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Should I get a pre-drywall inspection in addition to final inspection?
psshomebuyer
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Hi all! I'm new to this forum but figured a money saving expert site would be the best place to ask this question. We just bought a new (under construction) house and we are first time homebuyers. The realtor mentioned the option of getting a pre-drywall inspection (in addition to a final inspection once the house is completed). Trouble is...this costs extra money.
Do any of you have experience in buying under construction homes and did you get a pre-drywall (sheetrock) inspection done? The advantage is obviously that the inspector can see through the walls, check the wiring, etc. The other side to this story is that the builder must get it all inspected (AC/electrical etc) anyways to continue with insulation and drywall. So do I trust the inspector he hires? Or do I pay out the nose for two separate third-party inspections?
Help!
Do any of you have experience in buying under construction homes and did you get a pre-drywall (sheetrock) inspection done? The advantage is obviously that the inspector can see through the walls, check the wiring, etc. The other side to this story is that the builder must get it all inspected (AC/electrical etc) anyways to continue with insulation and drywall. So do I trust the inspector he hires? Or do I pay out the nose for two separate third-party inspections?
Help!
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Sounds like a purchase in the US?
This is a UK site, so you're unlikely to get a reliable answer, sorry.I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.0 -
Oh my goodness!oops! I had no idea! My bad.0
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