A question for the public. Are you making sure to get a phase inspection on your new construction homes?
1,537This is very important and another reason to use a REALTOR so that we can recommend the necessary inspections and guide you through the process.
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About 5 years ago
Thank you for this post. I remember a friend few years ago who bought a new home the whole street of homes had no insulation in one wall of the homes. VERY important
to do inspections in a new home since the moment they pour the slab. A lot of contractors don't want you to do it but make them call you to tell you when they will start the process and have a inspector out there even if it's 5 am.
to do inspections in a new home since the moment they pour the slab. A lot of contractors don't want you to do it but make them call you to tell you when they will start the process and have a inspector out there even if it's 5 am.
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DislikeAbout 6 years ago
New home inspections are just as important as resell homes because the builder contractors make could make mistakes that could be devastating to the buyers and could come up later when the buyers are trying to sell the home.
About 7 years ago
Indeed, anybody can make a mistake, including builders!
I would recommend hiring an inspector and keep good copies of all warranty documents.
I would recommend hiring an inspector and keep good copies of all warranty documents.
About 7 years ago
I always suggest 3 inspections on new construction, foundation before the pour, pre-sheetrock, and a final. I have been surprised at how many deficiencies have been found on the pre-pour of the foundation! I had an out of state buyer building a $975K home in Cinco Ranch and the pre-pour foundation inspection ended up being the most important one of all! The beams were all 2 feet short on the depth! The builder immediately took action and had them all corrected, but of my goodness, what a tragedy it would have been down the road if the buyer had not spent the extra $ to get this one done. The weight of this 6000 sq ft house on a weak foundation not designed to carry the weight could have caused major structural movement down the road. Buyers, Get these inspections done!
About 8 years ago
In my experience most people think that because the home is me they don't need to. People don't realize some builders building standards are not up to current code.
About 8 years ago
Kelly,
Thank you for your reminder. I remember buying my first newly constructed home, before I was a Realtor and did not use a Realtor. Oh, how I regret not having someone on my side to guide me through the process.
Disclaimer: Answers provided are just opinions and should not be accepted as advice.
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