New Construction Inspections
There’s a common misconception that a newly built home doesn’t need a third-party inspection — after all, the municipality conducts its own checks throughout the build, right? The truth is that municipal inspectors focus narrowly on code compliance. They’re not examining workmanship quality, checking that finishes meet your contract specifications, or walking you through how everything works once the keys are in your hand.
At Overview Property Inspection, we take a different approach. With a background steeped in construction and real estate trades, inspector Pierre Papineau understands how new homes are put together from the ground up — and he knows exactly where things tend to go wrong. Whether you’re working with a production builder or a custom contractor, having an independent set of experienced eyes on your investment gives you leverage before it’s too late to negotiate.
We offer two distinct services for new builds: a full New Construction Inspection at or near the possession stage, and New Construction Phase Inspections at critical milestones during the build itself. Many clients choose both for complete peace of mind.
What We Check
- Structural framing, beams, and load-bearing assemblies
- Roof structure, covering, flashings, and drainage
- Foundation, slab, and basement waterproofing
- Electrical panel, wiring, outlets, and GFCI protection
- Plumbing supply, drain lines, and fixtures
- HVAC systems, furnace, HRV, and ductwork
- Insulation, vapour barrier, and air sealing
- Windows, doors, caulking, and weatherstripping
- Garage, site grading, and exterior drainage
Serving Edmonton and the Surrounding Region
Overview Property Inspection provides new construction inspection services throughout Edmonton and the greater Edmonton metropolitan area. Whether your new build is in St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Beaumont, Devon, Morinville, or any of the surrounding communities, Pierre is available to inspect it.
New Construction Inspection
This is the end-stage inspection — conducted once the home is substantially complete and before you take possession. Think of it as your final safety net. No matter how reputable your builder, construction is a complex process involving dozens of trades, and things slip through the cracks.
Pierre will conduct a thorough walk-through of the entire property, evaluating all accessible systems and components against industry standards. Any concerns discovered are documented in a detailed digital report with photos and video, giving you documented evidence to bring to your builder before the keys change hands.
New Construction Phase Inspections
Once drywall goes up, a lot of what matters most becomes permanently hidden. Phase inspections — sometimes called progress inspections or stage inspections — put eyes on the home at key construction milestones, when critical work is still visible and correctable before it’s buried.
Each phase inspection focuses on the work completed since the last visit, giving you an objective record of how the home was built. This is particularly valuable if you’re investing in a spec home or aren’t able to visit the site regularly yourself. Phase inspections pair naturally with a final pre-possession inspection for comprehensive coverage.
From the Field: New Build Tips & Insights
MYTH MONDAY: If the Furnace Runs, the Installation is Good to Go.
🔥🏠 Myth: If the furnace runs, the installation is good to go. There’s more to a furnace installation than simply producing heat. Proper support, secure ductwork, good airflow and correct installation all help the system perform as intended and can contribute to...
WISDOM WEDNESDAY: New Doesn’t Always Mean Properly Installed
During this new construction inspection, we found several concerns with the Hardie / fibre-cement siding, including protruding nail heads and questionable fastening. Hardie siding is often blind-nailed, meaning many fasteners are concealed by the siding above. Proper...
FUNNY FRIDAY: Brand New Home… Brand New Problems
Think a brand-new home doesn’t need a home inspection? This new construction inspection had a couple of surprises waiting in the bathroom. First, we found an elongated toilet seat installed on a round toilet. Close enough? Apparently. 😂 Then came the real showstopper…...
Appointments are available on Saturdays and evenings when requested in advance
At Overview Property Inspection, we offer a detail-oriented building inspection that will confirm whether or not a property is built to last, disclosing any existing defects we discover so that you have a clear idea of what to expect from an investment as it currently stands. Contact us today to request an inspection.
