Construction Phase Client Testimonial with photos thruout the stages of Construct
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Your new home is not going to be built on an assembly line. Actually your home is pretty much built out in an open field, a home site you picked out or land that a builder has chosen for construction. Building a new home is most likely the biggest investment you will ever make, well that is, until you decide to build that next, larger, more luxurious one as many families eventually do for an expanding family or to keep up with the Joneses.

                                             "Builder was very responsive"....... 
                                                     ....... I was impressed with how informative the (JWK) website was and therefore 
                                                                    got the impression this guy knows what he is talking about". - Terry S.

While residential homes must be constructed according to local, state and federal code requirements, a buyer should understand that these codes are only the minimum acceptable standards required by law for the future occupants. Meeting the minimum standards does not necessarily ensure quality, because workmanship is not a factor in code inspections. 
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"Mr. Keresztury was both meticulous and professional in his phase inspections of our house,   exhibiting his highly developed knowledge and professional experience with home construction 
and applicable building codes........ and provided concise reports with photographs that supported us in assuring the builder
met our requirements in producing a well built home". - Dan C. 
                                               

"I believe the price I paid for the inspections was more than offset by the corrections the builder made. And I also learned alot about my home in the process. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone who needs a home inspection--particularly during a home construction."
 - Robin B.                                             
   
Foundation                                                 Frame                                                     Final         

.                                 <sup>The most common Construction Phase Inspections are: 

Foundation Pre Pour Inspection-


Your Foundation pre pour inspection is important since once the concrete is poured any improper material, workmanship and reinforcement is covered up.  The slab foundation inspection includes review of,  but is not limited to the forms and bracing, proper fill, beams/footings along with the re-enforcement (rebar or post tension), proper moisture barrier seal, clearances, proper mat area depth, plumbing and electric rough ins, squareness of slab and much more. If a slab is out of square it can be corrected before the concrete placement.
Once the slab is poured your stuck with what you get if deficiencies are not corrected including if it's out of square, missed measurements, improper reinforcement, inadequate clearance for concrete, improper seal of the moisture barrier, bowed out slab due to improper forms or bracing and much more.
More foundation info for review -
Concrete Slab Foundation:
http://www.jwkhomeinspections.com/blog/joe-keresztury-san-antonio-home-inspector-new-home-slab-foundation.html
Post Tension Slab for Review:
http://www.jwkhomeinspections.com/san-antonio-home-inspector-post-tension-slab-foundation.html\</sup>

The Framing Inspection is also referred to as the Pre-Drywall Inspection and should be performed not just before Drywall (Sheetrock) but also before the Insulation is installed and before the start of Masonry at the exterior. If your builder is further along on the exterior and would like to start masonry work, then the Framing (Pre Drywall) inspection can be done in two phases, with the exterior first prior to the interior so masonry can be started and then interior can follow when it is ready for inspection. 
The Framing/Pre-Dywall inspection is usually the most important inspection of all, inspecting many of the major components of the home before it is covered up by sheetrock. A thorough analysis is performed of the structures framing construction techniques, including but not limited to wall frame, ceiling frame, floor joists and roof frame, exterior wall and roof sheathing, along with house wrap, siding, cornice, window install and seal, visible roof flashings, fireplace install, fireblocking/stops,   all materials and workmanship at this stage. Also reviewed is the mechanical systems including the HVAC rough in, plumbing top out and electrical rough in and any other rough ins for specialty items. Additional frame info for review: http://www.jwkhomeinspections.com/blog/collar-ties-rafter-ties-purlins-san-antonio-home-inspector.html      
               
             Mr. Keresztury,

               "Thanks again, my wife and I took a big sigh of relief after (inspection) talking to you and you showing us the stuff that should be corrected along with your great recommendations. Thanks again for the great service and we really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything to us".
                        Daniel B. - after New Home Frame (Pre Drywall) Inspection.

 
<sup>Pre Move In Inspection-

A Move In Inspection can be done before or after move in, but it is better to have it before. That way with a pre move in inspection all or most items, corrections can and should get done before closing and move in. If there are some outstanding items to take care of they can be put in writing with an agreed completion date. The document can be signed at the Title Company, by the buyer and builder as part of the closing documents when closing occurs. If necessary the buyer can request that an agreed upon amount from the builders funding be kept in escrow until the completion of the corrections that are included in the signed, document for outstanding items to be completed.</sup>