The pre-delivery inspection (PDI) is your opportunity to identify any items that are damaged, incomplete, missing or not working properly and to verify that these conditions existed prior to your possession or occupancy date. You’ll also learn about important systems and maintenance tasks around your home. Your builder’s representative must complete an official PDI Form that will serve as a record of your home’s condition on that date. If any damaged or missing items are identified, your builder will record them on their PDI Form – and ideally, they’ll correct any issues right away.

It is important to have an inspection completed before your 12-month builder’s warranty expires. A Tarion Inspection ensures that your new home and investment are protected by documenting, reporting, and taking images of any deficiencies or problems that your builder is responsible for.

The builder does not always catch significant problems or underlying issues with your new home, and they may slip by municipal inspections as well. It’s imperative that you have a professional home inspector on your side to help protect your home and investment. Home Inspector Joe knows what to look for, where to look, and how to remedy the problem before your warranty expires.

Having your new home inspected by Home Inspector Joe within the first 30 days is recommended as he can find issues that are currently present, and view warning signs of future problems that may arise. Alternatively, having an inspection completed before your warranty expires (around 11 months after taking possession of the home) is recommended.