Purchasing a new home is exciting; however, they are not always free of issues.
What is a Warranty Inspection?
The 11-month warranty inspection is an inspection just before the builder’s warranty expires. In some cases, the warranty might extend until 2 years. This inspection is critical to finding defects in the home that might have happened during the home ownership process or were not found before. As with any other home inspection, the components of the home are inspected and a written report is issued on any defects or safety concerns that may exist in the home.
The items included in the inspection are:
· Structural System that include the type of foundation, grading and drainage, roof covering materials, roof structures and attics, walls (interior & exterior), ceilings & floors, windows, stairways, fireplaces, porches, balconies, decks, and in some cases carports.
· Electrical Systems that include the service entrance panel and the branch circuits.
· HVAC that includes the heating system and the cooling system.
· Plumbing System that include the distribution system, fixtures, drains, water heating equipment, hydro message therapy equipment, gas distribution system and gas appliances.
· Appliances that include dishwashers, food waste disposal units, range hood, ranges, stoves, oven, built in microwaves, exhaust system in baths, garage door openers and dryer exhaust.
One very important inspection that needs to take place with the 11 month warranty is a Sewer Camera Inspection. If there are any issues with the sewer lines and repairs need to be done, the cost could well exceed the cost of repairing any other component of the home. During construction, there could be items such as wood, wire and many other items that can end up in the sewer drain line that can cause problems later. There could also be cracked or broken pipes from machinery used on the property during construction. All State Home Inspections offer a Sewer Camera Inspection in addition to the Home Inspection or as a standalone service along with additional other services. Please click the link below for additional services offer by All State Home Inspections.