Many
home buyers believe they do not
need to perform a home inspection if a house is less than five years old. While understandable, this is a dramatic misconception
that could prove costly.
Even
brand new homes will have defects of one kind or another, regardless of the construction
quality. This happens since homes are built by humans, and there are bound to
be oversights and mistakes that could give rise to flaws in the house.
Moreover,
the first occupants of a brand new home may make modifications or perform
renovations while they are living there.
This could include changes to the electrical wiring, or installation of
a new bathroom. If they list the home for
sale after a few years, potential problems should not be overlooked.
For
this reason, new homes should be inspected regardless of whether they will be delivered
along with a builder's warranty. Home buyers assume they do not require a
professional home inspector
as municipal building inspectors conduct inspections on new homes. But that
alone may not be enough. As a future
owner of the home, you want a certified inspector to investigate the home from
the perspective of an occupant, which is a much higher standard of care. There is a marked distinction between a professional
home inspection and one performed by a
county or municipal inspector. The county/municipal inspector confirms code
compliance. The home inspection report
prepared by the qualified home inspector will provide a comprehensive summary
of all areas of concern.
Though
there are quality control programs in place for new construction, it does not
indicate future construction problems that might have been overlooked during
that phase. These defects might show up later in the life of the house, most
likely after the builder warranty has expired – but while you may still be an
occupant of the home.
Home owners usually encounter these problems after the first year or two without knowing the actual reasons. Only a professional home inspector can conduct an in-depth inspection and point out the various issues to the prospective owner.
Home owners usually encounter these problems after the first year or two without knowing the actual reasons. Only a professional home inspector can conduct an in-depth inspection and point out the various issues to the prospective owner.
Buyers
of brand new or relatively new homes should not overlook the home inspection portion of the purchase
process. A high quality home inspection
is always worth the minor investment – considering the overall cost of a new
home.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this information. I have been trying to see if I should really hire a building inspector and after I read this my decision was certainly made!
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