Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
The focus of a New Construction PDI is to identify items which are incomplete, damaged, missing, inaccessible or not operating properly and noting them on the builder’s PDI Form to verify that these conditions existed prior to occupancy.
An independent inspection completed by a qualified home inspector often uncovers deficiencies overlooked by yourself and the builder’s inspector. There are however several limitations to a PDI inspection. The builder can set a time constraint and have a defined process which will take time away from our inspection.
30 Day Inspection
Your second opportunity to formally document any deficiencies is within the first 30 days after you take possession. Without the imposed restrictions of a PDI, Heeley Home Inspections can perform a complete New Construction Inspection including a comprehensive written report.
One Year Inspection
Your final opportunity to document the majority of warrantable items is within the last 30 days of the first year of occupancy. After the first year, many important items cease to be covered under the Tarion Warranty including defects in work & materials and Ontario Building Code violations. The year-end inspection is the ideal time for a New Construction Inspection because your home has performed through a number of seasons, allowing performance issues more time to materialize.
