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1-Year Builder’s Warranty Inspection
As your 1-Year Builder’s Warranty approaches expiration, now is the time to schedule an independent inspection of your new home. A 1-Year Builder’s Warranty Inspection helps identify construction defects and installation issues while your builder is still responsible for making repairs.
If issues are not reported before the warranty expires, you may permanently lose the opportunity to have them corrected at the builder’s expense.
Why a 1-Year Builder’s Warranty Inspection Matters
Even brand-new homes are not perfect. In recently constructed homes like yours, we commonly find electrical hazards, structural concerns, HVAC problems, plumbing defects, roof leaks, and other safety issues that often go unnoticed during the first year of occupancy.
A professional 1-Year Builder’s Warranty Inspection allows you to document these issues and present them to your builder before the warranty period ends, helping ensure you don’t pay for someone else’s mistakes. Our inspectors evaluate the home from foundation to roof and provide a clear, easy-to-read report you can submit directly to the builder for repairs.
Items We Check During an Inspection
Exterior: Foundation, Roof, Flashing, Chimney, Downspouts, Gutters, Siding, Trim, Windows, Doors, Stairs, Decks & Patios, Grading, Drainage
Rain Protection: Gutters, Downspouts, Grading, Overall property drainage
Interior of the Structure: Ceilings, Walls, Floors, Closets, Electrical Outlets, Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Counters & Exhaust
Attic: Insulation, Ventilation, Framing, Water Penetration, Accessibility & Storage
Crawlspace: Foundation Materials, Flooring, Supporting Members, Stairways, Water Penetration, Area Ventilation & Drainage
Surrounding Components: Driveways, Walkways, Retaining Walls
Plumbing: Bath & Kitchen Fixtures, Vents, Water Flow & Shutoff Valves
Domestic Water Heater: Equipment, Capacity, Energy Source & Safety Controls
Heating System: Equipment, Energy Source, Zones, Safety Controls, Ductwork/ Piping
Air Conditioning: Equipment, Zones, Ductwork
Electrical System: Service Entry, Meter, Type, Rating of Overload Protection, Grounding, Bonding, Distribution Panel, Circuits, Outlets, Fixtures, Conductor Materials & Branch Systems
Garage or Carport: Overhead Doors, Safety Controls & Fire Protection Materials
Fireplace: Damper Operation, Exposed Flue, and Hearth
And Many More!
Experience You Can Trust Before Your Warranty Expires
AHI Residential & Commercial Inspections has helped homeowners throughout Charlotte, Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, and Concord avoid costly out-of-pocket repairs caused by construction defects. With the knowledge and experience gained from inspecting hundreds of new homes, we know where problems commonly appear during the first year.
"David provided a thorough report on our property. Nothing was overlooked. The report explicitly stated the problems that we knew we had plus some that were found that we had no idea. We were certainly very pleased with the service. We surely recommend David and AHI to anyone needing home inspection services."
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about the inspection process.
What is a 1-Year Builder’s Warranty Inspection?
A 1-Year Builder’s Warranty Inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of your home performed before the builder’s one-year warranty expires. It identifies construction defects, safety concerns, and installation issues the builder may be responsible for repairing.
What types of issues are commonly found?
Common findings include electrical defects, plumbing problems, HVAC issues, roof leaks, and structural concerns. Many of these issues develop or become noticeable only after the home has been lived in for several months.
When should the inspection be scheduled?
This inspection should be scheduled shortly before the one-year warranty deadline, ideally around the 10- to 11-month mark. This timing allows enough opportunity to submit findings to the builder and request repairs before coverage ends.
Why is an independent inspection important?
An independent inspector works solely in your best interest and provides an unbiased assessment of the home’s condition. The inspection report gives you documented evidence to present to the builder before the warranty expires.
Schedule Your Inspection Today