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Updated almost 2 years ago on . Most recent reply

Home inspection or not?
I am buying a brand new construction and was wondering if it makes sense to spend the $400 for a home inspection? What could possibly turn up with a brand new build? I am open to hearing all opinions.
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100% recommend. New homes are built by guys that are typically overworked and juggling 20-25 homes at a time. They're human and can make mistakes like the rest of us. Yes, it's going to be a lot less than a home built 30+ years ago and you'll have a 1-2-10 warranty, but you'd be surprised what can happen in new construction. I've seen plumbing, electrical and other major issues that got missed by city inspectors and the builder as well.