The construction standards you learned from your experience as an inspector or from educational courses are the same as in new construction, but the process of inspecting a new home differs from that of existing homes. Many of the issues or defects found in existing homes were there from day one. Your knowledge and experience of inspecting occupied homes will give you a sense of what you’ll find in new homes, aside from age-related issues or the wear and tear of an older home having been lived in. You may notice that homes being built today have similar issues to the 20- or 30-year-old ...
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