My husband and I just purchased a brand new house, but haven’t closed yet.
There is a 10 year structural warranty and a 10 year warranty on the basement for no leaks, etc. There is also a 1 year total warranty on the rest of the house.
The week before closing, we have a walk-through with a company, hired by the builder, who will not only inspect the house with us, but provide any warranty maintenance during the first year.
My questions:
1. Since we have warranties, do we need a home inspection?
2. Since we are doing a walk-through, and this company will be required to provide maintenance for the first year, do we need an inspection?
Additional Information: After we do the walk-through, one week before closing, we also will have a 90-day walk-through and then an 11-month walk-through.
The builder we are going with has been in business for a very long time and is well-respected in our state. We feel they are trustworthy, and are impressed with the one-year service plan they provide with every home purchase. But you can never be too careful.
Thanks for all serious answers!
