Home builders versus home inspectors
Over the last few years I have inspected many new homes for clients. Most of them I have inspected at the time of completion and a handful I have inspected during the construction process. I have found most builders to be respectful and understanding to the clients wants of a third party looking out for them.
While doing these inspections I try to be mindful of the builder, understanding that I am a guest on his property. I feel no need to beat up on the builder or to try and belittle them in some way. I just want to be sure the client is getting a properly built home. In many cases I feel as though I am a mediator between the builder and client since I have no intrest in the property except for the inspection fee. Having spent many years in the building industry I understand it is not all science. In fact in my opinion it is as much an art. Since most clients have never built a new home their expectations can be unreasonable so I try to help find common ground between the builder and client.
My question is this. How do you builders feel about home inspectors checking up on you? Are we a nuisance or do you feel we are providing a need? What say you builders?
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