The Walkthrough
What Ethan sees on site that standard checklists miss — structural red flags, envelope failures, and systems that are wrong from day one. Technical but readable. The "why" behind every finding.
What Does a Home Inspector Look For in New Construction?
What does a home inspector look for? See the costly defects hidden in new construction, from drainage and framing to HVA...
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take? A Cost-Focused Buyer’s Guide
How long does a home inspection take? Learn typical timelines, what inspectors check, and when a new-build inspection ne...
HVAC inspection: The New-Home Defects That Can Cost $25,000
An HVAC inspection can expose expensive new-home defects before closing. Learn what to test, what repairs cost, and how ...
Pre purchase inspection: The Cost Audit New Construction Buyers Need
Pre purchase inspection guidance for new construction buyers: uncover hidden defects, price realistic repairs, and prote...
Home Inspection Checklist for Buyers: Find the Expensive Problems Before Closing
Home inspection checklist for buyers: uncover costly defects, estimate realistic repair reserves, and challenge builder ...
Foundation Inspection for New Homes: Find the Five-Figure Problems Before Closing
Foundation inspection for a new home can expose costly defects before closing. Learn what engineers check, what repairs ...
Roof Inspection: The New-Construction Cost Audit Buyers Actually Need
Roof inspection for a luxury new build can expose five-figure defects. Learn what to check, repair costs, and how to cha...
Protecting yourself when buying new construction: the cost-forensic checklist
Protecting yourself when buying new construction means looking past fresh paint. Learn the inspections, documents, tests...
What Inspector Looks for in New Home Construction: A Cost-Focused Guide
What inspector looks for in new home inspections, from slab tolerances to drainage, with a cost-focused checklist for ca...