As far as a independent home inspection, yes it can be done before closing. We have had two independent home inspections done on two homes in TV before closing. One was a model home in Pennecamp and this one in Sanibel which closed on Feb 29th. In our Pennecamp home our inspector found a number of issues, many cosmetic. All this was found and submitted prior to closing.
We had a independent inspection done before closing in Sanibel and the findings, which were minimal, again mostly cosmetic was submitted to our realtor and given to the builder to be addressed by closing. Then within 30 days after closing, at the request of the builder, we made a list of other items to be addressed and those were submitted to the Home Warranty Office and were quickly taken care of. Only one caveat, concerning tile grout cracks, we were advised to wait until the end of our first year to turn in any concerns because we are allowed just one visit to repair those issues.
Also, it is recommended to do a final inspection before your year anniversary.
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