Incremental Construction Inspections
If you are building a new house or commercial building, Woodbury Inspection Group Inc. can provide you with inspections at critical, incremental stages of construction. These construction phase inspections are typically done at the following stages:

1. Prior to Pouring the Concrete Foundation
This will determine if the site and visible substrate is properly prepared, the foundation forms are properly located, and the primary structural steel is correctly placed. It is much less expensive to find and correct problems at this early stage of construction, than when discovering them after the concrete is poured, and the building is framed.

2. Prior to Drywall or Sheathing the Interior Walls
This will determine if the framing (including hold down hardware), rough plumbing, wiring, and air conditioning air handlers, furnace and duct work is installed correctly. It is easier for the builder to make corrections before sheetrock has been installed the building components are exposed.

3. At the Completion of the Building, Prior to Closing This Inspection will determine if the structure is built to plans and specifications, if the workmanship is good, if all of the systems, fixtures, appliances and other components are operational. The property will need to have all utilities turned on. Again, there are many items to review. Your inspector can check the plumbing fixtures, flashing, appliance operation, electrical outlets, drainage, window operation, AC, wall finish, deck supports, and more. Additional inspections can be obtained as requested. Many construction defects are typically discovered during these construction phase inspections, and this is normal. This is the time to find and correct errors that may cause costly water intrusion, structural defects, electrical, venting, and plumbing problems, and prevent health and safety hazards.