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sportchampps

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Jan 21, 2014 2:58 PM
Ok we're building our first house. Our Final walk through is next week. Is there anything that most people miss or forget to check. Anything you missed on yours or would do differently this time.
Jan 21, 2014 2:58pm
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thavoice

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Jan 21, 2014 2:59 PM
No, there isnt.
Jan 21, 2014 2:59pm
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sportchampps

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Jan 21, 2014 3:54 PM
Yes it is a half basement
Jan 21, 2014 3:54pm
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Classyposter58

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Jan 21, 2014 4:07 PM
That it has walls
Jan 21, 2014 4:07pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 21, 2014 5:04 PM
Check for homeless people living in it. Once you sign the papers, the homeless people are yours and you have to keep them. It's in the constitution.
Jan 21, 2014 5:04pm
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Azubuike24

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Jan 21, 2014 5:39 PM
I once found a $20 bill in my basement and used it as a buy-in to a poker tournament.
Jan 21, 2014 5:39pm
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vdubb96

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Jan 21, 2014 6:59 PM
Half basements are for poor people.
Jan 21, 2014 6:59pm
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LJ

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Jan 21, 2014 8:08 PM
Hire an independent inspector. Seriously.
Jan 21, 2014 8:08pm
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Devils Advocate

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Jan 21, 2014 8:15 PM
LJ;1570491 wrote:Hire an independent inspector. Seriously.
This. It is money well spent.


An inspecter has no relationship with the builder and looks for common defects that you might not be aware of like drywall dust in the ducts ( very common in winter completed homes. )

Also I am sure you have no yard. Make sure there is adequate escrow to cover This.
Jan 21, 2014 8:15pm
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sportchampps

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Jan 21, 2014 9:39 PM
I will look into an inspector and your correct no yards or sidewalk.
Jan 21, 2014 9:39pm
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LJ

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Jan 21, 2014 9:53 PM
Where is the house located? Columbus area?
Jan 21, 2014 9:53pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 21, 2014 10:04 PM
LJ;1570547 wrote:Where is the house located? Columbus area?
Maybe he's building one of the 912833941234823194 brick homes they're putting in New Albany
Jan 21, 2014 10:04pm
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sportchampps

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Jan 21, 2014 11:41 PM
In your old neck of the woods Blacklick off of Havens Corner
Jan 21, 2014 11:41pm
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LJ

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Jan 22, 2014 8:23 AM
sportchampps;1570587 wrote:In your old neck of the woods Blacklick off of Havens Corner
http://www.patchhomeinspections.com/ Rick Harrington. He is a great inspector. Offers new build inspections as well.
Jan 22, 2014 8:23am