BEFORE WALLS CLOSE
Pre-Drywall
Review accessible framing and rough-in work while it can still be seen.
Visible structureRough-in systems
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From rough-in work to your first year at home, plan an independent inspection around your Van Metre build. Share your floor plan and selected options so the visit fits your home.
Serving VA · MD · DC · Southern PA · WV Eastern Panhandle
Expertise and builder documentation
Our inspectors are thorough and detail oriented, with the experience to review your home as construction progresses.
Meet the NextDay Inspect teamWe can name your builder as the certificate holder. Share their insurance documentation requirements when scheduling.
American Society of Home Inspectors and International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
Plan around your build
Your inspection changes with the build. Choose the stage that matches where your home stands.
Review accessible framing and rough-in work while it can still be seen.
Inspect accessible systems and finishes in your substantially completed home.
Document observed concerns before the applicable warranty deadline.
Beyond the fresh paint
We review the accessible areas that match your home's stage of construction. Select a card to see what gets checked.
Scope depends on construction stage, property type and access.
Local communities · Inspection planning
From Fairfax County townhomes to Loudoun and Manassas communities, your floor plan and build stage guide the visit.
Herndon, Virginia
Townhomes
Before drywall closes, ask when shared-wall and garage separation details will be visible, along with framing and rough-in systems.
Manassas, Virginia
Single-family homes and townhomes
Confirm the builder and exact home type. Several builders can work in one community, and the inspection scope follows your home.
Brambleton, Virginia
Townhomes with rooftop terrace options
Have a terrace option? Confirm safe access for a review of visible drainage, guardrails and exterior door transitions.
Community arrows open the builder's official information. Inspection guidance is from NextDay Inspect.
PA: Adams, Franklin and York counties. WV: Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties.
View our service areaSelected community details checked October 11, 2026. This is a selection of local Van Metre Homes communities. Offerings change. Confirm your homesite, home type and site access when scheduling.
Residential & New Construction
See what was observed, where it was found and why it matters. Share the findings with your construction or warranty contact.
View sample reportsBefore the inspector arrives
Send the selected floor plan, including terrace or lower-level options. Identify which areas will be complete and accessible on inspection day.
Get rough-in, drywall, closing or warranty dates from your construction contact.
Confirm notice requirements and any inspector documentation needed for your homesite.
Identify the construction or warranty contact who will discuss the documented findings.
A few practical answers
Confirm your homesite's inspection window and access requirements with your Van Metre Homes contact first. Share those details with our team so we can coordinate the appropriate visit.
Ask about an 11th-month warranty inspection. Check the deadlines and submission requirements in your warranty documents and leave time to review and share any concerns.
No. The report documents observations. Repair commitments and warranty coverage depend on your agreement with the builder and the applicable terms. Our inspectors can explain the findings.
Tell us your community and build stage. We'll help with the next step.
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