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New Construction
Having a home inspected before purchasing is a common-sense step for most buyers and a requirement of nearly all home loan providers.
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However, having a third-party professional evaluation of the structure, appliances, plumbing, wiring, and other essential features is equally, if not more critical when buying a newly built home or for the one you’re having built. Many new home buyers believe that everything should be perfect as the components of the house are brand new and that the builder followed instructions precisely and complied with all regulations.
And yes, that’s usually the case…usually.
Still, the buyer must keep in mind that the average house project includes more than three-thousand individual key components, which may have been installed by as many as twenty subcontractors (and up to one hundred 100 individual workers). That’s a lot of room for accidents, oversights, and errors that can affect the quality of your “finished” home.
As you can imagine, any mistakes made during a home’s construction will only get worse (and become harder and more expensive to fix) as time goes on. New home inspections are often the only chance an inspector gets to look beyond the surface into the actual bones of the house, revealing any potential problems that can be fixed before they become the home buyer’s responsibility.
- Some of the more common issues found during a new-construction home inspection can include:
- Structural issues like foundation cracks, poor grading, and suboptimal framing.
- Water drainage issues, which can lead to structural damage.
- Window and door air leaks that compromise heating and cooling.
- Electrical issues, like improperly wired outlets, and poorly grounded connections.
- Plumbing problems like reversed hot/cold faucets, poorly sealed piping, and leaks.
Inspectors often find incomplete projects as well. Issues like not enough insulation, incorrectly installed fixtures, and missing hardware. Investing in a qualified professional home inspector for your new home will provide valuable insights into your new home’s attributes, as well as any issues.
Let The Buyer Beware
The time to have your new home inspection done is before you purchase, so you can deal with any potential issues before you move in.
A professional new-home inspector knows what to look for, and what home components to test to ensure that each of your new home’s systems are installed correctly and working properly. These test results can provide the buyer with essential insights and valuable negotiation points with the builder or seller prior to close. A
home inspection checklist
is a valuable resource when you’re buying a property. If you know what an inspector’s going to be looking for, you know what to expect in a report and what to ask.
Let’s face it, most of us don’t have the knowledge or experience to recognize when things aren’t installed correctly, and unfortunately, many construction workers don’t either. Don’t skip a new-home inspection. Contact the licensed professionals, like our technicians at ProPrecise Property Inspections, and make sure you’re making an informed investment in your new home. It’s a minimal precaution that can save you thousands of dollars down the road.
