11-Month Warranty Inspection
Make the builder's warranty work for you while it still can.
A new house settles and shows its flaws during the first year. Most builder warranties cover that period, but only for items you report in time. Book in month ten or eleven and you will have a documented list to submit before the deadline.
What it is
A full inspection of a home that is approaching the end of its first-year builder warranty, with findings written so they can be sent straight to the builder.
Best for: New-construction homeowners
What we look at
- Settlement cracks and drywall movement
- Roof, flashing and attic
- Grading and drainage changes
- HVAC performance
- Plumbing leaks and fixtures
- Electrical outlets and panel
- Doors and windows that bind or leak
- Exterior caulking and trim
Questions we hear often
When should I schedule?
Around month ten, which leaves time to submit the list and follow up before the warranty ends.
My house seems fine. Is it worth it?
Most first-year issues are in places owners do not look, like the attic, roof and crawl space.
Why it pays off
- Repairs paid for by the builder, not you
- Photo documentation of each item
- Independent, third-party findings
- A baseline for your own maintenance