Buying a newly constructed home is exciting. You may think that you don’t need the house inspected since you are the first occupants. However, new homes are often not perfect. Even the most experienced builders may leave behind issues that aren’t noticeable during the first months of living in the home. If you end up discovering the problems after the builder’s warranty expires, you’ll have to pay out-of-pocket for repairs. Here are 4 reasons to request a builder’s warranty inspection.
1. Your Builder Will Make Repairs at No Extra Cost
A builder’s warranty inspection is a third-party inspection of the entire building. The best time to order the assessment is in the 11th month before the warranty expires. The inspector’s report will detail any defects with the home. If the inspection documents issues that are covered by the warranty, the builder will make the necessary repairs. If you don’t know about these problems before the warranty expires, you will be responsible for any future repair costs.
2. A Builder’s Warranty Inspection Helps You to Protect Your Investment
Constructing or buying a new home is one of the most expensive investments that you will make. A builder’s warranty inspection will determine whether your home is constructed correctly and with quality materials. You can live in your home with peace of mind that your property is safe for your family.
3. A Builder’s Warranty Inspection is an Opportunity to Save Money
Hiring a home inspector may seem like an unnecessary expense. However, a warranty inspection will help you avoid more costs in the future. You may have had a new construction inspection before moving in, but issues may not be noticeable until you have spent time living in the house.
An independent assessment is a smart move before the warranty expires. Since the builder will fix issues found within the warranty time, it is better to know the home’s condition in the first year than to regret skipping the inspection later. You may have to spend a substantial amount of money to fix construction-related issues if you do not ask the builder to make repairs while your home is covered.
4. Prepare for the Future
Minor issues in a home can worsen over time if left unaddressed. You may end up having structural problems later due to unidentified issues with your home’s foundation. If you try to sell the house in the future, problems related to the initial construction could make it difficult to sell.
Take advantage of a builder’s warranty inspection before the 12-month period expires to make sure your home is in its best shape.
In-Depth 360 Home Inspection Services serves the Puget Sound area with builder’s warranty inspections. Contact us to schedule an appointment in Southwest Washington.