I'm buying a new house and I would like to know if it's worth it to spend some money to hire a home inspector even if new homes are covered under the Ontario New Home Warranty Plan?
Answer:
Because you're in Ontario, you'll probably have one list of deficiencies to submit to the builder as soon as you move in, another within thirty days and a final one just before your first year of occupancy is up. This last on is the one you should have influenced by a building inspector because in many cases, this is the only one builders pay any attention to. Of course, if you have a major problem, you'll want to talk seriously to the builder before that.
