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What should a cash buyer inspect in Aspen Ridge?

Newer construction still needs a full inspection, and Aspen Ridge, a newer northeast Saskatoon area built out next to Evergreen and University Heights, is no exception. A City of Saskatoon occupancy permit means the build met code at sign-off, not that every system was installed well, and a builder warranty does not cover everything an inspector will catch.

Priority items in a newer home are exterior grading and drainage away from the foundation, the quality of the furnace and hot water system installation, and whether interior finishes like drywall and flooring were rushed at the end of the build. A newer home with a poor foundation pour is a worse buy than an older home with a documented, well-maintained one.

Budget $400 to $600 for the inspection itself, and ask specifically whether the inspector checked for a City of Saskatoon occupancy permit and final inspection sign-off, since a new build without one can carry unresolved deficiencies from the builder.

New does not mean inspection-free. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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