Home Warranty Inspections Along the Front Range
Whether you buy turnkey construction in a newly developed neighborhood or work with an architect on a custom home, new construction has an allure. You get to sweep into a pristine home, and new construction seems to come with the promise of carefree living with no worries about the issues found in older homes. Or does it?
Unfortunately, no house is perfect. Whether these are due to builder errors, shoddy materials, or just the natural settling of the house, the truth is that new construction can have significant defects. Contact the certified home inspectors at PineBreeze Inspections today to schedule your comprehensive builder warranty inspection
What Is A Home Warranty Inspection?
An 11-month warranty inspection is a full home inspection performed by a home inspector, complete with the delivery of an inspection report. This is just like the home inspection you would get on any home you buy, regardless of age. In fact, you may have already had a home inspection before you closed on your new construction home.
Why Do You Need A Home Warranty Inspection?
The experienced team of professionals at PineBreeze Inspections has provided the following benefits to getting your builder warranty inspection.
- The city or county may have already inspected your new home, but municipal building inspectors are usually under time restraints and are not incredibly detailed in their home inspection protocols. Our certified master home inspector will take the time to examine all aspects of your home and the mechanisms within it to ensure that everything is in the correct working order.
- As a new homeowner, you may be under the misguided impression that nothing can go wrong because your home is new. The truth is that many things can go wrong. Some of these might have been obvious during the first few months of occupancy. However, there are many hidden defects that the average homeowner doesn’t have the experience or knowledge to find. Statistically, most problems with homes that are 5, 10 or 20 years old began when the home was new within the first year of occupancy!
- A home inspection before you close on your home doesn’t guarantee that the systems will work at optimal performance levels after the first year of ownership. Building materials often expand, and contract with weather changes, and the new construction will settle. Problems that were not immediately apparent when you first moved into your home may come to fruition during the first year of occupancy.
What Is Included in This Inspection?
Our certified master inspector will examine the performance of appliances, plumbing, and septic systems. They will also look for safety hazards in several areas in the home, such as faulty electrical wiring or drainage problems. The following are a few specific areas that are usually included in a home inspection list:
- Plumbing Systems —This includes faucets, laundry connections, water heaters, and exterior doors. The inspector will check for dripping or leaking.
- Electrical Work — Our inspector will want to examine panel and subpanel boxes. Breakers, fuses, most outlets and switches are also included.
- Floors & Lighting —The inspector will check for gaps between walls and floors, uneven floors, and nails sticking out. They may also inspect windows along each wall.
- Roofs & Gutters — Our inspector will check the roof during their inspection when it is accessible and safe. Exceptions include an extremely high or steep roof or if weather conditions pose dangers.
- Foundation & Drainage—This inspection portion includes the foundation and the drainage area around it. Our inspector looks for cracks or drainage problems.
- Fireplaces & Decks — Our inspector will want to examine your home's fireplaces or decks. They’ll look for cracks, leaks, and bowing wood on decks.
- Major Appliances—The inspector will check ovens, ranges, microwaves, dishwashers, dryer vents, and garage door openers. Specific checks might include verifying that the oven doesn’t heat too quickly and that the dishwasher doesn't leak.
Schedule Your Home Warranty Inspection in Colorado Springs
Don’t put off your 11-month new home warranty inspection. Whether you’re buying a new home or updating an already-constructed home, you’ll want our experienced home inspectors to look for safety hazards and provide a comprehensive home inspection report.
This inspection is crucial as it identifies any potential issues that may have arisen since the initial purchase, ensuring that they are addressed before your warranty expires. By catching these problems early, you can take advantage of warranty coverage and avoid costly repairs later.
Scheduling this inspection allows you to proactively address any necessary repairs or maintenance issues, helping safeguard your investment and maintain the condition of your home.