Why Every New Home Needs A Thorough Inspection

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of thorough inspections for new homes to avoid costly issues after closing.

Send us Fan Mail New doesn’t mean flawless, and we’ve got the stories to prove it. We pull back the curtain on new construction, showing how well-intended builders and fast-moving subcontractor crews can miss critical details that lead to leaks, hazards, and costly fixes after closing. From window installations done the wrong way for years to nails protruding near a staircase where a toddler could get hurt, we break down what we find, why it happens, and how smart buyers stay ahead of it. We...

People in this episode

Host: Jim Troth

Topics covered

• home inspection
• new construction
• buying a home
• safety hazards
• construction quality

Keywords

• home inspection
• new homes
• construction flaws
• safety
• buying tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: new construction, builders, subcontractor crews

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