11 Month Home Warranty Inspections

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 If you have owned your home for less than one year, now is the time to schedule an 11 Month Builder Warranty Home Inspection. Most new homes include a one-year builder warranty, but many homeowners do not realize how many defects can remain hidden until months or even years after move-in. By the time symptoms appear, the warranty period may have already expired. Many of the defects I find during inspections for home buyers are issues that should have been repaired by the builder, but the homeowner never had the home inspected during the first year of ownership.

Even though homes have already been inspected by the builder and city inspectors, they can still have significant issues. Municipal inspections are limited in scope and time, and many construction defects simply do not become visible until the home has gone through seasonal changes, settling, moisture exposure, and regular day-to-day use. Problems such as roof leaks, crawlspace moisture intrusion, plumbing leaks, condensation issues, and inadequate insulation often develop gradually, and symptoms may not have been present when the home was first completed.

At Valley Home Inspection, we perform detailed builder warranty inspections throughout the Treasure Valley to help homeowners identify defects while their builder is still responsible for repairs. Our inspections are designed to clearly document issues with detailed narratives and photos so you can submit warranty repair requests before your coverage expires.

Many buyers assume a new home should be defect-free. In reality, we regularly discover issues such as:

• Improper attic or crawlspace ventilation 
• Missing, damaged, or inadequate insulation 
• Plumbing leaks and drainage defects 
• Moisture intrusion in crawlspaces and attics 
• Cut or improperly modified floor joists 
• Broken or altered roof trusses 
• Incorrectly installed roof flashing 
• Siding installed improperly or not sealed correctly 
• Disconnected or damaged HVAC ducting 
• Mold or microbial growth on framing materials 
• Unsafe electrical installation defects 
• Poor grading and drainage around foundations 
• Incomplete weather sealing around windows and doors 

Many of these defects are hidden from view and may not show symptoms until months after occupancy. Left unrepaired, even relatively minor construction defects can lead to expensive repairs, moisture damage, reduced energy efficiency, structural concerns, or mold growth.

Once the builder warranty period ends, repair costs typically become the homeowner’s responsibility. Identifying problems before the warranty deadline can save thousands of dollars in future repair expenses.

In addition, defects that remain uncorrected can become issues during a future home sale. Buyers and their inspectors may require repairs before closing, forcing homeowners to pay out of pocket for corrections that could have been covered under the original builder warranty.

Your inspection will be performed by Dan Kopp, a Certified Master Inspector (CMI)® with extensive experience inspecting new construction homes throughout the Treasure Valley. We understand the construction issues commonly found in Idaho homes and provide clear, thorough reporting that homeowners can use when communicating with builders.

Appointments can be scheduled up to one year in advance, and many homeowners choose to reserve an inspection date several months before their warranty expires to ensure availability.

Protect your investment and take full advantage of your builder’s warranty coverage before it runs out.about your property.