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11-Month Builder Warranty Inspections

Don’t Miss Issues Before Your Builder Warranty Expires

An 11-month warranty inspection gives homeowners an independent, third-party look at their home before the builder’s one-year warranty period ends. This inspection is designed to identify workmanship issues, material defects, and performance concerns that may not be obvious during everyday living—but can become costly after the warranty expires.

I perform these inspections with the goal of helping you document legitimate concerns clearly and early, so you can approach your builder informed and prepared.

This service is ideal if:

You purchased a new construction home within the last year
Your builder warranty is approaching expiration
You want an unbiased assessment, not a builder walkthrough
You’d like issues identified while they’re still the builder’s responsibility'

Many homeowners only realize problems after the warranty window closes. This inspection helps prevent that.

Who This Inspection Is For

What I Inspect

An 11-month warranty inspection is a full residential inspection, focused on areas where new homes commonly develop issues during the first year, including:

Roofing, flashing, and exterior drainage
Foundations, slabs, and visible structural components
Siding, trim, and exterior penetrations
Windows, doors, and weather sealing
Attics and insulation
HVAC performance and installation details
Plumbing fixtures, supply lines, and drainage
Electrical systems and panel components
Interior finishes, floors, walls, and ceilings

I follow InterNACHI Standards of Practice and evaluate components as they exist at the time of inspection. This is not a code inspection, but issues are documented clearly and consistently.

What Makes My Warranty Inspections Different

I don’t rush these inspections or treat them like a checklist exercise.

You can expect:

A thorough, hands-on inspection
Clear photos and explanations
Issues organized by system and priority
Straightforward language your builder can understand
A focus on function, performance, and durability

I look at the home as a system—and how components are actually behaving after a year of real use.

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What You’ll Receive

A detailed digital report with photos
Clear descriptions of observed issues
Practical context—not alarmist language
Same-day or next-day report delivery in most cases

You can share this report directly with your builder as part of your warranty request process.

If your warranty deadline is approaching, now is the time to act.

Schedule your inspection early so you have time to review the findings and submit documentation to your builder.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my builder warranty is still active? Most new construction homes come with a one-year workmanship warranty that begins on the closing date. Check your closing documents or contact your builder directly to confirm the exact expiration date. If you're unsure, err on the side of scheduling early — the inspection itself takes time, and you'll need time to submit documentation to your builder before the deadline.

What if my builder says a one-year inspection isn't necessary? A builder walkthrough and an independent third-party inspection are not the same thing. A builder walkthrough is conducted by someone with a financial interest in minimizing warranty claims. An independent inspection gives you an unbiased assessment with documentation you own and control.

Can I use the inspection report to make warranty claims? Yes. The report is a professional, documented record of observed conditions at the time of inspection. You can share it directly with your builder as part of a warranty claim submission.

What happens if issues are found after the warranty expires? They become your responsibility to repair at your own expense. That's precisely why the timing of this inspection matters — issues identified before the deadline are the builder's obligation. The same issues identified one month later are yours.

Do you inspect new construction differently than an older home? The standards are the same, but the focus shifts. New construction inspections pay close attention to installation quality, workmanship, material performance after a year of use, and areas where settling or shrinkage commonly reveals defects — such as framing, drywall, trim, and exterior sealing.

How far in advance should I schedule? At least a few weeks before your warranty expires. You'll need time to review the report, discuss findings, and submit documentation to your builder. Don't wait until the final week.

Questions? Call or Text

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Pricing starts at $300 for homes up to 1,500 sq ft. Final pricing varies based on square footage, home age, and travel. Radon testing and sewer scope inspections are available as add-ons — priced separately. Contact me for a quick quote. — I typically respond same day.