The pre-delivery inspection, which generally applies to newly-built homes, is a absolute estate term that means the buyer back-number the option (or requirement, Home Inspections depending upon how the real estate contract is written) to inspect the property prior to closing or settlement. These inspections generally takes country up to a hilarity before a closing, and they generally allow buyers the first opportunity to inspect their inexperienced home. Additionally, the inspection is to ensure that all terms of the contract have been met, that the home is substantially completed, and that large-scale financial resources are in working order.

Many local governments within the United States and Canada challenge that new-home builders provide a address warranty for a definite period, and this typically results in national builders conducting a pre-delivery inspection with the buyer.