Our team at OpenWindow Home Inspections has been working in the home inspection business for many years, and one question we get a lot is, “Do I really need to get a home inspection for a newly built house?” We understand where this question comes from—if a home has just been constructed, the reasoning goes, it won’t have had time to wear out yet, so it should be fine. In this article, we’ll explain a few reasons why new construction home inspection services are indeed necessary.
- New Construction Doesn’t Mean Good Construction – The first reason why new construction home inspection services are necessary is because not all builders are the same. Unfortunately, some construction teams may cut corners, and their newly built homes might not be of good quality. Our home inspectors will assess the quality of the construction in the new home you are looking at to help you determine if it’s a wise investment.
- Building Codes Don’t Cover Everything – Construction companies are required to meet certain standards laid out in local building codes, which helps ensure new buildings provide a basic level of safety. However, building codes do not cover every aspect of a building’s design, so it’s important to schedule a new construction home inspection to assess the parts the codes leave out.
- Our Inspectors Check Every Detail – Lastly, we encourage you to schedule a new construction home inspection because our team will examine every detail of the property. A building code inspector or a construction team might let smaller details slide, but our team will take note of any and all issues we find so you can make an informed decision about whether to buy.