New Home Inspection
This may come as a surprise, but the average new home inspection normally uncovers twice the number of problems as the average older home.
It's New, Why Get an Inspection?
When I speak to potential clients I get asked this question all the time. Common sense tells you that when buying a new home you should expect to get a properly built, problem free property. After all, you spent your hard earned money and you expect your builder and his associates to give you 110%. Sadly, that's no longer the way it works. The days of a builder building one or two houses a year and his own laborers doing all of the work ended over 20 years ago. Today, it's all about how fast it can be built, where costs can be cut, and how many can be built within the year. This holds true for the new condo in Hoboken, the 3,000 square-foot house in Fort Lee, and the 10,000 square-foot house in Alpine.What About the Inspections Done by the City Inspector?
After answering the "Why" question, this question always follows suit. Most town inspectors are over worked and when it comes to inspecting most properties they often need to sacrifice in order to maintain their schedules. At best, they may catch several code violations and ask the builder to make the proper adjustments. Sadly, they sometimes are overwhelmed with work and do not have the time to confirm that the problems have been resolved. Being they don't have any legal liability there is no recourse for the new home owner.Code vs. Quality
This may come as a surprise, but code isn't the same as quality. Town inspectors only inspect for code compliance, not quality of workmanship. Houses having major problems can pass code inspections and an unsuspecting buyer can end up paying the price. At best, some problems are caught before closing, but most of the time problems are discovered after the fact. Reaching a builder by phone and resolving problems before you close is in itself sometimes difficult. Once you close, it can be virtually impossible to get a builder on the phone. Having the builder come to your home to make repairs is often nothing short of a miracle.How Can I Protect Myself?
The best way to protect yourself is by getting a 411 Inspection Services New Property Inspection. This type of inspection is very similar to having a regular Property Inspection. The difference is that it takes a bit longer because of the greater number of problems we need to document. Protect your best interests by getting a New Property Inspection prior to closing. Doing so will help you identify problems prior to closing, avoid potential headaches with the builder after you close, and finally, give you peace of mind.For more information on the different type of Property Inspections click on the applicable Inspection type listed bellow, or call 411 Inspection Services today at 201-530-1553.
