Our comprehensive inspection services

Discover the value of a BQA certified home. Our independent third-party inspections verify critical components, helping to prevent hidden defects and costly repairs before they arise.

Our multi-stage inspection process

We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions for every stage of construction.

Stage 1 — Weather Barrier Inspection

Catch Hidden Problems Before They're Covered

The weather-resistant barrier and associated flashing components form a critical part of the home's water-management system.

BQA performs this inspection after installation of the weather-resistant barrier and related components but before siding, masonry, stucco, or other exterior finishes conceal them.

Inspection Focus

  • Weather-resistant barrier (WRB) installation

  • Window flashing

  • Door flashing

  • Penetration flashing

  • Drainage-plane continuity

  • House-wrap integration and overlaps

  • Flashing transitions

  • Sealant and tape observations

  • Exterior-envelope penetrations

  • General exterior-envelope conditions

  • Improper or incomplete installations that may contribute to water intrusion

  • Why This Stage Matters

    Once exterior finishes are installed, many critical water-management details are no longer visible.

    Identifying deficiencies during this stage gives the builder and applicable trade an opportunity to make corrections before the work becomes concealed.

    PRIMARY GOAL: Identify potential moisture vulnerabilities early, when corrections are generally more accessible.

Stage 2 — Roof Flashing Inspection

Water Management Starts at the Top

Roof-to-wall transitions and flashing details can become significant sources of water intrusion when improperly installed.

BQA performs a dedicated roof flashing quality-assurance inspection after roofing and associated flashing components have been installed.

Inspection Focus

  • Kick-out flashing

  • Valley pans

  • Receiver flashing

  • Step flashing

  • Roof-to-wall transitions

  • Chimney flashing

  • Roof penetrations

  • Drainage observations

  • General roof flashing conditions

  • Depending on the property and site conditions, observations may be performed through physical roof access or drone-assisted inspection.

    Why This Stage Matters

    A relatively small flashing deficiency can eventually contribute to water intrusion affecting wall assemblies, framing, sheathing, insulation, and interior finishes.

    PRIMARY GOAL: Identify observable roof water-management deficiencies before they become future leak sources.

Stage 3 — Final Quality Assurance Inspection

One More Quality Check Before Homeowner Turnover

BQA performs a final exterior inspection near construction completion and prior to homeowner turnover.

This provides another opportunity to identify visible exterior-envelope deficiencies, incomplete work, damaged components, or conditions requiring additional attention.

Inspection Focus

  • Final exterior walk-through

  • Sealant conditions

  • Flashing conditions

  • Exterior penetrations

  • Material transitions

  • Drainage and watershed observations

  • Visible exterior-envelope deficiencies

  • Previously identified repair areas when included in the inspection scope

PRIMARY GOAL: Provide an additional independent quality review before the home is delivered to the buyer.

The value of a BQA certified home

Our independent third-party inspections help verify critical components of a home's exterior envelope before hidden defects become costly repairs. A BQA certified home has undergone professional quality inspections during construction.

Optional & Supplemental Services

Re-Inspections

BQA can return to document conditions after corrective work has been performed.

This can provide the builder with additional documentation showing the condition of previously identified areas at the time of re-inspection.

Drone-Assisted Roof Observations

Drone-assisted observations can provide additional visibility of roof areas when appropriate and can supplement traditional inspection methods.

Balcony Water Testing

Where applicable, BQA can incorporate balcony water testing into a customized inspection program to evaluate watershed performance and identify conditions requiring additional investigation.

Targeted Inspections

Builders may request BQA inspections focusing on particular materials, details,

Who benefits most from BQA?

Builders receive the most value from our inspections. The better they install the various components at framing, the better overall quality the house will be. We strive for a "perfectly" built house to prevent error-based failures in the systems, reducing costly repairs and enhancing their reputation. This proactive approach leads to greater buyer confidence and added value during resale.