new homes have defects. Primetime does phase inspections (pre-drywall, final walk) and 11-month warranty inspections so you catch problems while the builder is still on the hook. Every roof is walked; every attic is entered; every finish is tested.

What we inspect

Pre-drywall: framing, plumbing/electrical rough-in, waterproofing, HVAC rough
Final walk / pre-closing: complete home inspection scope + punch list
11-month warranty: settlement cracks, HVAC balance, plumbing leaks, roof settling, appliance function
Written report you can hand to the builder verbatim

When to order it

Before drywall goes up (rough-in phase)
Right before your closing/walkthrough
Month 10–11 of your builder's 1-year warranty

What to expect on inspection day

Coordinate with your builder

You (or we) let the site super know when we're coming. Access to the finished/framed home is all we need.

On-site (2–4 hours)

Pre-drywall: framing, rough-ins, waterproofing. Final walk: full home scope + punch list. 11-month: settlement, HVAC balance, warranty items.

Report within 24 hours

Written report formatted so you can hand it to the builder verbatim. Photos, severity, and location for every item.

Frequently asked questions

Why inspect a brand-new home?: New builds are assembled fast by many subcontractors. Missing strapping, unsealed penetrations, reversed-polarity outlets, and unbalanced HVAC are common — and they're the builder's cost to fix, not yours, if you find them in time.
When should I schedule the 11-month warranty inspection?: Around month 10 or 11 of the one-year builder warranty. That leaves time to submit the list and get repairs scheduled before the warranty closes.
Will the builder let an inspector on site?: Yes. Florida builders routinely accommodate buyer inspections. We coordinate the visit with the site superintendent.

Available across South Florida

Miami Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach Key West Homestead Hialeah Coral Gables Kendall Doral Miami Beach Hollywood Pembroke Pines Boca Raton Delray Beach Key Largo Marathon