Pre-Slab Inspections in Jacksonville, FL
The slab is the backbone of your home. We scrutinize site prep, reinforcement, plumbing, and formwork before the concrete pour.
Understanding the Importance of Thorough Pre-Slab Inspections
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on new construction phase inspections! Unlike a cursory county code inspection, our independent home inspection company dedicates extensive time and expertise to ensure your future home is built to the highest standard.
While county inspectors might spend a mere 10-15 minute checking for obvious issues, our team dedicates 2-4 hours on-site for each of the three new construction inspections Of which are Pre-slab (prior to the concrete pour) Pre-Drywall (before insulation and drywall are installed (usually around 1-2 weeks prior to drywall being installed) and Pre-Closing (usually around 1-2 weeks before your closing).
We understand that the slab is the backbone of your home, and once drywall and insulation is installed, systems cannot be properly examined until an issue arises which usually starts after the builders minimal 1 year warranty period and we scrutinize every aspect to ensure long-term stability and safety.
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Why It Matters
Investing in a thorough pre-slab inspection can prevent costly and hazardous issues down the line. While a county inspection might overlook minor discrepancies, our detailed approach catches potential problems early, saving you from future headaches and expenses.
Our Detailed Process
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Site Preparation Evaluation
We assess the site's preparation, ensuring the ground is adequately compacted and level. Footers are dug sufficiently and accurately. We are able to check these by using the on-site provided engineered plans that the builder provides of which will tell us the required dimensions of the footers. We verify that compaction tests have been performed and are approved.
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Material Quality Check
We evaluate the quality and placement of reinforcements, such as rebar, wire mesh, rebar chairs and vapor barrier are in place. Which are essential for your home's integrity.
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Plumbing Inspection
Before the concrete is poured, we meticulously examine the plumbing lines laid out beneath. Any issues here can lead to severe problems once the slab is set. From ensuring piping is installed in line with the provided plans as well as checking placement of exterior hose bib supply lines.
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Formwork Inspection
We ensure the formwork/formboards are securely placed and will hold the concrete correctly as it sets, preventing future structural issues.
Every inspection, under one roof
- Home Buyer Inspection
- Home Seller Inspection
- New Construction Inspection
- Mold Inspection
- Pool & Spa Inspection
- Air Quality Inspection
- Termite / WDO Inspection
- Commercial Inspection
- Drone Inspection
- Sewer Scope Inspection
- Infrared Thermal Scan
- Dock & Bulkhead Inspection
Common questions
When is a pre-slab inspection done?
A pre-slab inspection is performed prior to the concrete pour. It's the first of three new-construction phase inspections — pre-slab, pre-drywall, and pre-closing — and it's critical because once the slab is set, what's beneath it can't be examined again without a problem surfacing later.
How long does it take?
Where a county inspector might spend 10–15 minutes, our team dedicates 2–4 hours on site, verifying site prep and compaction, reinforcement placement, the under-slab plumbing, and the formwork against the builder's engineered plans.
Schedule your pre-slab inspection
Building new in Northeast Florida? Catch foundation issues before the pour with a detailed, independent pre-slab inspection.