What do I do if my builder does not allow a third party home inspection?

Is your builder not allowing you to get a third party home inspection? Here are various arguments you can use to convince him. Remember, a third party home inspection is your fundamental right as a home buyer.
Question #1: What do I do if my builder is saying no to pre-delivery home inspections, since they think that inspectors might cause damage? 
Push back with a NO! Tell them, Inspection is a non-invasive process. Moreover, you as home owner will not allow anyone damaging your home. If they still doubt, they can depute someone or take stock of situation “before & after” the inspection for their assurance.
 
Question #2: What do I do if my builder is saying no to pre-delivery home inspections, since he is worried about the poor quality of home he has built??
Insist on an inspection in any case! Tell them, If so, it is better & cheaper to fix the issues before anyone moves in!
 
Question #3: What do I do if my builder is saying no to pre-delivery home inspections, since they are confident of the quality of home they have built?

Insist on an inspection! Tell them, If so, they should be happy to get it vetted by a 3rd party inspection firm; independent review proving their quality would be the cherry on top for them.

 

Question #4: What do I do if my builder is saying no to pre-delivery home inspections without specifying a reason?
1) Tell them that getting a good quality home is a fundamental right; one of the reasons you invested in his brand is because of the high quality standards you presumed you will get. The only way to validate that is by hiring a 3rd party inspection company.
 
2) Tell them that you, the home buyer, are not technically qualified to gauge the quality of the house and therefore an expert is needed.
 
3) Tell them that catching issues at an early stage gives them a chance to fix it too, rather than any negative impact on their brand afterwards.
 
4) Tell them that other builders, their peers allow inspections and why are they different?
 
Question #5: What to do if my builder is saying no to pre-delivery home inspections, after all my efforts? (like repetitive follow-ups, sensitizing my fundamental right, peer builders allowing and so on..)
Push back and Ask for guarantees – If they do not budge and instead suggest an inspection after possession, then ask for a written letter wherein they agree that any issues found during the 3rd party inspection service will be fixed by them.

There you are – those are the various arguments that you can use to convince your builder to let you get a third party to perform a home inspection. Remember, a third party home inspection is your fundamental right as a home buyer. Get experts to inspect your home and save time and money!.  

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Sudhindra Naib

Serial Entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in Solution Management and Technology Leadership. CoFounded 4 companies. 2 patents held. I love innovating.
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