New Construction Phase Inspections | Imperial Pro Inspection | Fort Bend County
New construction phase inspection in Fort Bend County — Imperial Pro Inspection
🏗️ ICC Code Certified  ·  Phase 1 – 4

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Works Fast.

We Slow It Down.

ICC-certified phase inspections from pre-pour foundation through builder warranty — protecting your investment at every stage of new construction in Fort Bend County and Greater Houston.

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ICC
Code Certified Inspector
#10111729
4
Phase Inspections
Pre-Pour through Warranty
🇺🇸Veteran-Owned
TREC #23450
24h
Report Delivery
or Less
The Reality of New Construction

Every home is built
by human hands.
Human hands make mistakes.

Builders don't build homes — their subcontractors do. Electricians, plumbers, framers, and concrete crews, each working on tight timelines under pressure to keep the project moving. The builder's name is on the sign. Their hands are rarely on the work.

Municipal inspectors check for minimum code compliance, not craftsmanship. They're not working for you. They pass a home the moment it meets the legal floor — not the standard you deserve.

An independent phase inspection is the only eyes working exclusively in your interest, at every critical stage before it's covered up, poured over, or signed away.

Ask who built your home and you'll get a builder's name. Ask who actually built it and the answer is: dozens of subcontractors, working fast, on a schedule that isn't yours.

— Imperial Pro Inspection, Fort Bend County
Every
New home we inspect has defects
Identified before closing, corrected at builder's expense
$0
Builder repair cost to you when caught pre-close
After closing, it becomes your problem
11mo
Builder warranty window — your last shot
Most homeowners miss it entirely
ICC
Code certification — we speak the builder's language
Most inspectors are not code certified
The Complete Phase Process

Four phases.
One uncompromising standard.

From the day concrete is planned to the final day of your builder warranty — Imperial Pro is with you at every stage that matters.

Phase 1

Pre-Pour Foundation Inspection

Before concrete is poured

The most critical phase and the most overlooked. Before a single yard of concrete touches the slab, we inspect form boards, rebar placement, plumbing stub-outs, and site drainage. A defect here doesn't get corrected — it gets buried.

  • Form board placement & elevation
  • Rebar / post-tension layout & coverage
  • Plumbing stub-out verification
  • Site drainage & grade review
  • Foundation elevation baseline
Phase 2

Pre-Drywall Framing Inspection

Before drywall is installed

Framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are all exposed and accessible — then drywall covers everything. This is your last opportunity to verify the structure, wiring, pipes, and mechanicals are correct before they're hidden for decades.

  • Structural framing & connections
  • Electrical rough-in verification
  • Plumbing supply & drain lines
  • HVAC ductwork & equipment
  • Insulation batt placement
Phase 3

Final New Construction Inspection

Before your final walkthrough

Performed before you close — not during the builder's walkthrough where your attention is split. A complete TREC inspection of every system, surface, and component. We give you a professional report to take back to the builder. They correct it before you sign.

  • Full TREC home inspection
  • Foundation elevation survey
  • Infrared thermal imaging scan
  • Moisture intrusion meter testing
  • Sprinkler system operation
  • Blue tape cosmetic guidance
Phase 4

Builder Warranty Inspection

Before your 1-year warranty expires

At the 11-month mark your builder warranty is still active — but almost over. Foundation movement, system defects, and workmanship failures that have emerged since closing can still be claimed. Most homeowners miss this window entirely. Don't be one of them.

  • Full TREC re-inspection
  • Foundation elevation comparison
  • Settlement & drainage review
  • All systems & components
  • Warranty claim documentation

Each phase is scheduled and priced independently. Since construction timelines shift — and work that hasn't happened yet can't be scheduled — you book each phase when it's ready. You pay only for work performed. Our phase inspections are priced below our resale home inspections because we believe protecting your home at every stage shouldn't require a premium.

Foundation elevation survey drawing — ZIPLEVEL precision measurement by Imperial Pro Inspection
ZIPLEVEL® Precision Elevation Survey  ·  Included at Every Phase
Foundation Elevation Survey

We don't just
walk the slab —
we measure it.

Houston's expansive clay soils mean foundation performance isn't a question of if — it's a question of when and how much. A foundation elevation survey gives you a documented baseline at every phase, so you can track performance over time and make warranty claims with evidence.

Most inspection companies skip this entirely. We include it at no extra cost because a slab you can't measure is a slab you can't defend.

Included at every phase.
Over $250 value. No extra charge.
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Phase 3 Final Inspection

What's included in your
Final Inspection

Our Phase 3 Final Inspection is our most comprehensive new construction service — a complete TREC inspection plus the specialized tools that reveal what a standard walkthrough never will.

Report delivered in 24 hours or less. You'll have it in your hands before your final walkthrough so there's time for the builder to act — not after the keys are already yours.

Complete TREC Home Inspection
Every system, component & safety item
Foundation Elevation Survey
ZIPLEVEL® with CAD drawing included
Infrared Thermal Imaging
Detects moisture, insulation gaps & air leaks
Moisture Intrusion Testing
Professional-grade meters throughout
Sprinkler System Operation
All zones verified for coverage & leaks
Blue Tape Guidance
Cosmetic defect documentation for builder
Industry-Leading Report
Photo-rich, builder-ready documentation
Repair Request Builder
Formatted for builder communication
From the Field

What we actually find
in new homes.

Real inspections. Real defects. Real Fort Bend County and Greater Houston homes — caught before closing.

Field Inspection — Foundation

Foundation 2 Inches Out of Level

A brand-new home. A slab that shouldn't have passed. This is why elevation surveys aren't optional — they're essential.

Field Inspection — Final Walkthrough

What We Found in a Brand New Katy Home

Move-in ready doesn't mean defect-free. This final inspection uncovered issues no municipal inspector flagged.

Common Questions

New construction
FAQ

Everything you should know before breaking ground, before closing, and before your warranty expires.

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A phase inspection is an independent inspection performed at a specific stage of new home construction — before that stage is covered up and inaccessible. Unlike the builder's own walkthroughs, a phase inspection is conducted by a TREC-licensed, ICC-certified inspector working exclusively for you, not the builder.
Each phase is booked independently — and that's intentional. Construction timelines shift, delays happen, and work that hasn't been completed yet can't be inspected. Rather than locking you into a package for phases that may be months away, we schedule each phase when it's ready. You pay only for work performed. Our phase inspection pricing is already set below our resale home inspection rates because we believe protecting your home at every stage shouldn't require a premium.
Municipal inspectors verify minimum code compliance — they're checking that the home is legally habitable, not that it's built to a high standard. Their inspection is brief, high-level, and not in your interest. Our inspections are thorough, documented, and designed to give you the information you need to hold your builder accountable before you sign anything.
We take multiple precision elevation readings across the slab using ZIPLEVEL® digital equipment to document any uneven settling or slope. In Houston's expansive clay soils, this baseline data is invaluable — it establishes a performance record from day one and provides documented evidence for future warranty claims or foundation monitoring. It's included at every phase at no extra cost.
Schedule when construction is substantially complete — utilities active, appliances installed, and all systems operable. Ideally 2–5 days before your builder's final walkthrough so there's time for corrections before closing. Don't schedule it the day before or during the builder walkthrough. You need time to review the report and act on it.
You receive a detailed, photo-rich report that documents every finding clearly. We include a repair request builder formatted for builder communication. While we don't negotiate repairs on your behalf, our documentation gives you the professional leverage to require corrections before closing — at the builder's expense.
Most builders offer a 1-year warranty on workmanship. A builder warranty inspection — performed around the 11-month mark — identifies defects that have developed since you moved in, while coverage is still active. Foundation movement, system failures, and workmanship issues discovered after the warranty expires become entirely your financial responsibility. This inspection is your last protected opportunity to make claims.
Truthfully, the difference between builders is smaller than their marketing suggests. Every home — regardless of the name on the sign — is built by subcontractors working under schedule pressure. The builder designs and coordinates. Their subs do the physical work. A strong reputation helps, but no builder is immune to workmanship defects. The question isn't which builder is best — it's who is watching the work on your behalf.
Pricing is based on square footage, phase, and property specifics. Our phase inspections are priced below our resale home inspections as a matter of principle — protecting a home under construction should be accessible. For an exact price and to schedule, visit our scheduling page.
Fort Bend County · Greater Houston

Your home is being built
right now.

Every day without an independent inspector is a day defects get covered up. Call us. Schedule your phase. The sooner we're in, the more we can protect.

🇺🇸 Veteran-Owned
ICC #10111729
TREC #23450
TDLR #MAT1401
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