Utah Home Inspector Tip #2

New homes have issues too. Many people fall victim to the idea
that a new home won’t have any issues. What gets forgotten
is the fact that most contractors don’t thoroughly inspect their sub-
contractors work. This is where the issues come into play. Their
are many sub-contractors that will cut corners where ever they
can. This in turn can leave you, the buyer, with possible future
problems. Some of these issues may not surface until after your
home warranty has expired.
For example, on the last new home that I inspected, I found 6
entry points for water to get into the exterior wall cavity. This
becomes an issue for mold to grow, on top of the fact, that during
the freeze/thaw cycle, the stucco will be damaged.
The buyer never noticed these entry points. This could have
possibly cost her thousands of dollars to repair a few years
down the road.

Inspection tip: A new home is just as much in need of an inspection
as an older home. There are many issues that get overlooked in
new construction. Most importantly, the structural caulking on the
exterior. An inspection on a new home is money well spent.

Utah Home Inspection Tip #1

In these tight economic times you might be thinking that you could forgo the home inspection and save a couple hundred dollars. This is a dangerous route.  Banks are desperate to unload these homes and it is in your best interest to make sure you are buying a home without major issues.

Inspection tip: Find a quality home inspector that has your interest at heart.  An inspector that takes time for you will also take time to do a complete inspection of your future home.