What is the difference between a builder warranty walkthrough and a buyer's inspection?
The builder's walkthrough is helpful for learning the home and creating a punch list, but the builder has an interest in moving to closing. An independent inspector has no stake in the sale and works solely to find issues that affect you.
New construction is not flawless. Trades work fast, and inspectors regularly find missing insulation, reversed plumbing, incomplete flashing, unfinished attic ventilation, and electrical errors even in brand-new homes. Catching these before closing gets them fixed under warranty.
Scheduling an independent inspection before closing, and again before the first-year warranty expires, is wise. It ensures defects are documented and corrected while the builder is still obligated to address them, protecting your investment in a new Bloomington home.
