You shopped around and found a builder and then chose features and appliances for your home. It’s exciting to move into a newly built property, but before closing on the purchase, hire a home inspector. Newly constructed homes are built by different teams of subcontractors, and it’s tough for your builder to keep an eye on every step of the process. Here are a few reasons to order a home inspection on new construction.
Don’t Skip the Inspection on New Construction
Municipal Inspections Aren’t as Thorough
Building codes are the minimum standards for safety that home builders must abide by. The municipal inspector makes sure the project meets these codes, but they don’t take into account the workmanship and quality of materials. A code inspection isn’t as thorough as a professional home inspector.
Hire a professional home inspector to conduct a complete assessment of the property. He or she will inspect the accessible areas of the home and check for safety issues, defective materials, and problems with the construction.
Building Mistakes Can Happen
Your builder will hire subcontractors with their own teams to work on your home. Many aspects of your new home will be installed or assembled by a different group of people. Framers, plumbers, roofers, and the flooring installation crew are just some of the workers that construct your house.
Since each team is on a schedule and has deadlines to meet, errors can happen and sometimes inferior materials are used. A home inspection on your newly-built house will locate defects and mistakes that occurred during the build.
Repair Problems Before Moving In
When you move into a newly constructed home, the last thing you want to deal with is repairs. Schedule a home inspection so problems can be found and then fixed by your builder before the move-in date. You won’t have to unpack and set up a house in the middle of a construction zone.
Prepare for a Future Sale with an Inspection on New Construction
If you decide to sell your home in the future, your buyer will order a home inspection. Any issues found are your responsibility as the owner, even those dating back to the original construction. Hiring a home inspector will help you feel confident that material defects and shoddy workmanship won’t come back to haunt you when it’s time to sell.
Don’t skip the home inspection on your new construction. It’s worth it to know as much as you can before you sign the documents, get the keys, and officially own your new home.
HomeShield Inspections offers home inspection services to customers in Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast. Contact us to request an appointment.