Most homeowners know the importance of regular home inspection. New homeowners are however not acquainted with some of the key responsibilities that lie within their domain. You might be aware of the many calamities that reportedly befall buildings on an annual basis. Some of these tragedies come as a result of negligence when it comes to keeping the building in good shape. If you have a new house or you are a prospective homeowner, you should be concerned about the integrity of your construction. Here are some home inspection tips you should be aware of.
1. Inspection is necessary for every phase during construction
In general, a lot of people schedule one or two inspections for a new house and it is not a wise thing to do. Contrary to popular belief, inspection is not a one-time time thing that should just be ticked off the checklist. Home inspection is a process that should prevail during the whole construction process. For starters, a proper inspection needs to be done before any concrete is poured into the foundation. Some of the worst structural blunders occur at the foundation phase and undermine all the preceding construction phases. To guarantee structural integrity, therefore, proper new construction inspection needs to be done.
2. The inspection must always be timely
Whether you have an independent inspection firm or you have a company that is overseeing the entire construction process, your goal should be to ensure that the inspection is done in a timely manner. Timely inspection entails getting the
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