Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin
Most contractors have some type of quality control, however their quality control may only consist of a single review at the final phase of construction. Without inspecting each systems of the property before the drywall goes up, it is impossible to determine if there are any hidden construction defents. City and county building inspectors are only required to verify that buildings meet minimum code requirements and they are often rushed to meet a busy schedule, which can lead to construction errors going unnoticed.
When a property is under construction there are many things that can go wrong, which may take years to surface. Errors during construction can often lead to expensive repairs in the future. Construction defects can be expensive to repair after the construction has been completed, by many can be easily fixed if they are discovered while construction is still under way.
Roofing
inspect roof system with number of layers, flashing, and protrusions
Foundation
determine type of foundation
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Home Check Inspections follow the Virginia inspection codes thoroughly, reliably and without bias.
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Most contractors have some type of quality control, however their quality control may only consist of a single review at the final phase of construction. Without inspecting each systems of the property before the drywall goes up, it is impossible to determine if there are any hidden construction defents. City and county building inspectors are [...] - Read More
