New-House Most Common Defects

Some common defects found during pre-purchasing or warranty inspections:

• Improper grading of yard areas can cause water to collect around your foundation and lead to water intrusion in you basement

• Improperly installed roofing and flashing, which can cause your roof warranty to become void

• Improperly installed exterior wall finishes i.e. brick, vinyl, or aluminum, which can allow water/moisture to intrude into the building envelope

• Drywall cracks and nail pops, often due to inadequate support of structural members

• Door frames out of square and doors that do not open/close

• Flaws in hardwood, vinyl, tile and carpeting

• Improperly installed heating and air conditioning components

• Missing or improperly installed handrails

• Insulation poorly installed in the attic

• Missing proper roof vents or vent holes cut, but roofed over

• Cut trusses in roof or floor trusses

• Improperly installed windows

• Missing backing blocks at tubs and showers

• Missing or not connected cooling vents

• Inoperable or missing GFCI in required areas

• Reversed hot and cold water at faucets, tubs, showers.

• Hot water supply at toilet flushing tanks

• Missing tempered glass in required areas