Isn’t it a waste of money to do a home inspection on a new construction home?
There is no question that it would be a waste of money to have a standard home inspection performed on a new construction home. Home inspectors who perform nothing but resale inspections are trained to overlook cosmetic or appearance issues.
Las Vegas Valley newly constructed homes with a list of the most commonly observed adverse issues that we have documented over the years:
- 79% of the homes inspected have missing or insufficient insulation.
- 67% have cabinetry issues.
- 73% have improper paint issues.
- 42% fail the air conditioner differential test.
- 85% (with “Jacuzzi” tubs installed) have improperly supported tubs.
- 63% of the homes have exterior sealing / finishing issues.
- 54% of the homes have improperly sealed doors and windows.
- 36% of the homes (with Low-E windows) have reversed Low-E windows.
There is a tiny window of opportunity prior to the closing of a home and before the one-year warranty expires that builders typically offer to have your home inspected by a outside party. Your Realtor can offer you choices and explain the benefits.