Why You Need to Schedule Three Separate Inspections on a New Home
If you want to buy an existing home, then you know that you need to take care and should bring in an inspector to have a look at the property. This is only common sense, as you will want to uncover any problems and find out if the previous owner carried out any modifications that may have caused any problems. Still, if you have brought in a builder to create your new home from scratch, then surely you can avoid this step altogether and simply move in, right? It's surprising how many people think this way, but in truth, it's important to get a home inspection in this case and, to be safe, more than one. Why is this?
Step By Step
Most home builders are trustworthy and can be relied upon to do a good job. However, there may be many workers involved, and some of these may be subcontractors who may have different standards. It's not good enough to be trustworthy here, and you need to make sure that you are getting what you paid for at every stage of the operation.
Stage 1
To begin with, therefore, you need to bring in an inspector to have a look at the foundations and the basic setup of the home. This expert will ensure that the property has been correctly excavated and graded and that all the footings are substantial. This is the base upon which the entire property will be built, so it has to be inspected before any more work takes place.
Stage 2
Next, you should bring the expert back in, before any drywall or sheetrock is introduced. The frame will have been built, the roof will be attached and all the windows installed, but the wall spaces will all be open. Consequently, the inspector will be able to look at the woodwork to see if everything has been installed correctly, as well as the plumbing and wiring.
Stage 3
Finally, you will need an allover inspection to look for errors or omissions. For example, the contractor may have incorrectly plumbed the hot and cold water taps or may have failed to 'hook up' some electrical sockets. The inspector will also need to ensure that the building has been finished in accordance with local standards and regulations so that you avoid any problems with the authorities.
Scheduling Inspections
As you work with your builder on every stage of the project, make sure that you schedule the appropriate number of inspections. Reach out to a company that offers new residential inspections to learn more.
