Most people believe that a new home is a solid home. However, just because a home was built with all the latest technologies doesn't mean the home was built well. When prospective homeowners view a new home, they should always have a home inspection report conducted before making an offer.
What could possibly go wrong with a new home? A great example is in a small town in Colorado. There were 13 original townhomes that had been constructed in the 1970's. In the early 2000's new homes were built around the existing units. People were much more likely to purchase the new units than the old, outdated ones. Within two years the new units were having roof leakage issues. The builder decided to build quickly instead of building well. The result is that a lot of money was sunk into repairing problems that didn't exist in the homes built 30 years before.
This is just one example. Other examples of problems that crop up in new homes are water leaks. The piping should be inspected. Foundations tend to shift or settle over time. While a new home may not have any cracks under the doors, after a few years, if the house has been built on wetlands or in areas that see shifting, such as hills, the house may also shift and large cracks may be found under the doors and in the foundation itself.
One of the key features in new homes is better insulation, or creating an airtight envelope within the home, to increase energy efficiency. However, if there are toxic chemicals from carpets or mold from water leaks, those will not be vented out of the home, but will circulate in the air of the home, potentially aggravating allergies, or worse, becoming the cause of illness.
Wiring will also need to be inspected to insure there are no fire hazards in the home. Infrared thermal imaging systems can detect areas of heat and cold and alert home inspectors to potential fire hazards.
The benefit of having a good home inspection is that many of these problems can be identified before purchasing the home. During a home inspection report, both the inside and outside of the home are inspected. This includes the walkways, roof, foundation, windows and doors. The tendency to believe new is good, has cost many people money. Don't let that happen to you. Hire a licensed home inspector. Check references, both in person and on-line. Be sure that your investment is sound before you sign on any dotted lines.
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