How to Get Your Builder to Fix Your Home Before It’s Too Late
Don't let your new home warranty expire without checking for foundation settling and water damage first.
Your builder is responsible for fixing defects, but only if you catch them before the one-year mark. I am walking through the essential checklist you need to perform to ensure your home remains in top shape. From spotting structural shifts to identifying minor plumbing issues, this guide helps you document repairs so you can hold your builder accountable.
Maintaining comfortable living spaces requires proactive attention during this critical window. Use this one year new home warranty guide to organize your inspection and avoid paying for preventable mistakes out of your own pocket. If you are approaching your deadline, prioritizing these inspections now will save you thousands.
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00:00 What builders must fix before warranty ends
00:52 Why 1 year of living tests the build
01:42 What is the 11th-month inspection?
02:02 Read your warranty deadlines first
02:36 Start outside: grading and exterior
03:45 Inside: windows, plumbing, HVAC, electrical
04:50 Look for patterns, not just cracks
05:20 How to document and report concerns
06:24 Maintenance records protect your claim
06:54 When to hire an inspector
07:20 Blue Tape Playbook for builds and renovations
08:48 Final checklist and next step
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Scott's complete online course for your new-home walkthrough and first warranty year. Learn what to check, which defects your builder will actually fix, and exactly what to say when they push back.
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