| Many new homes in Washington State come with a | | | | identify these defects. For example, a small leak in the |
| 12-month new home warranty. The cost of this | | | | wax ring of a toilet, discovered by an inspector's |
| warranty was figured into the sale price so you have | | | | moisture meter, can lead to rotten floors and structural |
| already paid for this assurance. | | | | damage. Bathroom fans not properly vented, or |
| Congratulations if you are a new homeowner! It is likely | | | | vented into the attic, can cause moisture issues (mold), |
| that your builder did a great job overseeing the | | | | rot, and pest problems. Similarly, a common flashing |
| construction and assembly of your home. It is in his or | | | | detail at wall/roof junctions (kick out flashing) is often |
| her best interest to produce a quality product and to | | | | incorrectly installed and can lead to wood rot and pest |
| provide good customer service. However, many | | | | infestation due to water entering the wall cavity. |
| workers were involved in the building process, and | | | | If you own a new home here in Washington, you have |
| sometimes things get overlooked. Small defects in | | | | likely already paid for a one-year warranty. Take |
| materials or workmanship can lead to expensive | | | | advantage of this one time situation before your |
| repairs, over time, if left undetected. A home inspection | | | | twelve months is up. Have a local, qualified home |
| during the eleventh month of ownership is good | | | | inspector go through your new home before the |
| insurance against this happening in your home. | | | | one-year warranty expires. A home inspection is much |
| In the vast majority of new homes that my company | | | | more thorough than the builders "walk through", taking |
| inspects, defects are found that the homeowner | | | | two hours or more to complete.This will help put your |
| wants the builder to correct or repair. Homeowners | | | | mind at ease, and potentially save you thousands of |
| rarely, if ever, venture into the attic or crawl space; | | | | dollars in future repair bills. |
| few have the technical training needed to discover and | | | | |