New Construction Inspections in Spring Hill & Hernando County
“It’s brand new — why would I inspect it?” Because builders are human, subcontractors are rushed, and the county inspector spends minutes on what Jay spends hours on. Jay Sampson is a state-certified building contractor — he’s built what he inspects — and new communities are going up all over Spring Hill and Brooksville. Catch the problems while the builder still owns them.
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Inspect a new build at the moments that matter
New construction gives you three windows to catch problems while they’re still the builder’s responsibility:
Pre-drywall inspection
The only chance anyone will ever have to see the framing, wiring runs, plumbing lines, and duct work before drywall hides them for good. Problems found here cost the builder a fix — found later, they cost you a wall.
Final walkthrough inspection
A full roof-to-foundation inspection of the finished home before closing day. Your punch list goes to the builder backed by photos and a professional report — not a hunch.
11th-month warranty inspection
Most builder warranties run one year. An inspection in month eleven documents everything that’s settled, cracked, or failed — so the builder repairs it on their dime, not yours.
New build? The insurance forms still pay for themselves.
New homes usually skip the 4-point — but a wind mitigation inspection documents your modern roof and opening protection for discounts most new-home buyers never claim. It’s free with your full inspection.
Inspected by someone who’s built them
Contractor’s credentials
Jay is a state-certified building contractor with 25+ years in insurance restoration. He reads framing, flashing, and finish work the way a builder does — because he’s been one.
Reports builders respect
A narrative report with photos, referencing what’s actually wrong and why it matters — the kind of documentation that gets punch lists done instead of argued.
Same-day turnaround
Builder deadlines don’t wait, and neither does Jay’s report. It’s in your inbox the evening of the inspection.
Covering the new communities across the Nature Coast
New Construction Inspection FAQs
The county already inspected it — isn’t that enough?
County inspections check code minimums at specific milestones, often in minutes. They don’t check workmanship, finish quality, or whether systems actually perform. Jay’s inspection is for you, not the permit office.
Can the builder refuse an inspection?
Most builders allow independent inspections, and many contracts specifically provide for them — but tell your builder early, especially for pre-drywall, so it’s scheduled into their timeline. Jay can help you time it.
When should I book the 11th-month inspection?
Around month ten. That leaves time to inspect, document, and submit warranty claims before the one-year deadline — with a professional report the builder can’t wave off.
Thousands of new homes a year, each on a warranty clock
New houses keep coming in this part of Florida. U.S. Census Bureau building permit data shows Hernando County authorized 1,320 single-family homes in 2023, 2,187 in 2024 and 1,734 in 2025, and Pasco County authorized 6,191 in 2025. Those are permits authorized, not homes finished or sold.
Homes sold new by a builder usually come with a builder warranty that starts at closing. Most of those run one year, and your contract has the exact end date and how to file. The 11-month inspection is the last checkpoint before that date, and we put together a full guide on timing it, what a first Florida year tends to show and how to send the builder a request it can act on.
Related: The 11-month builder warranty inspection: what to document before your first year ends
Building in Hernando County? Put a builder’s eye on your builder.
Call Jay to schedule a pre-drywall, final, or 11th-month inspection.
