New-Build Defects: Disconnected Ducts & Flashing | Surprise, AZ Inspector Finds
Key Takeaways Brand-new homes in Surprise's fast-growing areas often hide construction defects like disconnected ducts and roof flashing errors that are invisible from a standard walkthrough. Three inspection checkpoints (pre-drywall, final walkthrough and the 11-month warranty visit) give buyers the best chance to catch problems before they become expensive. Understanding why fast-paced construction leads to mistakes helps buyers know exactly what to ask their builder before closing. Buying a brand-new home in Surprise, Arizona feels like a fresh start. Everything is shiny, the paint smells new, and the builder hands over a stack of warranty paperwork that sounds reassuring. Yet behind the drywall and under the roof tiles, plenty of new homes carry problems that will not show up until months or years later, when they are far more expensive to fix. Desert State Home Inspections has spent time examining these newer builds around Surprise and points to a familiar pattern of hidden is...