Foundation and Pre-Pour Inspections
Before concrete is placed, when accessible foundation components can still be reviewed.
Galveston Home Inspections
New Construction, Beach Houses & Coastal Homes
Independent home inspections in Galveston, Texas, with an emphasis on new construction, elevated beach houses, and waterfront homes.
Buying a newly constructed beach house on Galveston Island is exciting, whether it's a weekend getaway, a vacation home, or a place to enjoy year-round coastal living.
With more than 26 years of experience inspecting homes in the greater Houston area, Brad Leland understands the importance of having a newly built home independently inspected before closing.
Even beautiful new homes can have construction defects or unfinished work that may not be obvious during a walkthrough.
Brad provides detailed inspection reports that help buyers understand the condition of the property and address concerns with their builder before moving in.
New-Construction Inspections for Galveston Beach Houses
Beach houses and coastal homes have construction features that deserve careful attention, including elevated living areas, exposed structural components, exterior decks, stairs, railings, roofing, and materials subjected to a coastal environment.
Brad offers inspections at important stages of new-home construction:
Frame and Pre-Sheetrock Inspections
Before walls and ceilings are covered, allowing accessible framing and installed systems to be inspected.
New-Construction Final Inspections
Before closing, to identify visible defects, incomplete work, and concerns that buyers can discuss with their builder.
11-Month Builder Warranty Inspections
Before the builder's first-year warranty expires, helping homeowners document concerns while warranty coverage may still apply.
Galveston Beach Communities We Serve
Brad provides home inspections in Galveston's West End beach communities, including Beachside Village, Pointe West, Pirates Beach, Pirates Beach West, Sunset Cove, Sea Isle, Terramar Beach, Indian Beach, and Bay Harbor.
He also serves Tiki Island and nearby coastal neighborhoods.
Whether you're purchasing a newly completed beach house, building a custom coastal home, or buying a newer waterfront property, an independent inspection provides valuable information before you make your investment.
Experience Makes a Difference
Brad personally performs each inspection and prepares a detailed report with photographs and explanations of his findings.
He schedules no more than one inspection per day, allowing him to give each property his attention rather than rushing from one appointment to another.
Texas Professional Inspector · TREC #5229.
Meet Brad Leland →Existing Coastal Homes
Buying or preparing to sell an existing coastal home? Explore Brad’s buyer and seller inspection services.
Inspection Resources
A REAL GALVESTON INSPECTION
League City, Bay Area & Galveston Guide →About a Galveston beach-house inspection.
Learn about the inspection-report collection. Public sample PDFs are not currently available.
View report information ↗Schedule Your Galveston Home Inspection
Property address, approximate square footage, construction stage or age, the relevant deadline, and access requirements. Weekend appointments are available, subject to confirmation.
Discuss elevated areas and additional living spaces before confirming the quote. A home inspection does not by itself provide flood determinations, engineering conclusions, or windstorm insurance certification.
Floodplain homework for a Galveston coastal property.
For Galveston Island and nearby coastal homes, start with FEMA’s effective maps and the relevant local floodplain office. Our Floodplain Map guide explains these resources; the Harris County tool does not cover Galveston County, and an elevated home is not a guarantee against flooding.