New Home Construction Inspection

We are closing this week on a new construction home. The builder will get an inspection done. Builder will also provide 1 year warranty. Is it necessary for us to get the house inspoected by an independent inspector ?

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This was told to me by the builder. I know you have to have the yard seeded in order to close on your home lawn. I did not think this was required for the city to pass the final home inspection. Please help!!

it is part of many building codes, so you should just take the word of your local building official. Loose dirt is too welcoming for termites and creates a hazard for runoff, blowing dust, etc... so even though it just seems like an aesthetic thing, it's actually a necessity for safety and structural soundness, which is why it's included under the auspices of building inspection.

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There are too many things to mention. Walls plumb, doorways in right place, structurally sound. That is why there will be a framing inspection during the process of building a home. There are different requirements and codes for each state. Contact your city, county building for more information.

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My husband and I just purchased a brand new house, but haven't closed yet.

There is a 10 year structural warranty and a 10 year warranty on the basement for no leaks, etc. There is also a 1 year total warranty on the rest of the house.

The week before closing, we have a walk-through with a company, hired by the builder, who will not only inspect the house with us, but provide any warranty maintenance during the first year.

My questions:

1. Since we have warranties, do we need a home inspection?

2. Since we are doing a walk-through, and this company will be required to provide maintenance for the first year, do we need an inspection?

Additional Information: After we do the walk-through, one week before closing, we also will have a 90-day walk-through and then an 11-month walk-through.

The builder we are going with has been in business for a very long time and is well-respected in our state. We feel they are trustworthy, and are impressed with the one-year service plan they provide with every home purchase. But you can never be too careful.

Thanks for all serious answers!

Please hire your OWN inspector! The one hired by the builder is paid by the builder and therefore has the builder's best interest in mind, not yours.
We recently had a new home built. It sounds like the same warranty we have (10 yr foundation, 1 year everything else). The $400 inspection we paid for was the best thing. Our own inspector found several problems and one code violation the builder and builders inspector didn't find. We made the builder repair the problems, which totaled around $2,000 before we took possession of the home.
It's to your advantage to pay for your own private inspection. There are unscrupulous builders out there. It could save you lots of money and big headaches down the road.

2009-06-01 09:46:44 by diva_500

I have learned not to trust my builder since signing the initial contract back in February '07. We are going to closing in 2 weeks (June 25) and have been talking to a lot of friends who say we should get an inspection done before our final walk thru. There have been a number of mistakes that I have discovered along the way that I have had the builders correct since I have been fortunate enough to be able to visit the jobsite at least every 2-3 days since the start. I have probably already answered my own question, but just wanted to see what others thoughts were.

Also, who would you recommend in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that you would consider to be a reputable and trustworthy home inspection company?

Yep, you have answered your own question. I recommend inspections to all of my customers because you can never have too much information about your biggest investment. To find a reputable inspector in your area, go to the American Society of Home Inspectors website (ASHI) to see who they suggest.

2007-06-11 13:58:14 by sacarey1999