Buying a brand-new home in Hickory, NC, or a surrounding area can feel exciting, but discovering builder defects after you move in can quickly turn that excitement into frustration. A professional new construction inspection from Cole’s Inspection Services helps protect your investment by identifying issues before you finalize the purchase, ensuring your builder is held accountable for corrections. We provide thorough inspections for newly built homes, giving you the confidence that your home is truly move-in ready.
Unlike phase inspections that occur during the building process, our service focuses on a final walkthrough before you take possession. This new home inspection before closing is crucial for catching common builder oversights related to grading, attic insulation, electrical wiring, and flashing. Our experienced home inspector examines the home’s primary structure, major systems, and safety components, delivering a detailed digital report. This allows you to address any problems with the builder while they are still responsible for the property.
We provide a comprehensive final inspection to protect buyers before they move into a newly built home.
Our new construction inspectors are trained to spot frequent issues that are often overlooked in the final stages of construction. We meticulously check for improper attic insulation, poor site grading that can lead to water issues, and incorrect flashing installation around windows and roofs. Identifying these problems early saves you from future headaches and expensive repairs.
A detailed report from our new construction inspection services provides the documentation you need to negotiate repairs with the builder. Before you close on the home, our findings give you leverage to ensure all identified issues are corrected to professional standards. We help you hold the builder accountable for delivering the quality home you paid for.
Furnishing and settling into a new home is much more enjoyable when you are confident it is safe and sound. Our detailed new construction inspections give you a complete picture of the property’s condition. You can move forward with closing, knowing that an independent expert has verified the quality of your new home.
When we perform home inspections, we bring two licensed inspectors to the property so buyers get a fuller understanding of the home's structure, systems, and safety features. Our process follows the NCLHIA Residential Standards of Practice and culminates in a clear digital report delivered.
Sellers appreciate our pre-listing inspection service because it highlights potential issues early, allowing them to address repairs before buyers schedule their own inspections. We organize everything into a photo-rich report that helps homeowners present their property with confidence and supports smoother negotiations.
Homeowners turn to us for an 11-month/builder warranty inspection to document settling cracks, leaks, moisture intrusion, and other issues that may appear during the first year of ownership. We check structural areas, mechanical components, plumbing, electrical systems, and attic spaces, and then create a clear report homeowners can submit before the warranty period ends.
Our environmental testing service helps homeowners learn more about the air, water, and overall indoor environment within their property. We test for radon, mold air quality, and contaminants in private well water using accurate equipment and fast lab results to support healthier living and proper documentation.
Businesses and investors rely on our light commercial property inspection service to understand the condition of smaller commercial buildings, from offices and storefronts to multiunit rentals. We check the structure, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and safety elements, then send a digital report to support smart planning and long-term maintenance.
Our team is committed to providing the most thorough and reliable inspections for our clients.
In addition to being fully licensed, we hold multiple certifications, including a Certified Mold Assessor on staff. Our team brings licensed, certified knowledge to every inspection, including a Certified Mold Assessor on staff, and adherence to the NCLHIA Residential Standards of Practice.
We proudly offer discounts to military personnel and first responders as a thank you for their service to our community.
For decades, our family-run company has lived and worked in the Hickory area, giving us unmatched insight into local building challenges and conditions.
We assign two inspectors to every job, ensuring a more comprehensive evaluation and enabling greater scheduling flexibility.
With more than two decades in the inspection field, we’ve seen just about everything a home can hide. From brand-new builds to 100-year-old farmhouses, our experience helps us quickly recognize patterns, spot red flags, and give you practical guidance—not scare tactics—so you can move forward with confidence.
We don’t just inspect homes—we’ve built a track record. Having completed over 10,700 combined inspections, our team brings real-world insight to every property we step into. That volume of inspections means we know what’s “normal,” what’s fixable, and what deserves a closer look, so your report is grounded in perspective, not guesswork.
Yes, new construction inspections are valuable because even newly built homes can have oversights such as insulation gaps, improper grading, or incomplete electrical work. An independent inspection helps confirm that the builder delivered what was agreed upon.
These inspections typically take two to three hours, depending on the home’s size and complexity. Larger homes or multiunit builds may take longer to evaluate.
Inspectors review the structure, major systems, attic insulation, grading, flashing, wiring, and essential safety components. This helps ensure the home is ready for move-in and supports repair requests submitted to the builder.
The best time to schedule is when the home is fully built, but before the final walkthrough with the builder. This timing allows the builder to address issues while still being contractually responsible.
North Carolina’s changing climate, moisture levels, and soil conditions can reveal issues that may not be obvious at first glance. Catching these concerns early helps prevent problems after move-in and protects long-term structural health.
Business Name: Cole's Inspection Services
Address: Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828-326-9100
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
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