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A Thorough, Independent Look at Your Newly Built Home
Even new homes can have incomplete work, installation oversights, or items that deserve a closer look. Nighthawk Inspections provides new construction inspections throughout Sacramento and Northern California, giving you a fact-based look at the home before you close and take ownership.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why Inspect a Newly Built Home?
A newly built home is brand new, but it’s also the result of months of construction involving multiple phases, materials, and contractors. From foundation and framing to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and finishing work, a lot of people touch a home before it’s ready for you to move in. A new construction inspection gives you a second set of eyes on all of it before you close and take ownership.
New homes do go through municipal inspections during construction, but those exist to verify code compliance, not to look out for you as the buyer. A new construction inspection evaluates the home’s condition from your perspective, helping identify incomplete work, missed details, and anything that could benefit from a closer look before you’re the one living with it.
The findings give you something concrete to bring back to your builder. Most builders want the opportunity to correct items before closing, and a clear, documented list makes that conversation straightforward instead of relying on memory or a verbal walkthrough.
PRE-CLOSING INSPECTION
An Independent Set of Eyes Before You Close
Builders have their own inspectors checking work throughout construction. Nighthawk’s new construction inspection happens near the end of the process, once the home’s accessible systems and components are in their finished state, and gives you something the builder’s team can’t: a completely independent evaluation with no stake in the build.
We look at the home from your perspective, not the builder’s. You’ll know what’s complete, what’s not, and what’s worth a closer look before you sign off and take ownership.
INSPECTION COVERAGE
What's Included in Our New Construction Home Inspections?
Our new construction inspection takes place near the end of the building process, once the home is complete and its systems are accessible in their finished state. Here’s what we evaluate.
Foundation & Structural Components
Visible foundation elements, framing, and structural connections accessible in the home's finished state.
Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC
Plumbing fixtures and visible lines, electrical systems and fixtures, and heating and cooling equipment, evaluated for proper installation and operation.
Insulation & Weather-Resistant Components
Accessible insulation, ventilation, flashing, and moisture-management components where visible in the finished home.
Roofing & Exterior Components
Roof coverings, exterior cladding, grading, drainage, and other accessible exterior elements.
Interior Components & Finishes
Walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, cabinetry, and trim throughout the home.
Installed Systems & Fixtures
Heating and cooling equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, and appliances, evaluated for proper operation at the time of inspection.
WHY CHOOSE US
Your Independent New Construction Inspector in Sacramento
Nighthawk Inspections is a family-owned, top-rated inspection company serving Sacramento and communities throughout Northern California. Our team provides thorough evaluations, clear communication, and exceptional service for every new construction inspection.
25+ Years of Construction Experience
Our foundation in construction gives us a deeper understanding of building methods, materials, and installation practices, so we know what to look for in a newly built home.
Experienced Inspection Team
Every Nighthawk inspector is trained directly by our owner and lead inspector, ensuring a consistent, thorough approach to new construction inspections throughout Sacramento and Northern California.
Detailed Digital Reports
Your inspection findings are documented with photos and organized into an easy-to-review digital report you can reference throughout the closing process.
Independent, Not the Builder’s Inspector
We have no stake in the build. Our job is to give you a clear, honest look at the home’s condition before you close, not to protect the builder’s timeline or reputation.
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The Process
How It Works
Scheduling a new construction inspection with Nighthawk is simple. Here is what you can expect from start to finish.
1
Schedule Your Inspection
Book online, text us at 916-502-8892, or call 916-587-4295. We confirm your appointment and answer any questions before inspection day.
2
We Inspect the Property
Your certified Nighthawk inspector evaluates the home's accessible systems and components in their finished state. You are welcome to attend so you can see the findings firsthand and get your questions answered.
3
Receive Your Report
You receive a detailed, easy-to-navigate digital report organized by priority, within 1 business day. It gives you a clear record to review with your builder, and we are available for any follow-up questions.
Areas We Serve
New Construction Inspection Services Across Sacramento and Northern California
Nighthawk Inspections provides new construction inspection services throughout Sacramento and the surrounding Northern California communities. We serve Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Yuba County, and Sutter County, covering major cities including Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Auburn, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Loomis, Placerville, and Citrus Heights.
Northern California’s new construction is growing fast, and we know these communities, the builders working in them, and what’s typical for homes built here.
Looking for a new construction inspector in your area? Reach out and we’ll confirm coverage for your specific location.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While a newly built home may look complete, construction involves many phases, materials, and contractors working together over an extended period of time. A new construction inspection provides an independent evaluation before closing and can help identify items that may deserve builder review before you take ownership.
Municipal inspections are designed to verify compliance with local building codes at specific stages of construction. A new construction home inspection provides an additional evaluation of the home's accessible systems and components before closing.
While both serve important purposes, an independent inspection offers another opportunity to review the property, document observations, and identify items that may deserve builder review before ownership is transferred.
We recommend booking once construction is complete, shortly before your closing date. With the home in its finished state, we can fully evaluate the accessible systems and components and give you a documented list of anything worth addressing while there is still time to raise it with your builder before you take ownership.
You'll receive a detailed digital report, typically within one business day, with photos and documentation from the inspection. If you have questions about the report, our team is available to help as you review the findings.
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