Should I still get an inspection on a brand-new house?

Getting an inspection on a brand-new house is still worth doing, since a home inspector can catch construction defects, incomplete work or code issues that a builder's own final walkthrough might miss. New construction is not immune to problems, and a builder's warranty typically covers repairs but only if issues get documented and reported within the warranty period. An inspection creates that documentation and gives you real leverage before the builder's punch-list deadline passes. Ask Joel for an inspector experienced specifically with new construction.