A Texas-based property inspector has revealed the shocking errors he found in new construction homes that left many wondering if a brand-new house is even worth it at all.
On the TikTok account Inspector Randle, the professional posted videos of all the glaring issues he finds in new construction homes.
In one video with over five million views with the caption, ‘as we always say, just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s good,’ Randle found several alarming problems in a $420,000 brand-new home.
Randle pointed out that the nails intended to connect the rafters that support the roof’s weight and form the home’s framework are misaligned.
‘Every single new build, every single one I do, they can never get the rafters connected to the ridge,’ he said.
A Texas -based property inspector has revealed the shocking errors he found in new construction homes that left many wondering if a brand-new house is even worth it at all (stock image)
On the exterior of the roof, he pointed out that the gutters are missing the counter flashing which prevents water from infiltrating the gap between a roof and the structure.
In the garage, he tested for ground fault circuit interrupter protection in the electrical outlets – which can prevent electrocution – and found that despite being labeled as protected, it was not.
Randle found in the bathroom that the shower head was not sealed properly and water was leaking from it.
He said the door from the garage to inside the house was supposed to be self-closing but didn’t have the correct hinges.
He also found the house was missing air filters, had leaky pipes and cracks in the tiles.
In another video Randle walked through the front door of a $560,000 new construction home and found nails sticking out of the hinges.
He also found a crack in the foundation and diagonal stair-step cracking on the bricks which he said ‘points to structural movement.’
Experts recommend that buyers hire their own third-party inspections before moving into a newly built home (stock image)
Research from LJP Construction Services shared by BuilderOnline found the most common causes of construction issues on new homes are deficiencies in field workmanship, misinterpretation of plan details and deviations from manufacturers’ recommendations.
Recent findings from U.S. News & World Report suggested that there is a growing supply of newly built homes that could provide relief for buyers looking to purchase in upcoming years.
They predict the home sales will remain constrained as mortgage rates remain well over the six percent level.
The increasing numbers of new-build homes are good for buyers because completed homes are costing builders money to hold as inventory and they could be eager to sell, according to the report.
Cy Porter, a home inspector in Phoenix, told the outlet he suggested that buyers hire their own third-party inspections before moving into a newly built home.
