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Why Does a New Home Need to be Inspected?
A professional inspection report gets builders attention and resolves issues quicker. As with any seller, builders are much more agreeable to fixing issues before money exchanges hand than after. It is a lot easier and less costly to fix issues and keep you as a buyer than to find another. It is to the builders benefit to make you happy before you move in.
We see many issues on pre-owned homes that existed when the house was new, but the owner never knew because an inspection was not done. Eventually the warranty will expire and you will be responsible for the repairs.
Unknown safety issues may exist. We routinely see safety related deficiencies on new and 11 month warranty inspections such as missing or non functioning GFCI outlets, arc-fault breakers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
A professional inspection report gets builders attention and resolves issues quicker. As with any seller, builders are much more agreeable to fixing issues before money exchanges hand than after. It is a lot easier and less costly to fix issues and keep you as a buyer than to find another. It is to the builders benefit to make you happy before you move in.
We see many issues on pre-
Unknown safety issues may exist. We routinely see safety related deficiencies on new and 11 month warranty inspections such as missing or non functioning GFCI outlets, arc-
Custom Home with No Ceiling Insulation
Truss Hanging Only by Nails in Attic
What is the Difference between a City Municipal Inspector and a Professional Licensed Inspector?
Municipal Inspector:
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Looking primarily at code compliance and may not report deficiencies such as nail hole in the roof or conditions conducive to termite infestation.
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May not go into the attic or crawlspace
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Often final inspections are done before the utilities are on so testing of items such as outlets, hvac systems, appliances etc. will not be performed.
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Professional Licensed Inspector:
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Inspects by the Standards of the Texas Real Estate Commission
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Will go into the attic and crawlspace
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Can only perform a thorough inspection when electricity and water are on so that outlets, hvac systems, and appliances will be tested.
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Is able to spend more time on inspection.
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