Don't Let Your 1-Year Warranty Expire Uninspected

Ideally around month 10 or 11 after your recorded warranty start date. Confirm that date with your provider and allow time to submit potential claims through its required process before the relevant deadline. Emailing the report to the builder alone may not preserve a claim.

Under the New Home Buyer Protection Act: 1 year for materials and labour/workmanship, 2 years for delivery and distribution systems (electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation), 5 years for the building envelope, and 10 years for structural defects. The 11th month inspection focuses on the 1-year items.

Reputable builders accept documented third-party reports. We format findings with photos, HD video, locations, and severity ratings so they can be actioned efficiently. Most builders prefer clear documentation over vague complaints.

You are welcome to attend, but it's not required. Many homeowners prefer to review the report and then decide which items they want to ask the builder to address.

Most 11th month warranty inspections take 2–3 hours depending on the size and condition of the home. Reports are typically delivered the same day.

Yes. The 11th month inspection is a standalone service. We inspect every visible system and finish regardless of whether we inspected the home during construction.

Follow the warranty provider's required forms, process and deadlines, and notify the builder as required. Do not wait for a builder response if a deadline is approaching; emailing the builder alone may not preserve your claim. Our report provides dated photos, HD video and locations as evidence, but the provider decides coverage under your policy, exclusions and applicable performance standards.