What new construction
inspectors actually find
in Houston homes.
Real findings. Real videos. Real homes across Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, Sienna, and the greater Houston market — organized by phase so you know exactly what's at stake before you schedule.
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Before the concrete is poured.
Your only access to what's underneath.
Once concrete is poured, the foundation is permanent. Rebar placement, grade beam depth, post-tension cable layout, and form positioning must all be verified before the pour — not after. In Houston's high PVR expansive clay soils, this is the most consequential inspection in the entire build.
Why You Don't Skip the Phase 1 Pre-Pour Foundation Inspection — Harvest Green, Richmond TX
Caught Just in Time: Major Foundation Error in Richmond, TX — Phase 1 Inspection
Rebar not meeting spacing or coverage requirements — the most common and most consequential Phase 1 defect in Houston new construction
Post-tension cable chairs at incorrect height — affects cable effectiveness across the full slab
Grade beam depth insufficient for local PVR clay — particularly critical in Fort Bend and Brazoria County's reactive soils
Form boards misaligned from engineered plans — geometry errors that affect the entire structure above
Conduit and plumbing sleeves incorrectly positioned — creates penetration issues after the pour
Moisture barrier installation defects — compromises vapor management beneath the slab
Inadequate soil preparation and compaction — contributes to differential settlement on Houston's clay
Departure from structural engineering plan — when the pour doesn't match what the engineer designed
Phase 1 is the only inspection with no second chance.
Every other defect in new construction can theoretically be corrected after discovery. Rebar placement, post-tension cable layout, and grade beam depth cannot be changed after concrete is poured. This inspection is scheduled once — before the pour — and that window is typically 24–48 hours. Miss it and the access is gone permanently.
The last time you'll see
what's inside your walls.
Look at what we find.
Phase 2 is where framing, sheathing, MEP rough-ins, and building envelope details are exposed and accessible. Once drywall goes up, every defect shown in the videos below is permanently sealed inside your home. Houston's humidity makes moisture and mold findings especially common at this stage.
Ask for the House Wrap Install Day — Pre-Drywall New Construction Inspection
You'd Never See This After Drywall — Phase 2 Pre-Drywall Inspection, Richmond TX
Pre-Drywall Inspection During Crazy Storm: Water Leaks + Water Flooding Inside | Richmond, TX
"Builder Says It's Fine"… Mold on Framing | High-End New Build | Sienna, Missouri City
Missing or improperly installed window flashing — the most consistent Phase 2 finding in Houston new construction; allows water intrusion that won't be visible until drywall is finished
House wrap installation defects — laps reversed, penetrations untaped, improper integration at windows and doors
Mold growth on framing — common in Houston's humidity; builders often say it's "normal" — but sealing it inside a spray foam attic or closed wall system creates long-term risk
MEP rough-in code violations — improper pipe notching through structural members, missing nail plates, HVAC duct routing deficiencies
Roof sheathing gaps and fastener deficiencies — particularly at panel edges and ridge areas
Structural connection issues at rafters, trusses, and wall-to-roof intersections
Electrical rough-in deficiencies — box placement, wire routing, required clearances
Water intrusion during open framing stage — most visible after rain events; reveals exactly how the envelope is performing before drywall hides the evidence
The storm video is the most revealing inspection we've filmed.
Scheduling a Phase 2 inspection on a day when rain is hitting an open structure is the best possible timing — it shows exactly how the building envelope performs before drywall closes everything in. Water intrusion at Phase 2 that gets sealed inside the wall becomes a mold problem you discover three years later. That's why Phase 2 exists.
Before you close.
Your last chance to make
the builder pay for it.
Phase 3 is a full MEPS inspection at final completion — every system, every exterior component, every site condition. Defects found now are documented and submitted to the builder before closing. Defects found after closing are your responsibility. These videos show what gets missed without an independent inspector.
Brand New Home…Already Has Roof Damage 😳 | Fulshear, TX New Construction Phase Inspection
You Won't Believe What We Found in This Brand New Home — Katy TX Home Inspection
New Foundation 2 Inches Out of Level — New Construction Structural Issues, Houston TX
You'd Never Notice This on a New Build Until It's Too Late — Phase Inspection Fulshear TX
Roof damage on new construction — improper installation, damaged shingles, fastener issues; more common than buyers expect on new builds
Grading and drainage deficiencies — standing water on one side of the home indicating improper slope; a leading contributor to foundation movement in Houston's clay
Foundation elevation variance — new slabs out of level at completion; Houston's PVR clay requires this be measured and documented before occupancy
HVAC commissioning failures — incorrect airflow, unchecked refrigerant charge, improperly balanced systems
Missing or incomplete caulking and sealing at penetrations — a primary moisture intrusion path in Houston's humid climate
Window and door operation defects — misalignment, improper sealing, hardware failure
Plumbing fixture and pressure deficiencies found at final commissioning
Builder's own punch list items not completed — items the builder flagged but didn't finish before scheduling the buyer walkthrough
Phase 3 is not a formality. The roof damage video is proof.
A brand new home in Fulshear TX had significant roof damage — on a home that had never been lived in. Standing water on one side of the home indicating grading failure. These are not unusual findings. They are common findings that buyers would have discovered after closing, at their own expense, without a Phase 3 inspection.
Already moved in?
The warranty clock is running.
Find it before they stop paying for it.
If you bought a new construction home in Greater Houston within the last 11 months, your builder warranty is still active. Defects found now are the builder's cost — not yours. And if something has moved on your slab, an ICC Building Code Certified Level B written report is documentation your builder's warranty department has to respond to.
Builder Warranty Inspection — What to Check Before Your Warranty Expires | Houston TX
Your builder has a warranty department. We give you the documentation they can't ignore.
Foundation movement since occupancy — measured, documented, submitted to warranty dept
HVAC performance deficiencies not caught at commissioning
Roof installation issues becoming apparent after first weather season
Grading and drainage failures that develop after landscaping is complete
Window and door failures not yet visible at Phase 3
Structural cracks and settlement patterns in drywall and masonry