The clock is ticking on your new home’s builder warranty. While the excitement of living in a brand-new house is still fresh, many homeowners across Northampton County and the Lehigh Valley don’t realize that their builder’s responsibility for repairs often expires after just 12 months.
That’s where a New Construction Warranty Inspection comes in. It’s designed to identify and document issues before your initial warranty period ends, helping ensure your builder, not your bank account, covers the cost of necessary repairs.
What Is a New Construction Warranty Inspection?
A New Construction Warranty Inspection, often called an 11-Month Warranty Inspection, is a professional home inspection performed before key builder warranty deadlines expire. The goal is to identify and document issues so they can be addressed while warranty coverage is still active.
Many builders offer different warranty periods depending on the type of issue:
- Structural components may carry coverage for up to 10 years
- Mechanical systems may be covered for up to 2 years
- Many workmanship and material-related items are only covered during the first year of ownership, including:
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- Doors or windows that don’t operate properly
- Grading and drainage concerns
- Roofing or siding issues
- Plumbing or electrical items that are not functioning as intended
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Why Homeowners Schedule an 11-Month Inspection
The first year in a new home can be busy. Between moving, unpacking, adjusting to a new routine, and simply getting used to the home, many homeowners may overlook or not recognize early signs of potential issues that could be related to builder warranty coverage.
An 11-Month Warranty Inspection helps bring everything into focus before the initial warranty period expires, so nothing gets missed or overlooked during that final window of coverage.
Professional Documentation for Builder Warranty Claims
At Gatekeeper Inspection Services, we provide detailed inspection reports with photos and clear documentation that homeowners can share directly with their builder.
Our goal is to help homeowners throughout Northampton County and the Lehigh Valley better understand the condition of their new construction home before important warranty deadlines pass.
Schedule Your New Construction Warranty Inspection
If your home is approaching an important builder warranty milestone, or if you’ve noticed issues since moving in, now is the time to schedule an inspection.
Protect your home. Protect your investment. Don’t let builder warranty coverage expire before issues are addressed.
Gatekeeper Inspection Services proudly provides New Construction Warranty Inspections throughout Northampton County and surrounding Lehigh Valley communities.
We’re here to Unlock the Information You Need For Your Peace Of Mind.
Contact us to schedule your Home Inspection today!
908.303.0505
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