When you’re buying a brand‑new home, it’s easy to assume everything is perfect, but that’s often not the case. Here are 3 reasons why every new construction should have a home inspection.
🛠️ Even brand new homes have defects.
Whenever imperfect people work on something, there is a possibility of a defect. Therefore, it’s not a matter of “if” an experienced home inspector will find defects, but rather “how many” defects and “what kind” of defects. These defects can show up in almost every major system in a new home. Here is a list of common defects that can be found during new construction inspections:
Improper grading and drainage that let water pool near the house.
Disconnected bathroom vents or sink vents that do not terminate properly.
Improperly installed or damaged ridge supports in the attic.
Cracks in concrete walkways, driveways, or garage floors. These cracks demonstrate poor construction practices that could lead to bigger issues down the road.
Roof or flashing issues that can lead to early leaks.
Improperly installed water heaters.
Gaps in caulking or sealant around siding, windows, and doors.
Missing or thin insulation in attics or hard‑to‑see areas.
Plumbing leaks or loose connections under sinks and at toilets.
Electrical problems like missing GFCI outlets in required areas or improper wiring of outlets.
Heating and cooling that doesn’t reach some rooms well due to disconnected vents, improperly installed service vents, or damaged vents.
Doors and windows that stick, don’t latch, or have visible gaps.
Missing or loose railing in required areas.
Missing smoke and CO2 detectors where required.
🛠️ An inspection on a new construction helps protect your home long-term, and protect your wallet.
Identifying defects, big and small, before closing allows you to have them remedied on the builder’s dime rather than your own. Even if you have a 12-month warranty on your new home, you don’t want to let safety issues wait that long. Better to find them before you and your loved ones move in.
🛠️ A new construction home inspection holds builders/contractors accountable.
Having an independent, third-party inspector look over a new home before closing ensures contractors and home building companies put forth their best work, or they risk getting called out.
At Forever Home Inspection, we’ve worked alongside hundreds of realtors and thousands of happy clients since 2016; our reputation is rock-solid! 🏘️ Single family homes, condominiums, duplexes, townhomes, mobile homes… first homes, dream homes, fixer-uppers, investment properties… city, country, suburbia… century-old gems, new constructions, and every age in between… we inspect them all! 🔎
We pride ourselves in thorough yet easy-to-understand inspection reports, regardless of the type, location, and age of the property.
Our main goal is to make the entire home inspection process as easy as possible for both homebuyers and Realtors™.
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