New Construction Home Final Walkthrough Checklist

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Embracing the journey of creating your dream home is indeed a thrilling investment in your future. Spending those additional few hours to confirm everything is in tip-top shape before closing is invaluable. Plus, getting any necessary repairs done is easier when the ink on the closing documents hasn't dried yet!

[@shawnwilcox6913]

I love this video. I’m under contract with the new construction estimated closing is in July. I took this one step further as I’m self-aware and understanding how I might approach this. I hired a company to do this for me. Lonestar inspections of San Antonio. they agreed to do the inspection for pre-drywall inspection, and pre-closing inspection with the checklist and build a punchlist for me was a great investment. Thank you for this video.

[@MichaelPernaTV]

First thank you for the compliment on the video. I work hard to try to bring value. Second that’s awesome & you nailed it. Most people I work with skip the 3 inspections to save cost, a lot of the time I’m paying for it as their agent because I believe in it. One tip: put an appointment for yourself for 11 months after closing to have the last inspection & document all nail pops, paint cracks, cabinet discoloration, everything & call in 2 weeks before the year warranty is up. Most builders outsource that to a different company & their sticklers for that 12 month deadline.

[@shawnwilcox6913]

😂 thank you so much you. I laughed because when you replied to the comment I was putting on my calendar to remind me to schedule an inspection one month before warranty expires!

[@victor_beltran]

Good video. I would also add inspecting walls and ceilings for visible settling cracks, if you have fans that are controlled by remotes to check that one remote won’t control all fans/light in the other rooms (happened to me), operate the attic ladder make sure it looks good, ask for all the paint colors of home interior and exterior for future touch ups, inspect floor Tap on tile with a dense item to make sure Ian entire room isn’t hollow & ensure no major cracks on tile or stains on carpet. Overall no home will be perfect so take defects with a grain of salt. 🤙🏼

[@braidsbyempresss]

Thanks for this helpful video

[@MichaelPernaTV]

@@braidsbyempresss you bet & thanks for watching!

[@mohammedmughal16]

Thank you so much. I am under contract with a new construction. I’ll definitely contact you for home inspection help.

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[@thistampamama9421]

Thanks for this video. My husband and I have our walk through next Tuesday, Aug 1st in Florida, and this video definitely helped. Thanks again.

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Glad it was helpful! I hope everything went well and you were able to use some of the info from the video!

[@thistampamama9421]

@@MichaelPernaTV I did.

[@MichaelPernaTV]

@@thistampamama9421 nice!! Love that

[@braidsbyempresss]

Me too love. Mine is on the 12. ❤congratulations

[@braidsbyempresss]

​@@thistampamama9421me to.❤ my is on the 12 of August here in florida. Congratulations

[@heidellastar]

Thank you

[@MichaelPernaTV]

You bet!

[@blahblahblah4226]

What about trim - specially chips and minor cracks in trim?

[@MichaelPernaTV]

@@blahblahblah4226 that too & the builder or builders warranty company covers those within a year of build

[@benvillalva8419]

Great video!! Could you share your checklist?

[@Mvasqu25]

Orientation is Today, and I found your video. I have a question at the end of the driveway there is a hair line crack on the driveway, builder said it was normal, and they were not going to fix it because it's normal bla bla bla, just wondering if this is true, or should we have them fix it before closing August 8th. Thanks again.

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Great question. Is the crack uneven, like the driveway heaved? Do you have a photo you can send I can get to an inspector? 248-425-5092 or [e-mail]

[@dwash5673]

Thank you for this information, very informative. I have my walkthrough tomorrow, I just wanted to see your thoughts and tips. I did a walkthrough at least 3 months prior to them finishing and took a video. I reviewed the video and saw that an outlet was installed upside down…is this an issue or should I let it pass?

[@MichaelPernaTV]

I would have them fix it. You’re paying a premium for a new product. It should be done right. And it shouldn’t be more than a simple fix flipping the plug over. Have em do it

[@ladyk-karlah7221]

@@MichaelPernaTVmy project manager told me that if an outlet is installed upside down, it denotes that the outlet is tied to a wall switch. Is that proper protocol? I have my walkthrough on 10/30. He calls me weekly and invites me out to walk through with him, so he will change it if I want it changed.

[@MichaelPernaTV]

@@ladyk-karlah7221 My father is an electrician, I just txted him with the questions to be sure there isn't something I'm missing. I've seen a few folks do it in the past (put a plug upside downd) but mainly it was my grandfather for that reason, to know which plug is connected to a switch. However, that fell out of practice a couple decades ago because most people like plugs to be congruent.

[@davidpittman57]

I like your video. Lots of good tips. Do you have a copy I could print? Please

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Thank you! And yes absolutely! Shoot me an email & I’ll get it over [e-mail]

[@ronaldsamontanez8592]

Where can I get a copy of the checklist? Thanks!

[@m.c.2.3]

@michaelpernatv Hello! I am having my first walkthrough tomorrow for a new construction home. Can you please send me the PDF checklist in reference to this video? Thank you!

[@MichaelPernaTV]

You bet! Shoot me an email on it [e-mail]

[@aracelim9991]

Should electrical panels also be inspected?

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Yes 100%, the most common thing I see is over fused circuits. Usually that can cause breakers to trip but it is a fire hazard because it’s too much power being drawn from one circuit

[@HolaElMundo99]

@michaelpernatv may I please have the paper checklist? Thank you

[@MichaelPernaTV]

You bet! Shoot me an email & I’ll get it over. [e-mail]

[@BaljeetKaur_Sidhu]

very informative😮

[@jdmckinneyiii7081]

Would you share this checklist with me/

[@MichaelPernaTV]

@@jdmckinneyiii7081 you bet! Shoot me your email! [e-mail]

[@enriquefarias9870]

Quiero información en español gracias

[@billyhenderson9453]

Hey Michael can I get a copy of the checklist

[@MichaelPernaTV]

You bet! Shoot me an email and I’ll get it over [e-mail]

[@cameronarnel5735]

how can i obtain a printable version of this?

[@savannah2351]

hello, can you send us your checklist?

[@Antonioca]

Where can I find the printable version of check list

[@MichaelPernaTV]

Shoot me an email & I’ll get it over [e-mail]

[@Antonioca]

@@MichaelPernaTV would this list be the same in California for a town house

[@MichaelPernaTV]

@@Antonioca yes for sure, it doesn’t get into specific municipal code violations, that should be covered by an inspector you hire, but a lot of things people miss builders make mistakes on

[@Antonioca]

I really like your videos consistent with good content and customer service

[@Antonioca]

Can you send it my email please I want to thank you for your help