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At the Ontario New Home Warranty Program (ONHWO) we often hear new homebuyers calling the preâ€"delivery inspection overwhelming. This inspection, during which you and your builder‘s representative tour your new home, examining it room by room and noting any problems such as Be meticulous and thorough during inspection Before making a preâ€"delivery inspection, ONHWP advises new homebuyers to get prepared. Make a written list of every item you want to missing features, unauthorized substiâ€" tutions, unfinished work or defects, is indeed important, but it should not be intimidating. examine and then, as you inspect the house, check off each item and make notes regarding anything that appears awry. Also, gather all papers that docuâ€" ment what you ordered so when you make your inspection you can make sure you received exactly what was requested. During the inspection, be thorough and meticulous. This is a terrific time to get to know your new home. Get down on your hands and knees and really look around. Also, bring a spouse, relative or friend with you on the inspection as an extra set of eyes. (See ‘Don‘t page 3