Inspecting a New Home

If you're buying a newly constructed home, you may be wondering if you really need to hire a professional home inspector. After all, you've been assured that:

1. Your new home has been checked regularly by building inspectors.
2. Your new home has at least a one-year warranty.
3. Your contractor promised to take care of any problems that may arise after closing.

So you might as well save your money, right? Wrong!

City and county building inspectors primarily check newly constructed homes for building code compliance. Professional home inspectors check a home's major systems to see if they were constructed properly, installed correctly and operate effectively. A new home inspection covers the electrical, plumbing, structural, insulating, ventilation, drainage, heating and cooling systems. Tips are given on the proper operation and maintenance of the basic systems and appliances. An inspector can also test for the presence of radon gas.

It's not uncommon to discover defects in new homes. Deficiencies can hide in newly constructed houses until more serious problems develop or your warranty expires. As a rule, contractors are more willing to correct problems before closing rather than after you've lived in the home for awhile.

Your new home is one of the most important financial investments you'll ever make. A professional home inspection will help to protect your investments and give you peace of mind. For assistance in locating new homes and home inspectors, call me. It would be a pleasure to be of assistance!