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New Construction Home Inspections in Calgary

Calgary's newest communities — Seton, Mahogany, Cornerstone, Livingston, Rangeview — are going up fast, and a fast build is not always a finished one. An independent new construction inspection in Calgary gives you a documented list of defects while the builder is still responsible for correcting them.

City of Calgary inspections confirm that a home meets minimum code at specific milestones. They are not a review of workmanship, finishing quality, or whether the insulation was replaced properly after the plumber ran a line through it. That gap is where we work.

A pre-drywall inspection happens after framing, rough-in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are complete but before insulation and drywall hide everything. It is the only chance to see the bones of the house: notched joists, missing straps, drain slope, bathroom venting, and penetrations that were never sealed.

A pre-possession inspection (often called a PDI) happens days before you get the keys. We go through every room and the exterior looking for scratched glass, doors that bind, missing GFCI protection, grading that slopes back at the house, furnace and HRV commissioning, and the dozens of finishing items that are easy to miss when you're excited about the countertops. You receive a photographed deficiency list you can hand directly to your builder's warranty coordinator.

What's Included

  • Pre-drywall framing, strapping & fasteners
  • Rough-in plumbing, electrical & HVAC
  • Insulation, vapour barrier & air sealing
  • Roof, cladding, flashings & sealants
  • Grading, drainage & exterior finishing
  • Windows, doors, trim & interior finishes
  • Furnace, HRV & hot water commissioning
  • Photographed builder deficiency list

Who It's For

  • Buyers taking possession of a new build in Calgary or area
  • Owners of a custom home who want a second set of eyes mid-build
  • Anyone who wants an advocate at the builder's PDI walkthrough
  • Investors purchasing new inventory homes

Why New Builds in Calgary Need an Independent Look

Calgary builds through winter. Framing gets snowed on, backfill happens in frozen ground, and trades rotate through on tight schedules across whole streets at once. None of that means your home is poorly built — it means small misses are common, and they are far cheaper to fix before drywall or before you sign for possession. A documented list also gives you leverage later, when a warranty claim depends on showing the issue existed from day one.

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Get Clear Answers Before Your Next Property Decision

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