11-Month Warranty Inspection
11-Month Warranty Home Inspection
An 11-month home warranty inspection is performed before your builder’s one-year warranty expires. This inspection provides a comprehensive evaluation of your home’s interior, exterior, and major systems to help identify defects, installation issues, and conditions that may still be covered under the builder’s warranty.
At Westwood Inspections LLC, we perform detailed warranty inspections designed to identify material defects, workmanship concerns, and issues involving structural components and major systems that remain the responsibility of the builder and subcontractors.
Our inspector will document findings in a detailed inspection report that can be provided directly to your builder for review and corrective action.
Why Get an 11-Month Warranty Inspection?
Builder Accountability
An 11-month inspection helps ensure the builder addresses deficiencies before the warranty period expires, including potential structural, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC concerns.
Uncover Hidden Issues
Professional inspections often identify issues homeowners may overlook, including:
- Attic insulation gaps
- Improper venting
- Hidden plumbing leaks
- Drainage concerns
- Roofing deficiencies
Documentation
You receive a formal inspection report with photographs and detailed findings that can help support repair requests submitted to the builder.
Common Defects Found
Common issues identified during 11-month warranty inspections include:
- Nail pops
- Drywall cracks
- Paint peeling
- Cabinet misalignment
- Improper grading or drainage
- HVAC performance concerns
- Plumbing leaks or fixture defects
- Proper Timing
The inspection should be scheduled during the 11th month of ownership to allow adequate time for the report to be submitted to the builder before the one-year warranty period ends.
What We Inspect
We conduct a limited visual inspection of the home’s systems and components using normal operating controls to verify proper operation and identify conditions that may require corrective action.
Major systems and components inspected include:
- Structure
- Basement and crawlspace
- Exterior components
- Decks and balconies
- Roofing systems
- Plumbing systems
- HVAC systems
- Electrical systems
- Interior components
- Insulation
- Venting systems
- Fireplaces and fuel-burning systems
- Garage and carport areas
Detailed Digital Inspection Reports
Your inspection report will include detailed descriptions and photographs of identified concerns to help provide clarity when communicating with your builder.
Each finding includes:
- Defect – The issue related to the affected system or component
- Description – The current condition or status of the issue
- Implication – The potential impact or consequences if left unaddressed
- Direction – Recommended actions for correction or further evaluation
Each report also provides the ability to create a builder request list, making it easier to organize and submit repair items directly to your builder.
A Valuable Investment
While an 11-month warranty inspection typically costs only a few hundred dollars, it can potentially save homeowners thousands in future repair costs by identifying issues before warranty coverage expires.