{"id":1493,"date":"2024-05-13T22:10:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T22:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunninspectionservices.com\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2024-05-13T22:11:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T22:11:41","slug":"do-you-need-a-new-home-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunninspectionservices.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/13\/do-you-need-a-new-home-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need A New Home Inspection?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you\u2019re\u00a0buying a new home, should you get your own new home inspection?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you trust an inspector working solely for a builder?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts say you really\u00a0should<\/em>\u00a0get a home inspection on a\u00a0new construction home<\/a>. Pretty much every consideration falls into the \u201cpro\u201d column here, with the exception of the cost of paying someone to do it. (And then there\u2019s the possibility the inspector might find an issue \u2014\u00a0but that\u2019s intel that any informed buyer would actually consider a pro, right?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s our expert-backed guide to dig deeper into the reasons behind that decision-making advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why should you get your new home inspected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One reason a buyer might be moved to buy a new construction home is the expectation that it will be free from issues found in aging houses \u2014 like outdated plumbing or electrical, and even cosmetic flaws. But even though a home is brand new, it can still have issues; in fact, sometimes issues in a home are indeed the direct result<\/em> of its status as brand new construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, contractors work fast \u2014 too fast. Sometimes they\u2019re building to the bare minimum of code. And frequently, they\u2019re subcontracting out projects to a wide array of vendors, whose competence and diligence might range significantly. On top of all that, sometimes mistakes just plain happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the main takeaway is this: buyers should definitely not<\/em> assume that their new home will be flawless just because it is new construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s consider some of the common problems that new construction homes<\/a> might face, and areas that an inspector should plan to specifically scour as part of the comprehensive process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What could go wrong?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Common outdoor issues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n