What Is an 11-Month Warranty Inspection?
An 11-month warranty inspection is performed approximately 11 months after you close on a newly built home — just before your builder's standard one-year warranty expires. This inspection identifies defects and issues that have emerged since you moved in and documents them formally so you can submit a warranty claim before your coverage runs out.
Most new home builders provide a one-year warranty covering workmanship and materials. Once that year expires, repairs to covered defects become your financial responsibility. An 11-month inspection ensures you capture everything that qualifies for warranty correction while the clock is still ticking in your favor.
What We Inspect at 11 Months
- Roof condition & flashings
- Exterior caulking & sealing
- Foundation & slab settling
- Drywall cracks & settlement
- Door & window alignment
- Flooring gaps & issues
- Plumbing fixtures & leaks
- Electrical outlets & GFCI
- HVAC performance & airflow
- Attic insulation & ventilation
- Grading & drainage concerns
- Builder punch-list follow-up items
Why This Inspection Is So Valuable
Living in a home for nearly a year reveals issues that weren't apparent at closing. Seasonal temperature changes cause settling and shifting. Plumbing systems develop small leaks. HVAC systems show performance problems. Exterior caulking fails. These are exactly the kinds of defects covered under a builder's one-year warranty — if you document and report them in time.
Without a formal inspection, most homeowners either don't notice issues or don't realize they're warranty items. Adrian's thorough inspection and detailed report gives you the complete list to present to your builder for correction — at zero cost to you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ideally between months 10 and 11 after your closing date — giving you enough time to schedule the inspection, receive the report, and submit the warranty claim before your one-year anniversary. Don't wait until month 12.
Great start — but a professional inspection typically finds significantly more issues than homeowners notice on their own. Adrian's report often uncovers structural, mechanical, and technical defects that aren't visible without trained eyes and the right knowledge.
The builder is required to address legitimate defects covered under the warranty terms. Not every observation will be a warranty item, but a professionally documented report with photos significantly strengthens your warranty claim and the builder's obligation to respond.