"A brand-new home isn't automatically a flawless home. An independent inspection before you close catches the things a busy builder's crew can miss."
New construction is built fast, by many different trades, and signed off by the same builder who hired them. Even good builders make mistakes — and municipal code inspections check for code minimums, not the quality and completeness you're paying for. An independent new-construction inspection from AccuPro gives you an impartial set of eyes before you take possession, so builder oversights are documented and corrected on the builder's dime — not discovered after you've moved in. Tom Cely personally performs every inspection across the Central Savannah River Area, following the ASHI Standards of Practice and explaining every finding in plain language.
AccuPro's core new-construction service is a final, pre-closing inspection of your completed home — a thorough evaluation of the visible and accessible systems and components, inside and out, before you sign and take possession. Tom examines the roof, exterior, attic, walls, ceilings and floors, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation and crawlspace or basement, and the grounds and irrigation.
Every finding is documented with clear, high-resolution photos and delivered in a written report free of jargon — typically within 24 hours. You get a complete punch list of items for the builder to address before closing, plus an informative field summary of the major points and answers to your questions. For buyers who want eyes on the home earlier, a pre-drywall (phase) inspection can also be arranged while framing, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins are still visible — just ask.
Whether it's your first new home or your fourth, you take possession knowing the home was independently checked — not just rubber-stamped.
Many buyers assume a new home has already been inspected — and technically it has, by the municipality. But code inspections confirm a home meets minimum legal requirements, not that the work is complete, correct, or done to the standard you're paying for. Different trades work fast and on tight schedules, and the builder who signs off is the same party with an interest in closing quickly.
Across the CSRA, the region's hot, humid climate makes certain new-build issues especially worth catching early — improper attic ventilation and insulation, HVAC sizing and condensate problems, grading and drainage that pushes water toward the foundation, missed flashing, and incomplete or rushed finish work. These items are far easier to resolve while the builder is still responsible than after you've closed and moved in.
An independent inspection gives you a documented punch list to hand the builder — leverage to get items corrected before closing, while it's still their obligation. The small cost of an inspection protects one of the largest purchases you'll ever make.
Before your final walkthrough and closing is the most common scenario — scheduling the inspection a few days ahead gives you a documented punch list to bring to the walkthrough, so items get added to the builder's correction list before you sign.
Buyers of spec and production homes use it because high-volume builders move quickly and details get missed. Buyers nearing the end of their builder's warranty period often schedule an inspection just before it expires, catching covered issues while the builder is still obligated to fix them. And buyers who simply want independent peace of mind — rather than relying on the builder's own sign-off — request it as a matter of course.
Real estate agents across the CSRA recommend an independent new-construction inspection to their clients because a documented report keeps builders accountable and protects the buyer long after the keys change hands.
From your first phone call to the report in your inbox — clear communication and no surprises at every step.
Call Tom at 706-840-4907. We'll answer your questions and book a time ahead of your closing or walkthrough.
Tom performs a complete, careful evaluation of the finished home's systems and components, documenting every finding with photos.
You receive a detailed, jargon-free report — typically within 24 hours — plus a field summary of the major points.
Bring the punch list to your builder and walkthrough so items are corrected before you close — on their dime.
A new construction inspection is only as good as the inspector behind it. Tom's experience and credentials make the difference.
A South Carolina licensed Residential Home Inspector who inspects per the ASHI Standards of Practice on every job.
Real-world experience built since 2014 across the CSRA — and the eye for detail that comes with it.
15+ years in residential and light commercial construction quality control — he knows how homes are built, and where corners get cut.
Plain-language reports and a builder-ready punch list — everything you need to hold your builder accountable.
Because "new" doesn't guarantee "flawless." Homes are built fast by many trades, and the municipal code inspection only confirms minimum legal requirements — not quality or completeness. An independent inspection catches builder oversights while it's still the builder's responsibility to fix them.
Code inspections verify the home meets minimum building-code standards. They don't check the quality of workmanship, whether finish work is complete, or whether everything functions as it should. That's what an independent inspection is for.
A pre-drywall (phase) inspection can be arranged while framing, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins are still visible — just mention it when you call and Tom will go over the timing with you.
For a final inspection, a few days before your walkthrough and closing is ideal — that gives you a documented punch list to bring to the builder before you sign. If you're near the end of your builder's warranty, schedule before it expires.
Reports are typically delivered within 24 hours of the inspection — written in clear, plain language, with photos and a punch list you can hand straight to your builder.
Call or text Tom directly at 706-840-4907, or use our contact form. Tom personally handles all scheduling and is happy to answer any questions before booking.
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