One question we at Towne & Country Property Inspections receive often is, “Why do I need a property inspection for a newly built house?” If a home has just finished construction, the thinking goes, it shouldn’t have any problems yet.
In this article, our team will go over a few reasons why we encourage you to use our new construction home inspection services.
- New Construction Can Have Flaws – The first reason why we recommend new construction home inspections is because new construction does not always mean good construction. Sometimes developers are more focused on profit than on quality, and their homes are full of cheap materials and cut corners. Our team will examine the home you are looking at to make sure there are no mistakes or problems with the construction.
- New Appliances Can Be Installed Poorly – One thing we check for in our new construction home inspection services is badly installed appliances. When things like ovens, dryers, or air conditioners aren’t installed correctly, they can create major problems for the whole house—ones that may not become obvious for years. For example, one homeowner had an AC unit which vented excess moisture not outside, like it should have, but instead down into the subfloor. This could have resulted in major structural problems later if we hadn’t caught it.
- Our Team Will Catch Small Details – Lastly, we encourage you to get a new construction home inspection in order to have the best, most accurate information about the home before you buy. Our team will note even the smallest details, such as doors that stick, in your report so you can make an informed choice.