An 11th month Builder Warranty Inspection is a standard inspection that makes observations of the visible and apparent condition of the home. This includes the structure and all major systems and components and looks for minor issues unique to new homes. This inspection should be conducted during the 11th month of occupancy and prior to the expiration of the builder’s normal 1-year warranty period.
Builders are often receptive to repairing items that are listed on a certified home inspector’s report. Sometimes the warranty document is difficult to interpret. Conley Home Inspections, LLC understands the terms, parameters, standards and tolerances of materials as provided in these documents.
After our certified inspector examines the home, the owner will receive a comprehensive report complete with photos and listed defects. The report will help hold the builder and its’ subcontractors accountable and help streamline the repair process. A professional third party is essential to the protection of your property.
Conley Home Inspectors, LLC will do the following:
- Perform a 11th Month of Occupancy inspection
- Provide more detail than presented in a standard home inspection
- Ensure that the new home is free of defects before the end of year 1
- Help interpret difficult warranty documents
- Provide a notice of repair requests that can be submitted to the builder
Don’t let your warranty expire without calling Conley Home Inspections, LLC.
11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection FAQs
Approaching the end of your new home’s builder warranty? Find answers to common questions about inspection timing, coverage, construction defects, and documenting potential warranty concerns before important deadlines.
1. When should I schedule an 11-month builder warranty inspection?
Ideally, you should schedule your 11-month builder warranty inspection during the 10th or early 11th month of your new home’s warranty period. This gives you time to identify potential construction defects, review the inspection report, and submit repair requests to your builder before the applicable warranty expires. Conley Home Inspections provides 11th-month warranty inspections throughout Alpharetta and the greater Atlanta area, helping homeowners identify issues while they may still be covered under their builder’s warranty. Always review your warranty documents to confirm the exact coverage dates and notification deadlines.
2. What does an 11-month builder warranty inspection include?
An 11-month builder warranty inspection evaluates the visible and accessible condition of your home’s major systems and structural components, including the roof, attic, foundation, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC equipment, windows, doors, and other important areas. Unlike a standard home inspection, this evaluation places additional emphasis on construction defects, installation issues, and problems that may have developed during your first year of occupancy. Conley Home Inspections provides a comprehensive report with photographs and documented findings that homeowners can use when communicating potential warranty concerns to their builder.
3. Is an 11-month warranty inspection worth it on a newly built home?
Yes. Even newly constructed homes can have defects, installation problems, and issues that become noticeable only after several months of everyday use. Common concerns may include plumbing leaks, HVAC performance problems, improperly installed materials, roof defects, drainage issues, and cracks or movement that warrant further evaluation. An independent 11-month warranty inspection provides an opportunity to identify visible problems before your builder’s applicable warranty coverage expires. Conley Home Inspections helps homeowners throughout North Atlanta better understand their property’s condition and document potential issues before they become more expensive repairs.
4. What happens if my 11-month warranty inspection finds problems?
If your inspection identifies potential construction defects or other concerns, Conley Home Inspections will document the findings in a detailed report with photographs and recommendations. You can then review the report, determine which issues may qualify for warranty coverage, and submit repair requests to your builder according to the warranty’s requirements. Having an independent inspection report can make it easier to explain concerns and organize repair requests. Not every issue identified during an inspection will necessarily be covered, so it’s important to review your builder’s warranty terms and submit documentation before any applicable deadlines.
5. Is my home builder required to fix everything found during an 11-month warranty inspection?
Not necessarily. A builder’s responsibility to make repairs depends on the terms of your new home warranty, applicable laws, and the nature of the problems identified. Some warranties cover certain workmanship and material defects during the first year, while structural components or major systems may have different coverage periods. Normal wear and tear, homeowner damage, and cosmetic issues may be excluded. Conley Home Inspections provides an independent assessment and detailed documentation to help you communicate potential warranty concerns, but the inspection itself does not guarantee that every finding will qualify for a builder-paid repair.
11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection FAQs
Approaching the end of your new home’s builder warranty?
Find answers to common questions about inspection timing,
coverage, construction defects, and documenting potential
warranty concerns before important deadlines.
1. When should I schedule an 11-month builder warranty inspection?
Ideally, you should schedule your 11-month builder warranty inspection during the 10th or early 11th month of your new home’s warranty period. This gives you time to identify potential construction defects, review the inspection report, and submit repair requests to your builder before the applicable warranty expires. Conley Home Inspections provides 11th-month warranty inspections throughout Alpharetta and the greater Atlanta area, helping homeowners identify issues while they may still be covered under their builder’s warranty. Always review your warranty documents to confirm the exact coverage dates and notification deadlines.
2. What does an 11-month builder warranty inspection include?
An 11-month builder warranty inspection evaluates the visible and accessible condition of your home’s major systems and structural components, including the roof, attic, foundation, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC equipment, windows, doors, and other important areas. Unlike a standard home inspection, this evaluation places additional emphasis on construction defects, installation issues, and problems that may have developed during your first year of occupancy. Conley Home Inspections provides a comprehensive report with photographs and documented findings that homeowners can use when communicating potential warranty concerns to their builder.
3. Is an 11-month warranty inspection worth it on a newly built home?
Yes. Even newly constructed homes can have defects, installation problems, and issues that become noticeable only after several months of everyday use. Common concerns may include plumbing leaks, HVAC performance problems, improperly installed materials, roof defects, drainage issues, and cracks or movement that warrant further evaluation. An independent 11-month warranty inspection provides an opportunity to identify visible problems before your builder’s applicable warranty coverage expires. Conley Home Inspections helps homeowners throughout North Atlanta better understand their property’s condition and document potential issues before they become more expensive repairs.
4. What happens if my 11-month warranty inspection finds problems?
If your inspection identifies potential construction defects or other concerns, Conley Home Inspections will document the findings in a detailed report with photographs and recommendations. You can then review the report, determine which issues may qualify for warranty coverage, and submit repair requests to your builder according to the warranty’s requirements. Having an independent inspection report can make it easier to explain concerns and organize repair requests. Not every issue identified during an inspection will necessarily be covered, so it’s important to review your builder’s warranty terms and submit documentation before any applicable deadlines.
5. Is my home builder required to fix everything found during an 11-month warranty inspection?
Not necessarily. A builder’s responsibility to make repairs depends on the terms of your new home warranty, applicable laws, and the nature of the problems identified. Some warranties cover certain workmanship and material defects during the first year, while structural components or major systems may have different coverage periods. Normal wear and tear, homeowner damage, and cosmetic issues may be excluded. Conley Home Inspections provides an independent assessment and detailed documentation to help you communicate potential warranty concerns, but the inspection itself does not guarantee that every finding will qualify for a builder-paid repair.