11-Month Warranty Inspection
Why You Need an 11-Month Warranty Inspection
If you bought a new construction home, your builder's warranty is likely about to expire — and once it does, any repairs come out of your pocket. An 11-month inspection is your last chance to catch issues while the builder is still on the hook.
1. Beat the Deadline
Most builder warranties cover the first year, and claims typically have to be submitted before that year is up. Scheduling your inspection at month 11 gives you time to document issues, file your claim, and get repairs approved before coverage runs out.
2. Homes Need a Year to "Settle"
A lot of construction issues don't show up on day one — they show up after the home has gone through a full cycle of temperature and humidity changes. Foundation settling, drywall cracks, sticking doors and windows, and roof or seal issues often only become visible after several months.
3. Catch What the Final Walkthrough Missed
Your final walkthrough at closing was rushed, and many defects simply aren't visible yet at that point. An 11-month inspection gives a fresh, thorough look at everything — including systems you couldn't fully test when the home was brand new.
4. Save Real Money
Once the warranty expires, you're paying full price for repairs the builder would have covered. An inspection now can be the difference between a covered repair and an expensive bill later — for things like roofing, foundation, HVAC, and plumbing.
5. Documentation That Protects You
A written inspection report gives you solid, professional documentation to back up your warranty claim. Builders are far more responsive to a detailed report than a verbal complaint.
6. Peace of Mind Heading Into Year Two
Once your claim is filed and issues are addressed, you can move forward knowing your home is in good shape — without the ticking clock of an expiring warranty hanging over you.
Bottom line: Your builder's warranty won't remind you it's expiring. An 11-month inspection makes sure nothing slips through the cracks — literally.
Move in with confidence. Schedule your new construction inspection with Pinnacle Building Solutions.