What is 11-month warranty inspection?
An 11-month warranty inspection reviews visible and accessible property conditions near the end of the first year of ownership so the owner can prepare questions before a builder warranty deadline.
Some conditions become easier to observe after a home has been occupied through seasonal changes. Timing the inspection before the warranty deadline can help owners document concerns.
What the inspection may review
The exact scope depends on the property, inspection agreement, access, provider, and any additional services requested. Visible and accessible components may be organized by systems and documented in a written report.
Settlement and finish changes
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Roof and exterior
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Plumbing and moisture indicators
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Electrical components
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
HVAC performance indicators
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
Doors, windows, floors, and walls
Visible and accessible conditions may be reviewed and documented based on the agreed inspection scope.
When this inspection is commonly requested
- Around month ten or eleven after closing
- Before the builder warranty submission deadline
- After the home has experienced seasonal changes
- When recurring concerns have appeared during the first year
Questions to prepare before scheduling
- What is the warranty deadline?
- What concerns have appeared since move-in?
- Were prior repairs completed?
- Are builder service records available?
Choose the Metro Atlanta property location
Select the city where the property is located to open the local 11-month warranty inspection page.