Also known as blue tape inspection, a blue tape walkthrough is a part of new home construction.
This type of walkthrough is usually conducted after 3-4 weeks once the new home construction is completed.
At that time, the potential buyer meets with a builder’s representative, such as the agent representing the builder or the site manager, to proceed with the walkthrough of the newly constructed home.
The buyers have the option to bring their real estate agent or a knowledgeable person to help them address any issues in the construction.
Blue tape inspection is just like a regular home inspection in which the buyer will go through any issues in the home, whether big or small, that they want to fix.
These issues may include major blemishes like a crack in walls and minor blemishes like the incorrect color combination.
The buyer, buyer’s agent or representative, and builder’s agent will together address these issues and mark them with the help of blue painter’s tape. Hence it is called a “Blue Tape Walkthrough.”
Blue tape inspection helps the buyer and the builder identify problems big and small.
This way, buyers can request the builder to fix the issues before they decide to move in.
Some may be more important or require more work than others. But, if left untreated, serious damage can pose a real threat to the safety of the residents and the integrity of the house.