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Originally Posted by villagetinker
You should plan on the inspection before the 1 year warranty is up, you can do it any time so that it is completed before the warranty runs out. We used Frank DeAngelo and were very pleased with his work, found several things I would have never found. Note he is typically booked 2 to 3 months out, so plan ahead.
As for your specific question I do not see the need to have an inspection immediately for a new house, just be careful with any changes that you might make which could void the warranty.
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I agree with VT that this one year inspection is the fundamental inspection that gets the Villages Warranty work list established. However there are certain aspects of your new home which have to be documented earlier as pointed out in previous posts: Check your contract to ensure the current rules.
The walkthrough with the builder is your first chance to get problems documented especially on cosmetic scratches etc. on sliding doors, cabinets etc. This used to be a 30 day limit.
Landscaping also had a 30 day limit. I documented a severe insect/ army worm problem and after tedious complaints and documentation up the line, The Builder replaced 9 pallets worth of sod.
During construction, I pointed out hose bib location, electrical outlet location errors caused by not following the documented specific building plans that our contract was based on and using a standard model layout.
The request to do detailed construction inspection on structure, electrical, and HVAC is the responsibility of the Local Building Inspection Department. The Builder needs to get signed approval for each stage which is documented on the Board for the job and in the County Records. You could not afford to get someone such as Frank D. to oversee the County's Job; and Frank or other inspector may not want to do it do to time constraints, etc.
Your Inspection visits during construction need to be discussed with the builder since he needs to permit your access during non working hours for safety. Hopefully you can establish a cordial working arrangement.
Remember as pointed out above. it is NOT your home until the Closing.