Additional New Construction Defect Examples March 27, 2026March 15, 2026 These are real examples of defects found during a home inspection of new construction homes that passed municipal code inspection. Missing cripple wall stud in floor structure Fireplace gas shut-off valve not connected Disconnected gas water heater vent adaptor Fungi / Mold on attic sheathing Open electrical wire splice Missing gas pipe bonding clamp Schedule a New Construction or 11-Month Warranty Inspection → Structural floor joist cut in half Misplaced roofing nail Radon vent terminating in attic Inadequate clearance at fireplace exhaust flue Wet wall assembly from deck attachment leak Missing floor insulation Schedule a New Construction or 11-Month Warranty Inspection → Overdriven siding fasteners Cover plate screw penetrating plumbing drain cap Inadequate gutter clearance at siding Ponding water in crawlspace Double-tapped neutral conductors Crawlspace vent blocked by vapor barrier Schedule a New Construction or 11-Month Warranty Inspection → View More New Construction Defect Examples → Related Inspection Services New Construction Inspection → 11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection →
