Some of that looks sloppy, egregious. Some not terrrrrrible but surely not an A+ job. Pick your battles— I’d you have other big items for the builder to address ….

Photos 1 and 3 show sloppy paint job. 2 and 4 looks like sloppy mudding/taping/sanding. If you have a punch list already going I’d “blue tape tag” these spots and request touch up. Looks like sanding and touch up would help a lot

@Weathy here are a few more photos. The builder did send his painter out for another issue, but the painter didn’t finish the job 🤦‍♂️

What type of build, tract/developer home or custom? Tract/developer may be the best you will get, but doesn't hurt to ask again. Custom, completely unacceptable.

Drywall finishing has 5 levels of finish possible. Builds have way more than 5 levels of quality and expense involved. If you’re at a Level 10 of home expense in your market, that isn’t acceptable. If you’re at a Level 2 home expense, you cannot expect a Level 10 house with a Level 5 drywall finish. Your expectations need to match the level of home you purchased.

Most people are unfamiliar with the concept of levels of finish. These levels are based on the amount of time and skill required for a number of the trades and the amount of money spent to achieve these levels. Drywall, finish carpentry and painting come to mind.

If you have purchased a "custom" or "semi-custom" new home build in a development, you are simply not going to get the highest level of finish that is possible because you didn't pay for that type of finish.

Nonetheless, these pictures would indicate some pretty shoddy workmanship. Your drywall, trim and paint are probably the least of your problems. Start taking a hard look at your foundation, drainage, roof, framing, guttering, HVAC, electrical and plumbing. Do this sooner rather than later so you can start hounding their warranty department to fix all of the hidden issues as well as the ones you showed in your pictures.

I'd hire an inspector and have an HVAC, electrician and a plumber to come and look over the home. It's good to have professional eyes on all of your problems. Unfortunately you have already closed on the home and lost most of your leverage.

Thanks for commenting! I had a home inspector come out and there were a few items he noted, but nothing serious.

We’ve had some issues with our HVAC, but the builders HVAC guy got covid and hasn’t been able to make it back out.

The electric was wired by a company that is extremely reputable around here, and that’s about the only thing I trust.

Good call on plumbing. I’ll have to find someone to come take a look.

Unfortunately, I can’t have them fix anything or it will void the builders warranty.

@millworkman

It’s a tract/developer build.

Well, there's the answer. Built to the cheapest standard possible. Here's a tip. Turn off the lights in the room. Then, use a flashlight to go over every wall surface. This is how you will find all the imperfections. Mark them with a piece of painters tape. Your walls will end up looking as if they have measles. But, you will see where all the imperfections are located. There will be a lot.

Typically in mass construction, the builder will do warranty work in three phases. Their warranty schedule is found somewhere in your closing documents. Usually it's right after you move in, six months and eleven months. You are now dealing with the warranty department and not the building department.

Be prepared with a list and pictures of everything you think needs attention. They won't want to do anything. They really don't have to do anything. They just want you to go away. Make sure to prioritize your list. Stand your ground on big things. In the end, you will have to make most of these drywall repairs yourself. Expect lots of nail pops.

Welcome to home ownership.

Its reasonable to expect your home to meet the level of finish (not including upgrades) displayed in the models. Most that you show needs touch up.

Hi Zac - I’m sorry your new home has some disappointing and unacceptable (to me, anyway) problems. My go-to words were already written by Jeffrey Grenz, in the post above mine. I wish you the best and enjoy your new home!