New Home Warranty Inspection Service
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from $475 · Report by noon next business day
11-Month Warranty
What Is a New Home Warranty Inspection?
Buying a new home is exciting, but even brand-new properties can have hidden issues. Our professional new home warranty inspections help homeowners and investors uncover structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC concerns before your builder's warranty ends. By identifying problems early, you can ensure repairs are made promptly and protect your investment from costly surprises down the line. Read: Home Warranty Inspection: 11-Month Checklist for New Homeowners
New to warranty inspections? Start with The Ultimate Guide to 11-Month Warranty Inspections.
What's Inspected?
Here's what we look at during a new home warranty inspection, and what falls outside it.
What we inspect
- Interior(Walls, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Ceiling, Fixtures)
- Roof(Covering, Flashing, Drainage Systems, Chimney, Flues)
- Exterior(Siding, Driveway, Walkway, Decks, Vegetation, Trees, Gradient, Yard Fences)
- Limited Structure(Foundation, Basement, Walls, Floors, Attic)
- Attached Garage(Foundation, Windows, Doors, Walls, Ceiling, Garage Door/Mechanics)
- Heating and Cooling Systems(Equipment, Operation, Distribution, Vents, Flues)
- Plumbing(Main Valve, Drainage, Vents)
- Electrical(Main/Sub Panel, Receptacles, Fixtures, Fire Alarms/Systems, Alarm Systems)
- Attic(Ventilation, Insulation)
- Built-in Appliances(Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator)
What we don’t inspect
- Sewer ScopeAvailable as an add-on →
- Radon TestingAvailable as an add-on →
- Low-voltage Systems(Landscape Lighting, Alarm Systems, Audio-Visual Equipment)
- On-site, Attached Generators
- Septic Systems
- Pools and Spas
Who Performs My Inspection?
Good question! One of our exceptionally trained, knowledgeable, and certified new construction home inspectors will take excellent care of you on inspection day! All of our inspectors are InterNACHI® (opens in new tab) certified, which means they are among the most highly trained professionals in the industry.
How Long Does the Inspection Take?
It really depends on the property size. It's common for an inspection to take anywhere between 2–4 hours. We can give you an exact duration when you schedule.
How Much Does a New Home Warranty Inspection Cost?
Fees are based on total sq footage, including all finished areas, such as basements.
| Service | Below 2,500 sq ft | 2,501–3,999 | 4,000–4,999 | 5,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Home Warranty (11-Month) | $475 | $575 | $675 | Custom quote |
- Fees are based on total finished sq ft, including finished basements.
- Additional fee for travel beyond 60 miles.
- Fees are based on total finished sq ft, including finished basements.
- Additional fee for travel beyond 60 miles.
Where Do You Perform New Home Warranty Inspections?
Great question! We perform new home warranty inspections in Des Moines and surrounding areas, such as Ankeny, Bondurant, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Urbandale, Adel, Clive, West Des Moines, Waukee, Norwalk, Carlisle, Pleasant Hill, Granger, Elkhart, Cumming, Woodward, Alleman, Perry, and more.
We are willing to travel, so give us a call and ask about our service area before scheduling. See all of our service areas.
What’s Included With Every Inspection
What’s included- Inspection warranty
- Thermal imaging, included
- Report by noon next business day
- Follow-up calls
- Vendor discounts
- Concierge moving help
- Trusted Home Pros list
- Pay At Closing
Don’t just take our word for it.
What Our Homebuyers Say
5.0from ~250 Google reviews
Blake did a great job looking over a new construction home. He pointed out where workmanship was lacking, and spent time with me answering my questions. He well documented what he found with pictures and written word. There were general explanations of the house systems too. Very pleasant to spend time with but also efficient in covering the many inspection points of the house. I’d definitely request his service again.
Excellent service! Forever Home Inspection Iowa did an amazing job providing us with a very thorough and detailed inspection report. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Fantastic Team! Extremely knowledgeable and quick feedback and reports on the Home Inspection. Matt Gibson did a phenomenal job!
Forever Homes Inspection did an outstanding job with our new build inspections. They were thorough, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to work with from start to finish. Their communication was clear, timely, and always helpful, which made the entire process smooth and stress free. I truly appreciated their attention to detail and the way they explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. Highly recommend them to anyone needing a reliable and professional inspection team!
We had an inspection on our new build, and Matt was our inspector — he was awesome! Friendly, professional, and incredibly thorough. As first-time new build owners, we weren’t sure what to expect, but Matt went above and beyond, examining every part of the house in great detail. We were especially impressed by the number of photos he provided, documenting both any issues and the overall condition of the home. We highly recommend Forever Home Inspection Iowa to anyone looking for peace of mind with their home investment!
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