When buying an existing home, inspections are a must, no questions asked. You don’t want to inherit a house with problems.

However, the need for an inspection is not so obvious for a new build. Why would one consider it, you may ask, when clearly everything is brand new?

It’s recommended to have an inspection done on a new build for various reasons:

New structures are not always error-free. A brand-new home can have a lot of issues. Such as;

Cracks on sidewalks and driveways
Incorrectly installed siding
Drainage issues
Nail pops
Indoor moisture problems
Incorrectly installed appliances
Etc.

Some of these issues may be due to the incompetence of the contractors, or sometimes they can be just that, a mistake.

Also, the City engineers may not identify these issues since they usually focus on the bigger picture, such as improper wiring and whether the home is safe to be occupied.

On the other hand, a home inspector will do more in-depth inspections better than the bare minimum that municipal inspectors do.

A new build inspection is like an insurance plan; you get the issues fixed right away rather than later and on your budget. But if you identify the problems earlier, fixing them will be solely on the builder. Looks like a win, right?

A new build inspection also ensures your home is safe when serious issues such as leaks are identified and rectified.