If you bought a newly built home, the most valuable inspection may be the one you haven't scheduled yet, timed just before your builder's first-year warranty expires.
Key takeaways
- Most builder warranties expire at one year.
- An 11-month inspection catches covered defects in time.
- Repairs found now are the builder's cost, not yours.
Why month eleven
Builder warranties typically cover the first year. By month eleven, the home has been through a full cycle of seasons, so settling, HVAC, and weather-related issues have had time to show up while still under warranty.
What we look for
We do a full inspection and flag items the builder should address: drywall cracks from settling, HVAC performance, grading and drainage, and any workmanship issues that have emerged.
It pays for itself
A single covered repair often costs more than the inspection. Submitting a documented list to your builder before the deadline can save you real money.
Frequently Asked Questions
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