New Construction - $1M+ - You'd Think They'd Do Better
When I am representing buyers getting a new construction home, I always recommend they hire a home inspector to do a pre-drywall inspection and again when the product is finished at walk through. Just because it is a brand new home doesn't mean there weren't mistakes made. Jay Markanich points out one such mistake here, but I've seen much bigger ones in new construction. Protect yourself and hire a home inspector. And if you are buying in Northern VA, odds are good that Jay will be available to help you with yours.
New construction - $1M+ - you'd think they'd do better.
Everything was high end - materials, appliances, and there was an elevator to all four floors.
The HVAC professional drew an arrow to attempt to inform the buyer which way the air was flowing.
This is so an air filter can be put in with the air flow arrow pointing in the right direction.
Air ALWAYS flows toward the unit.
But this "professional" drew the arrow in the wrong direction!
The yellow arrow is mine. I put it there so I could put this photo on the report.
Of course we talked about it during the inspection and how to properly insert the filter.
We both just shook our heads.
You'd think when you spend so much money buying a house that the little things would be properly taken care of.
But think again!
My recommendation: keep in mind that new construction requires a home inspection. No matter the price! Be circumspect! Call an informed and certified home inspector who sees the big and little things. And in Northern Virginia insist on Jay Markanich.
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC
Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia.
Office (703) 330-6388 Cell (703) 585-7560
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