A Texas-based property inspector has revealed the shocking mistakes he found in newly built homes that left many wondering if a new home is worth it.
On the TikTok account inspector randleThe professional published videos of all the obvious problems he finds in new construction homes.
In a video With more than five million views and the title “as we always say, just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s good,” Randle found several alarming problems with a new $420,000 home.
Randle noted that nails meant to connect the rafters that support the weight of the roof and form the structure of the house are misaligned.
“Every new build, every one I do, they’ll never be able to connect the beams to the ridge,” he said.
A Texas-based property inspector revealed the shocking mistakes he found in new construction homes that left many wondering if a new home is worth it (file image)
On the outside of the roof, he noted that the gutters are missing the flashing that prevents water from infiltrating the space between the roof and the structure.
In the garage, he tested the ground fault circuit interrupter protection on electrical outlets, which can prevent electrocution, and discovered that, despite being labeled protected, it was not.
Randle discovered in the bathroom that the shower head was not sealed properly and was dripping water.
He said the garage door inside the house was supposed to close on its own, but it didn’t have the correct hinges.
He also discovered that the house was missing air filters, had leaking pipes and cracks in the tiles.
In another video Randle walked through the front door of a newly built $560,000 home and found nails sticking out of the hinges.
He also found a crack in the foundation and a diagonal step crack in the bricks that he said “points to structural movement.”
Experts recommend buyers arrange their own outside inspections before moving into a newly built home (file image)
LJP Construction Services research shared by online builder found that the most common causes of construction problems in new homes are deficiencies in field workmanship, misinterpretation of plan details, and deviations from manufacturers’ recommendations.
Recent findings of US News and World Report suggested there is a growing supply of new-build homes that could provide relief to buyers looking to buy in the coming years.
They predict home sales will remain limited as mortgage rates remain well above the six percent level.
The growing number of newly built homes is good for buyers because finished homes cost builders money to hold in inventory and they may be eager to sell, the report said.
Cy Porter, a home inspector in Phoenix, told the outlet that he suggested buyers hire their own outside inspections before moving into a newly built home.
