WARRANTY INSPECTIONS

Warranty Inspection Facts:
Certificates of Occupancy granted before . . .
    - Utilities are turned on
    - Appliances operated, including heating & cooling system
Less critical building codes overlooked by busy municipal inspectors
Many structural defects are covered by floors, walls, & ceilings
Homes settle in various ways each season of the year
Until Jan 08, Georgia didn't require builders to be structurally code certified
Georgia law grants a builders warranty on every new house
    - 1-year warranty on everything provided with the house
    - 4-year warranty on the foundation

Reasons to Inspect:
Ensure house meets applicable building codes
Check operation of plumbing fixtures and heating & cooling systems
Document issues with your builder before 1st year closing anniversary

Inspection Focus:
Building component installation according to applicable building codes
Visible health and safety concerns
Operation and installation of equipment
Structural integrity, utility installation, and storm water drainage
Note: Cosmetic issues are not reported

Report Content:
Inspection report w/ pictures
Three summary reports
Punch List: list of things to address w/ code citations
Key Considerations: Small subset of findings to insist on correction by builder
All Comments: All findings w/o property and report content descriptions

Pricing Variables:
Heated square feet or number of bathrooms
Types of under-floor spaces
Travel Time
Building Use
Additional inspections: accessory buildings, environmental sampling
Number of visits required to complete the inspections

Availability:
Need at least 1 hour of daylight to investigate the exterior

Inspection Time:
Better part of a half-day, usually 2.5 - 3.5 hours on site

More Information:
Virtual Home Inspection Tour at American Society of Home Inspectors
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

11th Month Inspections

What is a New Home Construction Warranty Inspection?

Home In Sight. offers this service for homeowners who are living in a newly constructed home. While many items are now concealed, it’s not too late for defects to be caught by the trained eye of our inspectors. Our experience tells us that most major construction flaws go unnoticed for 3-5 years. By this time, correcting these flaws could cost many thousands of dollars to remedy, and the builder is no longer responsible. It is unfortunate that most of these flaws go unnoticed until it is too late and extensive damage has occurred.

At the 11th month of home ownership, the builder is still responsible for most defects. Did the builder call to remind you that your home warranty was about to expire? Most don’t provide this courtesy.

Assisting in preventing this risk and the possibility of future costly repairs is the goal of our "New Home Construction Warranty Inspection." Our inspection covers all major systems and includes testing of the mechanical systems and components. All visible defects will be noted in a written report and ready for presentation to your builder. This "last chance" inspection is essential in providing you with the peace of mind you deserve.

This service works so well, that most new homeowners are amazed with our findings and will refer us to their neighbors.

If you would like to know more, please contact me for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection.

What is a Warranty Inspection?


Frequently Asked Questions

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