You are about to embark on one of the largest investments you will make, therefore you should protect your rights as a home buyer & have a LICENSED REAL ESTATE HOME INSPECTOR inspect & evaluate the present condition of your potential investment, this includes new homes as well, do not be fooled into believing that the builder is after your best interest.
Nobody will protect you in your home buying experience, EXCEPT YOU. Therefore you must become educated & make good decisions in the process, that's were a licensed HOME INSPECTOR comes in.
A good Home Inspector will be well educated in construction techniques, thorough, honest, sincere in his reporting of the facts, but it is still up to you to find the right home inspector. Make sure you interview for a good inspector because there is a difference in what we do, do not be fooled into believing in picking the cheapest inspector because we all do the same this is just not the case.