You notice something during construction that does not look right. Maybe a support post is sitting near the edge of a pier. Brickwork is crooked. Mortar joints are inconsistent. Water is collecting where it should drain. There is a gap beside a window, a crack in a wall, or a piece of flashing that looks more decorative than functional. You ask the builder about it. “It’s fine.” “It’s only cosmetic.” “It passed inspection.” “We build them like this all the time.” Those answer