A Phase 3 final walkthrough inspection catches issues while the builder is still responsible — not after you close and own the problem. Every system verified, every finding documented before you sign.
Even the best builders work under production pressure, juggling multiple crews and tight timelines. The Phase 3 final walkthrough is your last chance to find installation errors, incomplete work, and safety concerns before the home is yours and the builder's responsibility ends.
Improper flashing, missing insulation, reversed outlets, and inadequate HVAC airflow are common new construction findings — and easy to miss without a trained eye.
Once you close, issues become your problem to prove and negotiate. Finding them before closing keeps the builder responsible for corrections — at no cost to you.
Our detailed photo report gives you written evidence of every finding — essential leverage when requesting builder corrections before and after the warranty period.
Our New Construction Final Walkthrough Inspection provides an even more detailed evaluation of all major systems and components than a standard residential inspection. We go room by room, system by system — documenting everything with photos so you have a complete record of what was found before closing.
We also check builder punchlist items to confirm they were actually completed, and verify that any previously noted concerns were properly addressed.
Every Guardian inspection includes these four services at no extra charge — including Phase 3 final walkthroughs on brand-new homes.
Infrared scanning reveals missing insulation in new walls and ceilings, moisture intrusion around windows and doors, and electrical hot spots in new panels. New construction defects are common — thermal imaging catches what's invisible. Included free.
New construction is not immune to wood-destroying insects. An official TDA-licensed WDI inspection and report is included — required by VA and most lenders, and backed by our WDI Warranty. Included free.
Even new foundations can show early signs of movement on DFW's expansive clay soils. We map the foundation's elevation profile at closing — establishing a baseline you can compare against in future years. Included free.
New irrigation systems frequently have improper zone coverage, malfunctioning heads, or missed connections. We test every zone before you close so deficiencies are the builder's problem to fix — not yours. Included free.
The same guarantees that cover every residential inspection cover your Phase 3 new construction walkthrough.
Your full report is delivered before 10 PM the same day as your inspection — ready to send to your builder before your closing deadline.
If a licensed contractor identifies a defect within 90 days that was visible and accessible at the time of inspection, we'll return and re-inspect at no charge.
Questions about a finding before you meet with your builder? Call us. We'll walk you through every item and help you understand what needs to be addressed — free, for as long as you need.
Our TDA-licensed WDI report is backed by a warranty. If active wood-destroying insects are found after a clean report, we make it right at no cost to you.
Schedule before your closing date — we work around your builder's timeline.
Schedule your Phase 3 inspection as soon as your builder says they are ready for your 3rd party inspection. We assist in coordinating with your builder.
Typically 2–4 hours for new construction. Every system, every room, every component — documented with photos. Thermal imaging, WDI, foundation elevation, and irrigation all included.
Your detailed report arrives before 10 PM — organized by system with photos, so you and your builder can walk through every item before you sign at closing.
Phase 3 new construction inspections are priced the same as residential inspections — based on square footage and age, with instant pricing available online. No quotes, no callbacks.
Every inspection includes thermal imaging, WDI report, foundation elevation, irrigation inspection, WDI warranty, and homeowners maintenance guide — all at no extra charge.
See My Exact PriceMost new construction homes come with a one-year builder's warranty. At 10–11 months after closing, we perform a comprehensive evaluation to document every defect before the warranty expires — giving you the opportunity to request repairs at the builder's cost, not yours.
This inspection is every bit as thorough as the Phase 3 walkthrough — and in many cases, it finds issues that weren't visible at closing. Settlement cracks, HVAC inefficiencies, and moisture issues often only reveal themselves after one full season in the home.
Book your Phase 3 final walkthrough inspection — know exactly what you're buying before you sign.
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