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Most common defects in Minnesota new-construction homes
Defect Atlas · New-Construction Homes

Most common defects in new-construction homes

These are the defects that concentrate in new-construction homes across the Lake Minnetonka west metro, based on how they are built, sited, and used.

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These are the defects that concentrate in new-construction homes across the Lake Minnetonka west metro, based on how they are built, sited, and used.

Representative Findings

Most common defects in new-construction homes.

Site

Grading & Lot Drainage

Poor drainage is the root cause of most basement water problems and is often inexpensive to correct once identified.

Exterior

Missing Kickout Flashing

A single missing kickout flashing can rot a wall cavity for years before any visible stain appears.

Structure

Deck Ledger & Structural Rot

A failing deck ledger is a life-safety collapse risk and one of the most common significant findings on local inspections.

Roof

Attic Condensation & Mold

Attic condensation rots sheathing and creates indoor-air-quality concerns commonly missed on quick walkthroughs.

See the property types we inspect and the full atlas.

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