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Your new home may look finished, but some construction problems do not become noticeable until you have lived in the house for several months.
An 11-month builder warranty inspection gives you an independent evaluation of your home before the initial builder warranty period ends. Our certified home inspectors examine the home’s accessible systems, structure, and components and provide a detailed, photo-supported report you can use when submitting repair requests to your builder.
Michigan’s changing seasons can reveal concerns that were not visible before closing, including drainage problems, moisture intrusion, insulation deficiencies, roof defects, plumbing leaks, HVAC performance issues, and movement around doors, windows, walls, or foundations.
Protect your new home while you may still have warranty coverage available.
A warranty inspection does not decide whether an item is covered. Your builder or warranty provider makes that determination based on the terms of your agreement. Our role is to provide clear, independent information about the home’s visible condition.
An 11-month warranty inspection is a professional home inspection performed near the end of a new home’s first year.
Many builders provide limited coverage for certain workmanship or material defects. The exact coverage and deadlines depend on your builder, contract, and warranty documents. Scheduling the inspection during the tenth or eleventh month gives you time to:
A municipal inspection and a professional home inspection serve different purposes.
Local building officials inspect for applicable construction requirements at specific stages of the project. A home inspector evaluates the completed home from the homeowner’s perspective, looking at how its accessible systems and components are installed, operating, and performing together.
Even a well-built home can have overlooked items. Construction involves many contractors, subcontractors, materials, and deadlines. An independent certified inspection can identify concerns before they become your responsibility to investigate and repair.
A detailed inspection report creates a clear list of visible concerns that you can review with your builder.
Finding a small leak, missing insulation, drainage issue, or installation defect early may help prevent more extensive damage later.
You will receive a better understanding of the home’s systems, current condition, and future maintenance needs.
Our 11-month warranty inspection includes a visual evaluation of the home’s accessible major systems and components.
Take a look at a real sample report before you book — clear, photo-backed, and easy to read.
Do not wait until the final days of your builder warranty to start looking for problems.
Schedule your inspection during the tenth or eleventh month so you have enough time to receive the report, review the findings, and follow your builder’s repair-request process.
Get an independent evaluation of your new home before your warranty deadline passes.
Located in Troy Michigan, we inspect homes and commercial buildings in the following counties:
Please call us even if you are outside the area. We will make an effort to accommodate you, and your house inspection needs.
Most homeowners schedule during the tenth or eleventh month after closing. The best timing depends on the deadline and procedures stated in your builder warranty. Leave enough time to receive your report and submit your request.
Not exactly. A builder warranty generally covers certain construction, workmanship, or material issues in a newly built home. The term “home warranty” is also commonly used for a separately purchased service contract covering certain appliances or mechanical equipment.
No. Coverage varies by builder, contract, component, and warranty provider. Review your closing documents and warranty paperwork to confirm what is covered and when each coverage period expires.
Not necessarily. The inspection report documents visible conditions, but the builder determines whether an item qualifies for repair under the warranty. Normal wear, homeowner damage, maintenance issues, cosmetic conditions, and manufacturer-covered items may be excluded.
Yes, it can still be valuable. A pre-closing inspection evaluates the home before you move in. An 11-month inspection evaluates how the home has performed after months of regular use and seasonal weather.
A home inspection is not a municipal code inspection. We identify visible defects, safety concerns, installation issues, and components that may require repair or further evaluation.
Attendance is encouraged. It gives you an opportunity to ask questions, learn about the home’s systems, and better understand the findings.
Our goal is to provide your detailed digital inspection report within 24 hours of the inspection.
Yes. Total House Inspection offers radon testing and sewer camera inspections that may be scheduled with your home inspection. These services can provide additional information about conditions that are not visible during a standard inspection.