The short answer is YES!

Has it been almost a year since you moved into your new home? Happy Anniversary! We want to remind you that the one-year warranty on your new home will soon expire. This may be your last opportunity to inform your builder of items that need repair, adjustments or even replacement. Providing a list of the items that should be corrected, before the builder/contractor is relieved of his/ her responsibility, for the one-year warranty. Also a good opportunity to ask questions, get suggestions or just get 'peace of mind' that things are going great with your new family investment.

  • Have you checked the roof construction in the attic?
  • Is your insulation placed correctly?
  • Is your attic ventilation working?
  • Are all of your receptacles wired correctly?
  • Is your electrical system grounded properly?
  • Are cracks developing in the structure?

Time is running out! Schedule your 1 year warranty walk through inspection with your builder. You may want to consider hiring a home inspector that specializes in new construction. The inspector should provide you with a detailed report, which should outline items that may be covered and repaired within the builder’s warranty. This service may be especially important if an independent inspector did not evaluate your home for the Final Walk Through, which is typically before closing and moving into the home.

Allow plenty of time for the inspection so you can ask questions and not feel rushed. Most one- year inspections take approximately three hours.

If you do decide to hire an inspector, the inspector should:

  • investigate any particular aspect of a property that can be safely accessed, upon your request.
  • be a licensed and/or certified professional.
  • be a member in good standing with a national organization like BBB or other similar agency.
  • have professional liability insurance, as well as liability insurance for property damage.
  • not be related to, friends with or employed by the builder, developer, seller or in any other way have a conflict in serving your best interest. Ask before hiring.
  • not offer to make repairs or sell any other type of service while in the process of performing the inspection.

Important: Cosmetic issues (blemishes in drywall finish, paint finish, stains etc) are not usually part of the 1 year warranty inspection. Discuss the limitations of the inspection prior to hiring your inspector.

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