“It's brand new — what could be wrong?” More than you'd think. New homes are built fast by many hands, and an independent inspection catches the oversights before your warranty runs out.
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A new home is built quickly by many different trades, often under deadline pressure, and the municipal inspections that happen during construction are limited code checks — not the thorough, independent evaluation a buyer deserves. Things get missed: a disconnected duct, a plumbing fitting that wasn't tightened, missing insulation, flashing installed wrong. An independent new-construction inspection is your advocate, looking out for your interests, not the builder's schedule. See our new-construction inspection service.
Disconnected or crushed ducts, unbalanced airflow, and missing dampers are common in new builds.
Loose fittings, missing fixtures, and improper drain slope that lead to leaks or backups.
Gaps in attic and wall insulation that hurt comfort and energy bills — hidden behind finished surfaces.
Improperly installed flashing and roofing details that invite leaks down the road.
Reversed polarity, missing GFCI protection, and unfinished connections in the panel.
Final grading that slopes toward the house, setting up future foundation and water problems.
Most builders provide a one-year warranty. The smartest move is two inspections: one before closing (a pre-drywall inspection is even better, catching issues while framing, wiring, and plumbing are still exposed), and an 11-month inspection near the end of the warranty period. That final inspection finds the settling cracks, stuck doors, and oversights that surface in the first year — while the builder is still obligated to fix them at no cost to you.
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New-construction buyers still benefit from the core inspection guides. Browse the full Learning Center, explore our defect library, or see the complete 120-point home inspection. We serve Hutchinson and all of McLeod County.