A full inspection timed before your builder’s one-year warranty expires — so first-year defects get fixed on the builder’s dime, not yours.
Most new homes come with a one-year builder warranty covering workmanship and materials. A 1-year warranty inspection — often called an 11-month inspection — is a full inspection timed for the final weeks of that coverage.
Your home changes during its first year. Lumber dries and shrinks, the foundation settles into North Texas clay, and every system gets its first real workout through a Texas summer. Cracks, gaps, failed seals, drainage issues and installation shortcuts often show up only after you’ve lived in the home for a while.
Anthony inspects the entire home and documents every deficiency with photos, giving you a clear list you can submit to your builder while they’re still responsible for the repairs.
These are the kinds of defects that frequently surface during a home’s first year.
Foundation movement, drywall and brick cracks, and doors that stick or won’t latch.
Flashing, roof covering, siding, trim and seals around windows and doors.
Leaks, grading that sends water toward the home, and gutter or downspout issues.
Electrical, plumbing, water heater and HVAC performance after a year of use.
When the warranty period ends, repairs that would have been the builder’s responsibility become yours. Many homeowners don’t realize what’s wrong until it’s too late to file a claim.
A professional inspection finds issues you might never notice — in the attic, under sinks, on the roof and around the foundation — and documents them in a format builders take seriously.
It’s a small investment that can save thousands, and it gives you confidence that your new home is truly built right.
Your 1-year warranty inspection includes:
Ideally around month 10 or 11, leaving enough time to send the report to your builder and have repairs scheduled before the warranty expires. Check your warranty paperwork for the exact date.
Yes. Many issues develop only after the home has been lived in — settling, seal failures and system problems often don’t exist at closing.
Submit it to your builder’s warranty department following their claim process. The photos and clear descriptions make it easy for them to identify and schedule repairs.
Yes. It’s a full home inspection covering the same systems and components as a comprehensive inspection.
Absolutely. If your warranty has expired, a comprehensive inspection is still a great way to understand your home’s condition and plan maintenance.
From your first call to the final report, here’s what to expect when you hire Texas Inspection Services.
Call or text Anthony at 817-829-6967 or request online. We’ll find a time that fits your option period or build schedule.
Anthony performs a careful, thorough inspection. You’re welcome to attend, ask questions and see findings firsthand.
You receive an organized, photo-rich Spectora report online — easy to read and easy to share.
Questions after the report? Call Anthony and he’ll walk you through any finding so you can move forward with confidence.
Certified Master Inspector • TREC Licensed #24660 • 15 Years of Experience • Serving Haslet, Fort Worth & All of DFW