Why do I need a third-party home inspection for new construction?

Your new home will be built by a rotating crew of independent sub-contractors — not full-time employees of the builder whose name is on the sign. In many cases they're the lowest bidder on their trade, working high volume across multiple job sites. Their experience varies. But even experienced people make mistakes, cut corners under pressure, and move on to the next house before anyone notices.

I have seen malfunctioning A/C condensers, unfinished stairs, backflowing sewer lines, warped countertops, cracked interior tiles, and more — days before closing.

Central Florida has one of the highest concentrations of new home construction in the country. City and county building inspectors are stretched thin, performing multiple inspections per day with a narrow window at each property. Their job is code compliance and safety — not cosmetics, not workmanship, not the details that make a house livable. That falls to the builder's own staff, and those items are typically addressed in the final push before closing — sometimes after insulation and drywall have already gone up over the problem.

That last week before closing is where things unravel. Delays happen. Buyers are pressured to close on homes that aren't finished. It happens more than most builders will tell you.

Most issues do get resolved — either before closing or within your 12-month builder warranty. But "most" isn't the same as "yours will," and a warranty claim is a worse position to be in than a pre-closing inspection finding.

AmeriHome Inspections provides a thorough, independent evaluation of your new home's structure and every major system — roofing, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and more. Pre-closing inspections typically run 3 to 4 hours depending on the size of the home. Pre-drywall inspections run 3 to 5 hours. A third-party inspection gives you documentation, leverage, and peace of mind at one of the largest financial commitments of your life.

The builder has their inspector. You should have yours.