Originally Posted by
Jerry McCarthy
Steve
A cursory look at your "fix" list reveals many legitimate problems and some that are not. However, as a consultant I would spend a fair amount of time evaluating your list, but that takes time and time is money. I recommend you retain a qualified construction consultant (code certified) and have him/her perform a thorough evaluation of your new house including everything on your list. Personally I would like to have seen more photos, i.e.; water heaters located in the attic, master-bathroom whirlpool tub, and both the attic and foundation crawl spaces.
PS: I echo Scott's advice.
I agree with Jerry. A good number of your concerns are very minor in nature and some should have been covered under your contract with the builder. i.e. The scuttle hole attic entrance. This is all that is needed. If you wanted a pull-down ladder this this should have been in the contract with the builder.
You have several good home inspectors in your part of NC that could help. Look for one with experience and knowledge, now is not the time to go cheap. Expect to pay in the area of $175-$225 per hour for an inspector with this type of knowledge base and skill. Based on the size of your home I would say that it would be about a 4-6 hour job for most inspectors.