New Construction & Warranty Inspections
Independent inspections at every stage of a new Calgary home — pre-board, pre-possession, and the critical 11-month warranty inspection before your builder warranty expires.
Articles in this topic
- New ConstructionNew Build: Pre-Board Inspection Explained
What a pre-board inspection covers in a Calgary new build, when to schedule it, and why it matters before drywall.
- New ConstructionNew Build: Pre-Drywall Inspection Explained
Pre-drywall inspections in Calgary new builds — scope, timing, and how they differ from pre-board.
- New ConstructionNew Build: Pre-Possession Inspection Explained
What a pre-possession inspection covers in a Calgary new build and how it complements the builder's PDI.
- New ConstructionThe 11-Month Warranty Inspection: Why It Matters
Why every Calgary new-home owner should commission an 11-month warranty inspection before the one-year warranty milestone.
- New ConstructionDo New Homes Need an Inspection?
Yes — and here's why third-party inspections matter even on brand-new construction.
- New ConstructionNew Build Home Inspection: A Calgary Homeowner's Guide
What to expect from third-party inspections during a Calgary new build.
- New ConstructionPre Delivery Inspection (PDI): Buyer's Guide to Builder Inspections
What a PDI covers, what it doesn't, and why an independent inspection still matters.
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New Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a home inspection on a brand new home in Calgary? +
- Yes. New builds routinely have missed insulation, ventilation defects, plumbing issues, and finish problems. An independent inspection at pre-board, pre-possession, and the 11-month warranty stage catches issues while the builder is still responsible.
- What is an 11-month new home warranty inspection? +
- It is an inspection scheduled before your one-year Alberta New Home Warranty workmanship and materials coverage expires, so any defects can be documented and submitted to the builder in writing before the deadline.
- When should I book a pre-possession inspection? +
- Schedule it after the builder's PDI walkthrough but before key handover, so deficiencies are documented and added to the builder's pre-occupancy list.
- What is a pre-board inspection? +
- A pre-board (or pre-drywall) inspection happens after framing, rough-in plumbing, electrical, and insulation are complete, but before drywall hides everything. It is the only chance to see the structure and rough mechanicals.
- Will the builder fix issues found in an 11-month inspection? +
- Items covered by Alberta's New Home Warranty are the builder's responsibility when reported in writing before the one-year deadline. Cosmetic issues outside warranty coverage are at the builder's discretion.
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