New construction and phase inspections

A brand new home still needs a second set of eyes. We inspect at the critical stages of the build, while problems are still easy to fix.

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An A-Action inspector walking the roof of a newly built home in a Houston subdivision

Come along on an inspection

Two walkthroughs from our own channel: a new build start to finish, and a phase inspection before the sheetrock goes up.

Inspecting a 2024 New Build: Shocking Defects Revealed!A full new-construction walkthrough, and what we found.
Foundation Inspection and Pre Drywall (New Build Home Inspection)A phase walkthrough from the foundation through pre-drywall.

Checked at every phase, before it is covered up

A phase inspection happens at a critical point during the home building process. It documents that your new home is being built in accordance with the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings, local building codes, and the design specifications, and it gives you that in writing.

The report identifies sizing and spacing, the materials used, and the location of HVAC equipment, panel boxes, water heaters, water lines, and plumbing cleanouts. We inspect at Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of the build. Tell us where you are in the process and we will meet the work at the right stage.

An A-Action inspector climbing a ladder to the roof of a new Houston home
New work, inspected while it can still be corrected

What a phase inspection covers

Every phase inspection is performed by a TREC-licensed inspector and comes with a full written report.

  • A row of outdoor AC condenser units between two brick walls, checked during a phase inspectionHVAC equipment and placement
  • An electrical panel with the cover removed, breakers and wiring checked during a phase inspectionElectrical panel boxes
  • The top of a water heater in an attic, with the flue and PEX water lines checked during a phase inspectionWater heaters
  • Drain plumbing under a sink photographed during an inspectionWater lines and plumbing cleanouts
  • A water pressure test gauge attached to an exterior faucetWater pressure
  • The brick exterior and garage opening of a new Houston home during a phase inspectionStructure and exterior materials

The kind of thing we catch on a build

These photos come from our own Houston inspections. A phase inspection is there to catch issues like these while they are still easy to fix.

Roof edge flashing ending at the siding where the roofline meets the wall of a new homeFlashing is what keeps water out at every joint. Where it stops short or laps the wrong way, water runs behind the siding instead of into the gutter, and the damage shows up inside the wall long before anyone sees it outside.
Flashing where the roof meets the wallFlashing is what keeps water out at every joint. Where it stops short or laps the wrong way, water runs behind the siding instead of into the gutter, and the damage shows up inside the wall long before anyone sees it outside.
An inspector's hand lifting a loose piece of lap siding away from the wall of a new homeA board that moves was never fastened properly. Wind gets behind it, then water does, and by the time it shows inside, the wall has been wet for a season.
Siding that lifts away in your handA board that moves was never fastened properly. Wind gets behind it, then water does, and by the time it shows inside, the wall has been wet for a season.
A gap above the roof-to-wall flashing of a new home, with broken brick visible behind itBrand new does not mean finished correctly. An opening this size at the roofline lets water, and anything living nearby, straight into the structure.
A gap left above the flashing on a new buildBrand new does not mean finished correctly. An opening this size at the roofline lets water, and anything living nearby, straight into the structure.

Before and after you move in

We can inspect your home at each phase of the build, and again down the road.

What Houston homeowners say

5.0 · 2,761 reviews on Google · Read them on Google

  • I had an excellent experience with Brendan Hirshey and A-Action Home Inspection Group for my new construction home inspection. Brendan was extremely thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the process. What stood out most was the level of detail in his inspection. He took the time to carefully evaluate the major systems and construction details of the home and identified several items that I would not have known to look for on my own, including roofing and flashing concerns, drainage issues, HVAC and ductwork items, electrical concerns, irrigation problems, and a shower enclosure leak. His report was clear, well documented, and included helpful photos that made it easy to understand exactly what needed attention. I also appreciated that Brendan did not overstate issues or create unnecessary alarm. He explained what he found in a straightforward and professional way, which made it much easier for me to prioritize what truly needed to be addressed before closing versus normal punch-list items. I had also used A-Action earlier in the construction process, so having continuity from the pre-drywall stage through the final inspection was incredibly valuable. It gave me much more confidence going into closing and helped me have a more informed conversation with my builder. For anyone purchasing a new construction home, I strongly recommend getting an independent inspection rather than relying solely on the builder’s process, and I would absolutely recommend Brendan and A-Action. The inspection was worth every dollar.

    DJGoogle review

  • Very thorough and professional inspection by Ryan. Would highly recommend A-Action for a pre-purchase inspection.

    David GreeneGoogle review

  • Bo completed a very thorough and professional inspection. The report was well prepared and insightful. I will use A-Action Inspection again. Thank you.

    Nelson OgrenGoogle review

  • I very highly recommend Brendan. While my home is a new build with a very reputable builder, Brendan was very thorough in looking at every aspect of my new home and found a number of issues that required attention. He took a great deal of time to inspect and explain each of the issues and potential implications. His experience and technical knowledge are immense. He has given me invaluable peace of mind as I move forward with this substantial investment and life change.

    Kim SheehanGoogle review

  • Great experience, highly recommended. Thank you.

    Ruben GarciaGoogle review

  • Called with the highlights and talked to me in layman terms which I appreciated. Answered all my questions and followed up with the complete report.

    D GGoogle review

  • Amazing service. Very detailed. Really appreciate everything yall did to get our house ready for close!!

    Rebekka MayfieldGoogle review

  • Bo did a very thorough job inspecting our historical home on the island. He provided numerous photos, detailed explanations, and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend

    Melanie NewtonGoogle review

  • Josh came highly recommended From my father who has used him four times in the past. And this was my first home.

    Hayley CairoGoogle review

  • They were incredibly kind, thorough, and attentive throughout the entire inspection. They carefully checked everything in detail and took the time to make sure nothing was overlooked. If I ever need another home inspection in the future, I would definitely choose them again!

    Sarah LeeGoogle review

  • Tyler did a great job on the inspection and Michelle was very helpful with scheduling. This is the second home they did for me and they did a fantastic job both times.

    Kelly HarrisGoogle review

  • Mark was awesome, very Photo, he inspected two houses for me. He worked long hours and then sent us an impeccable report. He also walked with us before he left to show us points of interest in those two homes. I will absolutely hire him again!

    Martha StevensGoogle review

  • Mark was fantastic! Used A action twice and both times had mark come to do the inspection and he was thorough and detailed. Due to his work we were able to get a significantly lower purchase price!

    Tracy SantosGoogle review

  • Ryan was very friendly and efficient. He made sure to explain every concern and was very patient with all my questions as a first time home owner. I will be recommending him to all my friends.

    Ale FulmerGoogle review

  • Tyler was excellent! Expert level attention to detail

    Jeremy RamdialGoogle review

  • We worked with Ryan on our inspection. He was super thorough and explained everything clearly! Will definitely use these guys in the future.

    Zachary FulmerGoogle review

  • Ryan - was amazing! So thorough: involved us in it all! For this being our first purchase we felt very confident with his experience and guidance! Just amazing! Thank you!!

    Oyuki CastanedaGoogle review

  • A-Action is certainly one of the pricer home inspection companies but I was very pleased with Bo's detailed historic home inspection. He was on time and throughly explained his findings both walking us through at the end of the day as well as providing a detailed report. When paying for the inspection I was surprised that A-Action was charging an extra 3% credit card fee when only a cc option was provided but happily they've hired an exceptional customer service rep to work the phones nights and evenings who provided their Zelle info so I could avoid the fee. Overall I'm very pleased.

    Jennifer ThurstonGoogle review

  • Not cheap, but great value. Super detail oriented.

    Travis GuilloryGoogle review

  • Brendan as our inspector and Michelle who helped me on the phone scheduling my appointment were both so friendly and professional. I felt like we were in good hands with them both. We were interested in a 1970s home and I wanted to make sure we chose a home inspector with experience in older homes, so when I saw all the YouTube videos A-Action has on 1970s-home inspections, I knew they were the right company to go with. Brendan would reply to my simple follow up texts after about the inspection and even provided a vendor list for specialists in the area if we wanted to take a closer look at something, which we did and even their vendor list was great! Highly recommend A-Action!

    Caroline WrightGoogle review

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