Why even a brand-new Minnesota home needs an independent inspection, and when to schedule it. This guide is written for Minnesota homes by Closer Look Inspectors.
New does not mean perfect
Even new construction carries defects — incomplete work, safety concerns, mechanical issues, roofing and insulation gaps, drainage problems, and cosmetic flaws. Builders move fast and crews miss things.
Inspect before closing
An independent inspection before your final walkthrough gets issues onto the builder's punch list while they are still the builder's responsibility to fix. A second set of eyes pays for itself.
The 11-month warranty inspection
Time a full inspection to the end of the builder's first-year warranty, around month eleven. A complete Minnesota freeze-thaw cycle will have surfaced settlement cracks, nail pops, grading issues, and HVAC items — all still on the builder's dime if you catch them in time.
Quick checklist
- New homes still have defects
- Inspect before the final walkthrough
- Schedule the 11-month warranty inspection
- Catch issues while the builder still pays
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