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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Try to get a thorough home inspection. In VA, anyone can claim to be a home inspector. I always look for one that is part of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

New builds can be tricky to evaluate. Many builders of a new house built on speculation ("spec house") focus money, time, and attention to finish items (examples: appliances, flooring, crown mould) that buyers can readily see. Many cut corners on the structure and on other things hidden behind drywall.  It is important to remember building code is the minimum quality needed for safety. A really good quality house will be built better than the building code requires.

If possible, look closely at the insides of a house by the same builder that is not yet finished and does not yet have dry wall in place. That isn't ideal, but it is better than not looking at such an under construction house. [/quote]
 
Arthitect here.  Home inspectors (AsHi cert means squat) are incompetent and miss so much.  A joke.    Good laughs for the builders.  I recommend getting specialists to inspect the most critical items.  Specifically, hire PE engineers to inspect your foundation, framing, grading  - these are some the most critical components  and inspectors can’t discern between a benign vs ominous crack in your foundation - a structural PE will know and will stamp their seal - this means something.  The builder will respect that and it holds up in court.  The home inspector, not.  Read your home inspector report- the “inspector” absolve themselves of ALL liability. WTF? The PE hold a state license plus years of formal education, training.  It will cost a bit more but well worth it imo [/quote]
We're past the point where an inspector could see framing or insulation, etc.  It's all closed up.  The foundation doesn't have cracks, at least anywhere visible and the rest is behind drywall or buried underground.  I'm not sure what I'd be hiring them to even look at.  If there was a crack, I'd have them take a look.[/quote]

This. And good luck finding a PE willing to do a home inspection. [/quote]

There are plenty of PE/structural engineers who perform new home inspections.   Most charge between $400-800 per visit and opinion then an additional $300 to write up a report with their stamp seal.  Ever heard of Google or ChatGPT?

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