Home Inspection on a new build???

[Tom&JenC]

We close on our new home (Village of DeLuna) in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting a regular home inspection on a brand new home? This is our first new home so we're not sure about this. Is the new home guarantee enough protection? it would be nice to save a few bucks, I guess. I'm in favor of getting it, the wife not so much.

[champion6]

We close on our new home (Village of DeLuna) in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting a regular home inspection on a brand new home? This is our first new home so we're not sure about this. Is the new home guarantee enough protection? it would be nice to save a few bucks, I guess. I'm in favor of getting it, the wife not so much.You don't want to skip the home inspection, but postpone it until about 9-10 months after closing. A good inspector will submit the report to the TV Home Warranty Dept. for corrections to be made before the one-year warranty expires.

[Tom&JenC]

You don't want to skip the home inspection, but postpone it until about 9-10 months after closing. A good inspector will submit the report to the TV Home Warranty Dept. for corrections to be made before the one-year warranty expires.

That's a great idea. Thank you.

[Stu from NYC]

You don't want to skip the home inspection, but postpone it until about 9-10 months after closing. A good inspector will submit the report to the TV Home Warranty Dept. for corrections to be made before the one-year warranty expires.

Great advise

[rjn5656]

Definetely get one. You will be amazed all the little things they will find that you will overlook.

[Debfrommaine]

Three new homes here and we always get the outside inspection ten months into the first year. Warranty Department quickly gets issues resolved.

[FromDC]

We just closed June 1st on a new home. Within 7 days or so, submit a punch list of the cosmetic issues or other fixes that are needed. The builder will give you the punch list form when you do the walk thru with them (the same day you close). We included dead sod on the list and it was promptly replaced.

Right away, schedule your walk thru appointments with your HVAC, irrigation, and pest prevention installers. The builder will give you names/phone numbers. While they are there, they will note issues and get them fixed for you too. I think the installers want to fix things so it doesn't end up on the builder punch list!

Throughout the first year, look for any issues that need fixing and call the Warranty Office for resolution.

As stated in other posts, hire a Home Inspector to look for issues before your 1 year is up.

[kansasr]

You have 1 year to notify the builder of problems. Schedule an inspection well in advance, however, as most of the good ones are booked well in advance.

And yes, it is WELL worth it. The inspection on our new home found many defects that were quickly handled by the warranty department.

[villagetinker]

Make sure you start contacting home inspectors about 3 months prior to the 1 year anniversary, many have packed schedules, we really liked Frank DeAngelo, he was great, found items I would have never found.

[dewilson58]

It depends.

It depends on you and your wife................the skill-sets you have.

People who are no comfortable or confident on self inspection should spend the $$$.

If you &/or wife have skill-sets............save your money for other purchases.

Good Luck.

[retiredguy123]

We close on our new home (Village of DeLuna) in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting a regular home inspection on a brand new home? This is our first new home so we're not sure about this. Is the new home guarantee enough protection? it would be nice to save a few bucks, I guess. I'm in favor of getting it, the wife not so much.
I would recommend doing a professional inspection about a month or so before the one-year warranty expires. Frank D'Angelo is probably the best. But, when you move in, you should do your own detailed inspection. Inspect the countertops for chips and cracks, especially if they are granite or quartz. Run your finger along every edge top and bottom and feel for a chip. Inspect the seams for tightness. Inspect all porcelain plumbing fixtures for cracks. Inspect every window for fogging between the panes. Open and close every door to make sure they latch properly. Use a good flashlight to inspect all ceilings for roof leaks, even in the closets. Walk on every part of the floors to check for loose tiles or squeaks. Shine the flashlight parallel to the long walls to check for excessive dips and bows in the drywall. Buy an outlet tester and check every electrical outlet. Use a level to check the levelness of the countertops and cabinets. Shine the flashlight in the accessible attic areas and look for good insulation coverage. When it rains, check for proper drainage around the house and make sure the gutters don't leak. Inspect all concrete slabs for cracks. Those are some of the things I would do. The Villages warranty department will fix anything you find.

[DAVES]

You have 1 year to notify the builder of problems. Schedule an inspection well in advance, however, as most of the good ones are booked well in advance.

And yes, it is WELL worth it. The inspection on our new home found many defects that were quickly handled by the warranty department.

We bought 9 years ago. Response from the builder for any issues was a positive and pleasant surprise. In terms of well in advance, if close to a deadline I would be sure to put it is writing. I've never heard of it happening but, a letter showing you reported the issue cannot be voided by saying we did not have an opening to look before the warranty ran out.

[Tom&JenC]

This Is the Frank DeAngelo of Leesburg? Right? I just put him in my contacts. There's like 50,000 Frank DeAngelos that inspect homes all over the country...lol

[BlueStarAirlines]

This Is the Frank DeAngelo of Leesburg? Right? I just put him in my contacts. There's like 50,000 Frank DeAngelos that inspect homes all over the country...lol

Hope this helps!

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[Brad-tv]

Another big vote for
Frank D’Angelo he did a amazing job extremely detailed oriented and finds things you would never have thought to look at. He did my house and about 6 of my relatives.

[DangeloInspections]

First, congratulations on your new home! Our company, (consisting of myself and my two sons, Steven and Eric), specialize in one year warranty inspections in The Villages. We love what we do and currently do about 900 per year.

There are two important dates to know as you begin your live as a new homeowner in The Villages. While most of your home has a 1 year warranty, there ARE about a dozen or so things that are only warrantied for 30 days. The good news is that these are things that most all homeowners can check themselves, as they do not require special tools and are not on your roof or in your attic. Because we stay very busy doing the 11th month inspections, we are happy to help folks advising them how to do a proper 30 day punch list inspection to turn in to the warranty department during your honeymoon period of your first month.

There are many things we will find after your home settles that will not show up during that first month, because your home is still new. The important thing is capturing those 30 day items in time....we will find everything else a month or so before your first year is up.

The important thing to know is that we book up quickly. Currently we are booked solid about 3 month ahead of time. We actually have a few dozen inspections booked for next year already...so if you are interested in us doing your inspection please call well ahead of time.

Unlike some other inspectors, we actually walk all over your roof and crawl all over your attic, documenting issues and taking pictures, video, etc. (This is important). We look at everything with a thermal camera, have tools like moisture meters, etc. We check your sprinkler system, smoke detectors and even your microwave for microwave leakage.

We team inspect, which means that both my two sons will be at your home, or myself and one of my sons. When we are done doing everything we do, we will go over your list of concerns and questions, and we then send the report to both you AND the warranty department the same day we do your inspection.

A warranty inspection is a deeper inspection than a normal pre sale inspection on a "used home". Those inspections only look for mechanical, structural and safety issues. We do all that, and we also look for many other issues that we know The Villages will address if documented.

While we are not the cheapest around, (and never will be), our prices are well below the state and national average. Simply put, if we did not find issues and if our customers did not see value in what we do, we would not be so busy. You paid a good amount for your home....a good thorough warranty inspection gets issues repaired or replaced without opening your wallet. It also gives you piece of mind, especially in areas like the roof and attic, A/C and Panelbox..places most folks have never been into or on. There are good reasons we stay so busy....and just like in life, you get what you pay for. We are one of the very few if not the only inspection company in the area that are ASHI, Nachi and FABI certified. Lastly, we work for YOU and have an ethical obligation to do so. While we get along great with the warranty department, we do not work for The Villages....we work for you.


Well, I hope this helps. We love what we do and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and we appreciate the chance to earn your business. Feel free to check out our website; HOME | dangeloinspections (http://www.dangeloinspections.com) or feel free to call us at 352-250-7818.

Respectfully, Frank D'Angelo

[hollyrich2]

We had a home inspection the day we closed. They found several items we never would have seen such as missing roof shingles, cracks, tear in screen on lanai and more. The inspection was sent to warranty department and they started working on it immediately. When you hire the inspector to come back before your year is up again, they should provide a discount. It was well worth the extra cost to us to get that head start on repairing what needed to be repaired.

[missibu@gmail.com]

you don't want to skip the home inspection, but postpone it until about 9-10 months after closing. A good inspector will submit the report to the tv home warranty dept. For corrections to be made before the one-year warranty expires.
great info

[defrey12]

You don't want to skip the home inspection, but postpone it until about 9-10 months after closing. A good inspector will submit the report to the TV Home Warranty Dept. for corrections to be made before the one-year warranty expires.

Yep…exactly what the inspection company told me.

[Tom&JenC]

Hope this helps!

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Ok,thank you, I found the right Frank.

[PoolBrews]

We did this with our new home 10 months after we had purchased it. The inspector didn't find anything that I hadn't already found and had fixed by the warranty department. For me, it was a waste of money.

[SusanStCatherine]

Three new homes here and we always get the outside inspection ten months into the first year. Warranty Department quickly gets issues resolved.

It may have been true for you and most people in the past, but Warranty does not always get issues resolved quickly.

[Villages Kahuna]

Wait 9-10 months to get a better list to submit for your warranty claim. TV warranty service is excellent. After submitting our claim, we had the various sub-contractors coming to address the inspector’s issues within days. I couldn’t have been more satisfied. One sub saw a minor issue (a half hour fix) that wasn’t in the inspector’s report, but he felt should be fixed. He pointed it out and went ahead and corrected it.

Our worst issue was they failed to cut the air vent in the garage roof ridge. Rather than remove shingles, cut the vent and re-shingle, they tore off all the entire garage roof, cut the vent and completely re-shingled the entire roof. I was amazed.

A couple of the subs commented on remembering building our house and how detailed our “builder” was in putting blue tape on everything he wanted corrected. They said we had the best builder in The Villages. The “builder” is the general contractor in charge of building several houses at a time.

[coconutmama]

You have 1 year to notify the builder of problems. Schedule an inspection well in advance, however, as most of the good ones are booked well in advance.

And yes, it is WELL worth it. The inspection on our new home found many defects that were quickly handled by the warranty department.

Totally agree but beware, some items such as a missing window screen or landscape issues (such as dead sod or bush) you only have 30 days. Builders are under immense pressure to finish on time. Check little things such as caulking & if the springs on the garage door match. You will be glad you did.

[SusanStCatherine]

I would recommend doing a professional inspection about a month or so before the one-year warranty expires. Frank D'Angelo is probably the best. But, when you move in, you should do your own detailed inspection. Inspect the countertops for chips and cracks, especially if they are granite or quartz. Run your finger along every edge top and bottom and feel for a chip. Inspect the seams for tightness. Inspect all porcelain plumbing fixtures for cracks. Inspect every window for fogging between the panes. Open and close every door to make sure they latch properly. Use a good flashlight to inspect all ceilings for roof leaks, even in the closets. Walk on every part of the floors to check for loose tiles or squeaks. Shine the flashlight parallel to the long walls to check for excessive dips and bows in the drywall. Buy an outlet tester and check every electrical outlet. Use a level to check the levelness of the countertops and cabinets. Shine the flashlight in the accessible attic areas and look for good insulation coverage. When it rains, check for proper drainage around the house and make sure the gutters don't leak. Inspect all concrete slabs for cracks. Those are some of the things I would do. The Villages warranty department will fix anything you find.

My current experience is there is a lot of stuff warranty will not fix. And a lot of it not quickly.

[mtdjed]

You don't want to skip the home inspection, but postpone it until about 9-10 months after closing. A good inspector will submit the report to the TV Home Warranty Dept. for corrections to be made before the one-year warranty expires.

Good advice but precludes finding some major defect before buying, which may have caused you to change your buying decision. Possibly a remote issue.

Having the Home Warranty is good, but my experience was that it transfers the quality control inspection to the buyer.

Crews building these houses are under pressure to build to a schedule and many hands and trades are involved. One crew may have to cover mistakes by a prior crew. Takes away pride of workmanship.

One example is that a garage door with defective parts was installed. Was not noticed by me. The home inspector I hired found it when I had the home inspected prior to the 1-year warranty expiring. The defect was rusty horizontal galvanized support beams. Certainly, not a deal breaker. The rust was on the downward facing surfaces, not observable unless the door was up and you focused your eyes upward from the entrance to the garage. Required all of those supports to be replaced. When I questioned the builder rep as to how that could happen, he explained that the schedule required the door to be installed at a certain time so that the house could be secured as further work continued (Perhaps installing fixtures, appliances etc). Stopping work to reorder and replace the defective parts was simply not possible, as the work schedule on this house and others must proceed. The workers know that and no punch list was created for follow-up action as they know the customer is covered by a home warranty.

Another example was unfinished tile work in the walk- in shower. The top edge of the tile was not sealed leaving a gap between the tile and dry wall allowing moisture access behind the tile (possible mold issue). The inspector did not even find this. I found it when I was painting that section above the tile. Again, somebody neglected to properly finish the job and the follow-on painters did not feel a need to have it corrected. Left up to the buyer.

Not saying that The Villages provides an inferior home value, but the process and schedule can create issues left for you to resolve. Hence, the Home Warranty is offered as a benefit to cover these issues.

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

I am a retired contractor and do my own inspections on new and old homes. I don’t seem much reason for an inspector when everything is under warranty for the year. But the one person who mentioned to get at home inspection 8 to 9 months after you been in the house it’s not a bad idea especially if you’re not familiar with construction. But also if you’re living in that house for nine months you should know what works and but don’t work by that time. But for a few hundred bucks it’s usually worth sound of mine. But inspections are only as good as the inspector is. But again their warranty department here in The Villages has been very good to us and has fixed everything we said needs to be fixed.
Congratulations on your new purchase. And welcome to The Villages

[SusanStCatherine]

IMHO Money spent on home inspection here in TV would be perhaps some of the best $ ever utilized. With the rapidly increasing pace of construction, there are bound to be more issues. The inspector will find things you might miss. A report submitted directly to warranty from an inspector like D'Angelo carries more weight than you as the homeowner. He is the best according to many personal references. I have D'Angelo scheduled and he has helped me immensely even before my inspection. I wish I had an inspection right after closing as well. At minimum I recommend booking now for D'Angelo at 10 months. If they happen to find very few issues then count your blessings and you will have some peace of mind. Good luck!

[SusanStCatherine]

Quite a few homes in my area had missing insulation found during their home inspections. Are you going up into your attic to inspect? Do you know how much is supposed to be there? Do you own a Thermal camera and know how to use it? Are you going up and walking around on your roof to inspect it?

[Zenmama18]

We close on our new home (Village of DeLuna) in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting a regular home inspection on a brand new home? This is our first new home so we're not sure about this. Is the new home guarantee enough protection? it would be nice to save a few bucks, I guess. I'm in favor of getting it, the wife not so much.

I totally agree. We had Frank DeAngelo come out about a month before the 1-year warranty was up and found quite a few items that we would never have been able to see. Well worth the money considering the items they found. P.S we made our appointment 9 months in advance!

[Kenswing]

D’Angelo Inspections found stuff I would never have. There was romex(electrical wire) touching the vent pipe to our outdoor kitchen. Steve the inspector had to go to the farthest part of our attic to find this. They also found a few minor issues like insulation that had settled. Warranty quickly addressed all the items that D’Angelo submitted, quickly and without question.

Also if you have a smoker, Frank is a great resource for advice and ideas.

[Jerry Leinsing]

It depends.

It depends on you and your wife................the skill-sets you have.

People who are no comfortable or confident on self inspection should spend the $$$.

If you &/or wife have skill-sets............save your money for other purchases.

Good Luck.
Bad advice! Regardless of skill set, you or your wife is not climbing on the roof or in the attic.
Besides, we bought our house for under $300k seven years ago and is reportedly going for above $700k. If you can’t afford the few hundred dollars for a serious house inspection, then you can’t afford to live here.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

We had a home inspection the day we closed. They found several items we never would have seen such as missing roof shingles, cracks, tear in screen on lanai and more. The inspection was sent to warranty department and they started working on it immediately. When you hire the inspector to come back before your year is up again, they should provide a discount. It was well worth the extra cost to us to get that head start on repairing what needed to be repaired. the inspector is not going to give you a discount unless you got something in writing as part of your deal with him, I’ve bought 5 new homes here , I never had many problems and none major what you usually see when you first move in is cosmetic problems that even a non mechanical guy like me can spot , I did have home inspection a few months before the year was up , a couple of the homes had some missing nails in roof , maybe I’ve been lucky , but so have many of my friends , all I can say is the builders do a good job here

[joelfmi]

I recommend very much you get a home inspection from what I have seen published by owners on the talk of the villages who is not any way connected with the builder. From LIc Master Plumber NYC. Especially Plumber, Electrical, windows, sink holes, drainage,, HVAC, structure, sheet rock,, painting, roofing, Make sure you shadow him. Never trust a builder.

[CountryFox]

The builder will do a walk through shortly after you close. Take notes he will give you valuable tips, like putting 1 gallon of water through your A/C drainage line per month to keep it clear. Turning off your house water if you'll be away for a while etc.
Then the builder will tell you that you have 15 or 30 days to submit a punch list of items that need to be addressed. Check for any hairline cracks in walls, ceilings etc., paint drips on the walls, smooth edges on your window edges, check your exterior water drainage when it rains. (my neighbor reported water buildup between our houses through his warranty, they didn't fix it satisfactorily as it was killing the grass, but 18 months afterwards he was persistent and The Villages installed a drain between both houses to deal with the water at no cost to either of us because he had reported it several times through warranty) Once your punch list is submitted the warranty department will contact their contractors to schedule fixing the issues with you.
Then as others have suggested about 9 months from closing schedule a home inspector to go through your house inside and out. Our inspector found there wasn't enough insulation in the attic along with a number of other things. He submitted the list to the warranty department and they arranged for contractors to come fix everything. It was money very well spent as it saved us quite a bit on repairs.
An inspector that comes highly recommended is D'Angelo Inspections 352-250-7818
Good luck and welcome to The Villages!

[SusanStCatherine]

the inspector is not going to give you a discount unless you got something in writing as part of your deal with him, I’ve bought 5 new homes here , I never had many problems and none major what you usually see when you first move in is cosmetic problems that even a non mechanical guy like me can spot , I did have home inspection a few months before the year was up , a couple of the homes had some missing nails in roof , maybe I’ve been lucky , but so have many of my friends , all I can say is the builders do a good job here

You can say the builders do a good job here. That is your personal opinion based on you and your friends being "lucky." Were any of those builds in 2021 or later?

There are many people who are fortunate to not have major or even minor issues. Also, there are those who don't notice problems and there are some who notice and don't care. Unfortunately, I don't fall into any of those three categories.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

You can say the builders do a good job here. That is your personal opinion based on you and your friends being "lucky." Were any of those builds in 2021 or later?

There are many people who are fortunate to not have major or even minor issues. Also, there are those who don't notice problems and there are some who notice and don't care. Unfortunately, I don't fall into any of those three categories.excuse me did you read my whole post , I never said not to get an inspection I said to get one a few months before home and FYI 2020 and yes I sold it after an inspection NO PROBLEMS, not sure (old 83 memory not the same lol ) but I’ve had around 14 homes couple of condos mostly new , so I’m not a novice

[maistocars]

Totally agree with the others who said to wait 10-11 months after you close. The things you find before then, submit to the TV Warranty Dept and they fix right away. Inspection at 11 mo. mark and submit to the TV Warranty dept after that. Frank DeAngelo is an excellent inspector if you need some options to explore..

[joshgun]

That’s what I did and the warranty department worked right from the inspection report.

[MartinSE]

I didn't read the entire list, but it seems most are saying wait until before your one year anniversary. We didn't, we had Frank DeAngelo and it was done before move in. Then again 3 months before the 1 year anniversary.

It costs a little more that way, but we enjoyed having everything fixed sooner. Then the second inspection takes care of anything that comes up later.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Could I ask what they find on your new home in first inspection

[MartinSE]

Could I ask what they find on your new home in first inspection

I suggested two, are you asking me?

We received a detailed report with photographs. It has been almost 3 years now, but it seems like it was over 20 pages. Amazingly detailed. Tiny little scuffs on refrigerator door, that I did not see until it was pointed out. caulking issues on a bathroom sink, sealing around a window in the garage.

All issues were marked with blue painters tape to make it easier to find.

The list was sent into the warranty people and they contacted us letting us know the schedule for repairs, and they contacted the contractors to do the repairs. It was an amazingly positive experience.

The second inspection found fewer issues, some of which were our own fault - things we did or didn't do right.

I have purchased a few homes myself over the years, and the prices put in place here was nothing short of amazing. Every other home I purchase I inevitably felt like I was in the middle between warranty and repairman. Both of them often pointing their finger at the other. I had to coordinate everything. Here NONE of that. Everything was taken care of and I was notified when it would be done. No questions, no haggling - just service.

EDIT: One example was our refrigerator door with a tiny scuff on the top edge. They had to replace the door 3 times to get it perfect. There was never a question of "is this good enough", we said it was, they said, nope, and ordered another. Until they were satisfied it was perfect.

[SusanStCatherine]

excuse me did you read my whole post , I never said not to get an inspection I said to get one a few months before home and FYI 2020 and yes I sold it after an inspection NO PROBLEMS, not sure (old 83 memory not the same lol ) but I’ve had around 14 homes couple of condos mostly new , so I’m not a novice

Yes I read your entire post and my issue is with you generalizing that all of the homes built are of good quality . If you purchased in 2020 then that was prior to PGT windows and Wellborn cabinets - so you cannot say what the current quality of the home build is. A lot can change in a year or two.

[MartinSE]

A lot can change in a year or two.

Based on this comment we should never use any review of any product or company anywhere that is over a year old.

Also, I have found that no product is perfect, more important to me is does the company stand behind it, and make it right. My experience with the developers was excellent customer service, and talking with new comers I see no reason to change the opinion.

[kkingston57]

We close on our new home (Village of DeLuna) in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting a regular home inspection on a brand new home? This is our first new home so we're not sure about this. Is the new home guarantee enough protection? it would be nice to save a few bucks, I guess. I'm in favor of getting it, the wife not so much.

On a new house, I would not get an inspection. You do have a warranty and inspection will not show hidden problems

[MartinSE]

On a new house, I would not get an inspection. You do have a warranty and inspection will not show hidden problems

Warranty will only fix what you find and report. Unless you are an experienced house inspector I can assure you, you will never find all the thing they found for me on our new house. I definitely feel it was money well spent, because I am sure at some point years later I would have noticed some and been complaining about the build quality. Instead, I now know they are all fixed.

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

We close on our new home (Village of DeLuna) in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting a regular home inspection on a brand new home? This is our first new home so we're not sure about this. Is the new home guarantee enough protection? it would be nice to save a few bucks, I guess. I'm in favor of getting it, the wife not so much.

Pls this is not the time to cut costs. Home Inspection BEFORE you buy, you would be very surprised what could go wrong while the house was being built. If they find something, they will correct it FAST so they can pass papers. Once you pass papers you are on their timeline to correct the issue. Just a note.... selling my home in Miami to move here, went through hurricane Andrew 20 years prior. The new buyers had checked and found PERMITS WERE NOT DONE on rebuilding my home. I never checked and ended up losing $20,000 to redo CODE and proper permits. Then in order to sell the house I had to offer $5,000 extra for them to take the house on and fix it. what a mess.... so always always protect yourself

[Tom&JenC]

First, congratulations on your new home! Our company, (consisting of myself and my two sons, Steven and Eric), specialize in one year warranty inspections in The Villages. We love what we do and currently do about 900 per year.

There are two important dates to know as you begin your live as a new homeowner in The Villages. While most of your home has a 1 year warranty, there ARE about a dozen or so things that are only warrantied for 30 days. The good news is that these are things that most all homeowners can check themselves, as they do not require special tools and are not on your roof or in your attic. Because we stay very busy doing the 11th month inspections, we are happy to help folks advising them how to do a proper 30 day punch list inspection to turn in to the warranty department during your honeymoon period of your first month.

There are many things we will find after your home settles that will not show up during that first month, because your home is still new. The important thing is capturing those 30 day items in time....we will find everything else a month or so before your first year is up.

The important thing to know is that we book up quickly. Currently we are booked solid about 3 month ahead of time. We actually have a few dozen inspections booked for next year already...so if you are interested in us doing your inspection please call well ahead of time.

Unlike some other inspectors, we actually walk all over your roof and crawl all over your attic, documenting issues and taking pictures, video, etc. (This is important). We look at everything with a thermal camera, have tools like moisture meters, etc. We check your sprinkler system, smoke detectors and even your microwave for microwave leakage.

We team inspect, which means that both my two sons will be at your home, or myself and one of my sons. When we are done doing everything we do, we will go over your list of concerns and questions, and we then send the report to both you AND the warranty department the same day we do your inspection.

A warranty inspection is a deeper inspection than a normal pre sale inspection on a "used home". Those inspections only look for mechanical, structural and safety issues. We do all that, and we also look for many other issues that we know The Villages will address if documented.

While we are not the cheapest around, (and never will be), our prices are well below the state and national average. Simply put, if we did not find issues and if our customers did not see value in what we do, we would not be so busy. You paid a good amount for your home....a good thorough warranty inspection gets issues repaired or replaced without opening your wallet. It also gives you piece of mind, especially in areas like the roof and attic, A/C and Panelbox..places most folks have never been into or on. There are good reasons we stay so busy....and just like in life, you get what you pay for. We are one of the very few if not the only inspection company in the area that are ASHI, Nachi and FABI certified. Lastly, we work for YOU and have an ethical obligation to do so. While we get along great with the warranty department, we do not work for The Villages....we work for you.


Well, I hope this helps. We love what we do and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and we appreciate the chance to earn your business. Feel free to check out our website; HOME | dangeloinspections (http://www.dangeloinspections.com) or feel free to call us at 352-250-7818.

Respectfully, Frank D'Angelo

We'll be in touch. Thank you Frank.

[Stu from NYC]

Pls this is not the time to cut costs. Home Inspection BEFORE you buy, you would be very surprised what could go wrong while the house was being built. If they find something, they will correct it FAST so they can pass papers. Once you pass papers you are on their timeline to correct the issue. Just a note.... selling my home in Miami to move here, went through hurricane Andrew 20 years prior. The new buyers had checked and found PERMITS WERE NOT DONE on rebuilding my home. I never checked and ended up losing $20,000 to redo CODE and proper permits. Then in order to sell the house I had to offer $5,000 extra for them to take the house on and fix it. what a mess.... so always always protect yourself

Excellent advise

[craigrmorrison]

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We close on our new home (Village of DeLuna) in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting a regular home inspection on a brand new home? This is our first new home so we're not sure about this. Is the new home guarantee enough protection? it would be nice to save a few bucks, I guess. I'm in favor of getting it, the wife not so much.

Here’s my thought stemming from our current situation. We will have our cabinets removed and replaced on a brand new home in Citrus Grove (hopefully before the year’s end). Obviously it pays in our circumstance to wait till the very end. The builder may cause unintended damage.

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Newly purchased home in May. Early within 30 days found a few things myself, then sent list to construction services and they sent workers out to check/fix things.

A couple small divots/tears in the vinyl floor. 2 bulbs missing in chandelier. Outlet in garage sprinkler box loose. Scratch from tape on counter. Also the GE fridge was warm on the sides and not freezing anything so was referred to the GE help # for their guy to check it out. All have been taken care of.

I asked a few questions from each worker who came out and they were happy to share info. The sprinkler guy mentioned there were some flickering light problems that they were fixing on the newer homes and says they resolved many of them but suggested possibly leaving a few lights on for a few hours to make sure they're okay. Others gave advice on care of their product. Floor guy told me he would use floor sliders for under the reclining couch & chair for protection because reclining back could eventually scratch the floor. So I got them.

I'll consider the advice in this thread on an inspector for within the year.