Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
You should do it once a week because if you don't have an inspector the builder is going to cut corners. They will not put in as much insulation and any other way they can save money.
You should do it once a week because if you don't have an inspector the builder is going to cut corners. They will not put in as much insulation and any other way they can save money.
You mean the inspector should come once a week?
Do you know how much that adds up to be?!
You mean the inspector should come once a week?
Do you know how much that adds up to be?!
It can be done for 1500$ but its worth it. They go out once a week and make sure the builder is doing everything thing correctly. Also if the builder knows someone is checking weekly they will do things correctly. Then they will cut corners on someone elses house and not yours
It can be done for 1500$ but its worth it. They go out once a week and make sure the builder is doing everything thing correctly. Also if the builder knows someone is checking weekly they will do things correctly. Then they will cut corners on someone elses house and not yours
More and more people are getting their new homes inspected. I think its a great idea. One of my Home Inspectors said that he thinks its a good idea to WAIT UNTIL THE HOUSE IS TEN MONTHS OLD and then have it inspected. That way, the house has had time to settle and its right before the one year anniversary of the home so the builder will be coming back to do any necessary repairs.
On the other hand...just had one of my listings inspected by the new buyers. This is a very expensive custom built home. The Home Inspector found that the floor joist under the downstairs l/2 bathroom had been cut incorrectly.
I had my seller call the builder even though the house is 3 years old. The builder was astonished at what he saw! Seems someone cut the floor joist to fit some piping in and never went back to add another floor joist. Even after 3 years, the builder did the repairs!
More and more people are getting their new homes inspected. I think its a great idea. One of my Home Inspectors said that he thinks its a good idea to WAIT UNTIL THE HOUSE IS TEN MONTHS OLD and then have it inspected. That way, the house has had time to settle and its right before the one year anniversary of the home so the builder will be coming back to do any necessary repairs.
On the other hand...just had one of my listings inspected by the new buyers. This is a very expensive custom built home. The Home Inspector found that the floor joist under the downstairs l/2 bathroom had been cut incorrectly.
I had my seller call the builder even though the house is 3 years old. The builder was astonished at what he saw! Seems someone cut the floor joist to fit some piping in and never went back to add another floor joist. Even after 3 years, the builder did the repairs!
Vicki
Thanks Vicki.
Do you know an inspector who is well knowledgeable with all building process, construction, plumbing, HVAC..etc I want to hire someone to basically oversee all aspects of the building process.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
