Why an 11-Month Warranty Inspection Could Save You Thousands

If you bought a newly built home in the last year, there's a good chance it came with a one-year builder's warranty. An 11-month warranty inspection gives you a full professional evaluation while that warranty is still active, so any issues can be documented and submitted to the builder before coverage expires.

Why the 11-Month Mark

New homes go through their first full seasonal cycle in year one, and that's often when issues like settling, minor foundation movement, or HVAC performance problems first show up. Scheduling the inspection at 11 months, rather than waiting until the deadline, leaves you time to get a claim filed and repairs scheduled before the warranty closes out.

What We Look For

• Foundation and structural settling since the original construction inspection

• Roofing, flashing, and drainage issues that may not have been visible when the home was new

• HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems now that they've been through a full year of use

• Windows, doors, and exterior finishes for gaps, caulking failures, or water intrusion

Protecting Your Investment

A builder's warranty is only useful if you know what to claim and can document it clearly. Our inspection gives you a detailed report you can hand directly to your builder, backed by an independent, third-party assessment rather than a walk-through on your own.

Learn more about our 11-month warranty inspections, or schedule yours before your builder's warranty runs out.

If your 11-month mark falls in the cooler months, pair it with our checklist for winterizing your Northern Nevada home.