New Home Construction: Supply Chain Issues = Increased Need for Home Inspections

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Supply chain issues have had a significant impact on the home building industry in recent years, including impacting our new home builders in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. These issues can range from shortages of building materials, such as lumber and drywall, to delays in the delivery of appliances and other products needed to complete a home.

One of the main reasons for these supply chain disruptions has been the Covid 19 pandemic, which has disrupted global trade and led to shortages of various goods. In addition, the increased demand for new homes during that time due to low interest rates and a desire for more space during the pandemic has further strained the supply chain.

The impact of these supply chain issues on home builders can be significant. For example, shortages of materials can lead to delays in the construction process, which can result in missed deadlines and frustrated customers. In addition, the high demand for materials has led to price increases, which can increase the overall cost of building a home.

Despite these challenges, home builders are doing their best to adapt and find ways to continue building homes for their customers. However, these supply chain issues make it even more important for potential home buyers to have a thorough home inspection before purchasing a newly built home.

In some cases, it has also caused home construction companies to find alternate suppliers for their materials, which may mean lower quality materials – which impacts the final construction.

Most of the new home builders that we know in the DFW area take pride in their work. Even for those home builders that are scrupulous with their supplies, it’s still possible that, somewhere in the supply chain, shortcuts and inferior products have been used, which can be a potential future source of issues for the buyer of the newly built home.

Even without the impacts that the pandemic have had on the new home construction industry, it’s possible for something to slip through the cracks, which is why we always recommend new construction phase inspections.

A home inspection is a detailed examination of a home’s structure, systems, and features, performed by a trained and licensed professional. During a home inspection, the inspector will look for any issues or defects that may affect the home’s value or safety.

In a newly built home, it is especially important to have a home inspection because it can identify any issues that may have been caused by the supply chain disruptions. For example, if there were delays in the delivery of certain materials or appliances, this could potentially lead to incomplete or faulty installations. A home inspector will be able to identify and report on these issues, so the home buyer can make an informed decision about the home.

Also don’t forget that while sometimes a home builder company will try to encourage you not to use a real estate agent, the staff employed by the home builder is usually looking out for their best interest not yours. Using a real estate agent for your purchase is your right, and they can also help you navigate through the process of purchasing a new construction home. Your agent and your inspector are two important people on your team.

Overall, supply chain issues have had a significant impact on the home building industry and have made it even more important for potential home buyers to have a thorough home inspection before purchasing a newly built home. A home inspection can help identify any potential issues or defects that may have been caused by supply chain disruptions, allowing the buyer to make an informed decision about the home and providing peace of mind.


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