Comments on: Do You Need A New Construction Inspection? http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2008/05/do-you-need-a-new-construction-inspection News and Reviews of Seattle's Condo and Loft Communities Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:36:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Phil http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2008/05/do-you-need-a-new-construction-inspection#comment-46525 Phil Sat, 10 May 2008 15:33:10 +0000 http://seattlecondosandlofts.com/2008/05/do-you-need-a-new-construction-inspection#comment-46525 Can't agree with you more. The last two condos I bought were brand new and had a list of problems that scared me: 1) Gas fireplace was improperly installed and the gas line had a big ol' kink in it. 2) Drain plugs from the plumbing pressure testing were still in place. 3) Air ducts were left unconnected so the entire upstairs received zero airflow. 4) Garbage was left in the attic and crawlspace. 5) Insulation was missing in the crawlspace. In case you're wondering, these weren't cheap condos either. We're talking $400K and up, and this was five and ten years ago. In short, construction quality is crap. Protect yourself with an inspection. And find your own inspector while you're at it. Certainly don't let the property sales rep suggest one to you. Can’t agree with you more. The last two condos I bought were brand new and had a list of problems that scared me:
1) Gas fireplace was improperly installed and the gas line had a big ol’ kink in it.
2) Drain plugs from the plumbing pressure testing were still in place.
3) Air ducts were left unconnected so the entire upstairs received zero airflow.
4) Garbage was left in the attic and crawlspace.
5) Insulation was missing in the crawlspace.

In case you’re wondering, these weren’t cheap condos either. We’re talking $400K and up, and this was five and ten years ago.

In short, construction quality is crap. Protect yourself with an inspection. And find your own inspector while you’re at it. Certainly don’t let the property sales rep suggest one to you.

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