When you buy a new home, everything should be brand new, without flaws and working perfectly, right? In theory “yes”, however the reality of the situation is that even if you are buying a new home, you should consider getting a home inspection. The builders of the home may object, stating that the county inspector is going to be inspecting the home, so that should suffice, but the reality of the situation is there are many flaws in homes that only a true professional can pinpoint.
This is not to say that County inspectors are bad, or inexperienced, but let’s be realistic here. Counties only have so many funds available to devote to services, and undoubtedly the inspectors that work for the counties overworked, with too much on their plates. This makes the possibility of them rushing through an inspection and missing something a very realistic scenario.
One way you can approach the subject with your builder is to let them know that this is a necessity, BUT it is going to be something that you will have performed at your expense. If you don’t know the name of a competent inspector, talk with a Real Estate Professional. For instance, when asked, we regularly refer our arsenal of experts to our clients, sphere of influence and prospects, when asked. One of the tools in our arsenal of experts is a great home inspector.
Every inspector will likely have online reviews of their performance. You should look online to find some client reviews. You also should ask for the terms and conditions of the work they are to perform, to ensure that they will truly be doing the job you are seeking them to do.
Purchasing a new home can be exciting and stressful all at the same time. Eliminate one of the elements of stress by getting an inspection to determine that your home has been built properly, according to what you were promised. It will help you sleep at night and you will know you are getting 100% of the value for your hard earned money.
