New Construction Inspections
Some
people feel that new construction does not need to be inspected because
the local building inspector
checks the house or building before issuing the
Certificate of Occupancy.
Others feel that a new condo unit does not require an inspection.
In reality, new construction needs an inspection just as existing construction
needs an inspection.
Before construction is started, an application is filed at the local building department and a building permit is issued. Periodic inspections are performed by the local building inspector. The inspector is checking for compliance with applicable building codes and zoning codes, whether the building is built according to the plans that were filed at the building department, and whether the building is constructed in a manner that is acceptable to the municipality.
The local building inspector is not checking many of the things that Heimer Engineering's licensed Professional Engineers examine. In fact, there is little overlap between what Heimer Engineering investigates and what the local building inspector checks. After the inspection, the engineering report helps you understand the condition of the building.
Problems Found in New Construction
All problems found by the Engineer
should be added to the punch list
you provide to the builder.
The
following defects were uncovered during a recent pre-purchase inspection
of a newly constructed house. These are all problems that should
be corrected before moving into the house. No
Certificate of Occupancy had been
issued at the time we performed the inspection. However, Closing
had been scheduled for three days after the inspection:
- There was no access panel for the Jacuzzi motor
- The appliance installation was incomplete
- Paint spatters were present on the windows
- The handrail on the main steps was improperly installed
- Many of the windows did not latch properly
- The central air-conditioning system was missing the condensate pump
- The garage door opener was not connected
- The kitchen cabinet doors were improperly adjusted
- There was evidence of water penetration into the basement
- The were non-structural foundation cracks that needed to be patched
- The front door could not be opened from the inside
Many potential problems are beyond the scope of the local building inspector's inspection. This includes obvious minor problems such as a kitchen cabinet door that does not latch properly. Some problems may be detected by careful purchasers. Having a pre-purchase inspection performed by an Engineer maximizes your chances of finding the problems before you move in. You can use the information provided by the Engineer to help create a punch list you can provide to the builder.
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other Engineering services, or for more information, call 800.640.8090
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