Most builders provide a one-year warranty on a new home. An inspection in month eleven identifies settlement cracks, HVAC problems, drainage issues and workmanship defects while the builder is still contractually obligated to fix them. This is a hard deadline. Miss it and every one of those repairs becomes yours.
We offer weekend and evening appointments in addition to standard business hours.
What a Year in the House Reveals
Twelve months of expansion, contraction, settling and weather surface problems that simply were not visible at closing:
- Foundation and drywall settlement cracks
- Doors and windows out of alignment
- Roof and flashing defects revealed by a full season of weather
- HVAC performance and balance problems across both heating and cooling seasons
- Grading and drainage failures that only appear after heavy rain
- Plumbing leaks, caulking failures and grout separation
Schedule It in Month Ten
Book around month ten, not month eleven. That leaves time for the inspection, the written report, and submitting the claim before coverage lapses. Builders are not obligated to honor a late submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have already passed twelve months?
Some structural coverage extends longer. An inspection is still worth doing to understand the home’s condition, even if warranty claims have closed.
Do I submit the report to the builder myself?
Yes. The report is written to be handed directly to the builder’s warranty department.
Is this the same as a buyer’s inspection?
The scope is similar, but the focus shifts to what has changed and degraded since you moved in.
Schedule Your Inspection
Same-day reports. Thermal imaging and aerial drone coverage included at no extra charge. Weekend and evening appointments available in addition to standard business hours, plus discounts for active-duty military, veterans and first responders.
Dallas–Fort Worth: (817) 913-4188
Nashville & Middle Tennessee: (615) 756-1045
Request an inspection online and we’ll confirm within the hour.
Licensed in Texas (TREC #22071) and Tennessee (TCDI #2726). Veteran-owned.