One Year Warranty Inspections
If you have just bought a new home or a building, or just had one built for you by a reputable home builder, you will usually be provided with a one-year warranty, or sometimes even longer. This warranty includes the structural and mechanical components of the home or building.
It is always best to take advantage of the one-year warranty provided by home builders. However, note that this one-year warranty has certain limitations. As mentioned previously, only structural and mechanical components are included. If your paint chips, or if your hardwood floors become scratched, or if your outdoor deck begins to fade, your home builder will not cover these. These instances are due to normal wear and tear, or everyday use (or abuse).
What are covered by this one-year warranty are systems that have failed due to structural mistakes. Examples of this include foundation movement, faulty electrical wirings, plumbing leaks, roof leaks, improperly installed framing components, sagging doors and windows, and so on.
Note also that most structural mistakes and examples of potential damage covered by the insurance are not often easily seen. Most problems are beneath the walls, beyond the ceiling, or lurking somewhere difficult for you to find. After one year, your home still seems pristine on the outside, but you should make sure that it really is on every corner and every latch.
Therefore, it is but wise to have a comprehensive home inspection done shortly before this warranty period expires. A thorough home inspection will identify covered defects and damages which the home builder must correct immediately. After the warranty period expires and these deficiencies are not brought to the attention of your home builder, they will become a future expense for you. Besides, it is always best to respond to the problem immediately before it gets even worse and more expensive to correct.
Even if you have just moved into a brand new home and your home builder is the best in town, don't ever miss to have a One-Year Warranty Inspection performed. Although many defects are caught early on with a new home final inspection, there might be additional problems, old issues or new ones that have come into place just right after you moved in.
We provide comprehensive One Year Warranty Inspection on systems that are covered by your warranty. This includes:
Hiring us to perform a One Year home inspection warranty on your home might cost you a little. However, think about the potential expense it will cause you if you cover structural damages (out of your own pocket), which your home builder should have paid had you called it to their attention before the warranty expired.
It is always best to put responsibility where it is due. Make the most out of the One Year Warranty provided by your home builder. Call us now and we'll be happy to perform a home inspection for you.
