1-Year Builder Warranty Inspection in Dallas - Fort Worth
Your builder's warranty is one of the most valuable protections you have as a new homeowner — and most people let it expire without using it. A professional warranty inspection catches every defect your builder is still obligated to fix.
Months 10 - 11
Best Time to Schedule
Year 1
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When you buy a new construction home in Texas, your builder provides a warranty. Most homeowners know it exists — but very few use it effectively before it expires. A professional 1-year warranty inspection, performed in the months before your warranty closes out, gives you a documented list of every defect your builder is legally obligated to fix. It's one of the most valuable inspections you can get, and one of the most commonly missed.
Don't Wait Until Month 12
We recommend scheduling your warranty inspection between months 10 and 11. This gives you time to receive your report, compile your claim list, submit it to the builder, and still have buffer before coverage expires. Builders don't send reminders — and most homeowners miss this window entirely.
What Texas Builder Warranties Cover
Understanding your coverage layers before they expire
What We Commonly Find at Year One
A home that looked perfect at closing often tells a different story after 12 months of real-world use
🏗️ Foundation Settlement
Some movement in year one is expected in North Texas as soil adjusts. The question is whether it's produced cracks, unlevel floors, or door and window alignment problems that warrant a claim.
💧 Grading & Drainage Issues
Improper grading directing water toward the foundation is one of the most frequent findings — and most important to address before it causes ongoing damage. Settlement after construction frequently shifts original grading.
❄️ HVAC Performance Problems
A full Texas summer reveals HVAC issues not detectable at closing — non-functioning equipment, inadequate airflow, improperly balanced systems, and failing components on homes only months old.
🏠 Roofing & Flashing Defects
Missing or improperly installed flashing, lifted shingles, and ridge cap issues that weren't visible at closing reveal themselves after rain, wind, and temperature cycles.
🔧 Plumbing Deficiencies
Slow drains, minor leaks at connections, water heater issues, and inadequate water pressure — many present at closing but too minor to notice without a full evaluation.
🎨 Interior Defects
Trim separation, nail pops, paint cracking at joints, settling cracks in drywall, sticking doors and windows — cosmetic but legitimately covered under your workmanship warranty.
The Warranty Claim Process
Using your inspection report effectively is just as important as getting the inspection done
Schedule at Month 10-11
Contact us to schedule. Month 10 or 11 gives you time to act on findings before coverage expires.
Receive Same- Day Report
Your detailed report with photos arrives the same day — organized to present clearly to your builder's warranty department.
Submit Warranty Claim
Take your report to your builder's warranty department and submit a formal claim. Under Texas law, builders have a set timeframe to respond.
Follow Up & Document
Keep copies of all warranty submissions and builder responses. Your inspection report is your evidence if the builder disputes any findings.
Who Needs a 1-Year Warranty Inspection
If any of these apply to you, now is the time to schedule
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New Construction Buyers Approaching Year One
If you bought a new home in Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Anna, or Melissa in the past 10–11 months, now is the time to schedule.
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Homeowners Who Skipped the New Construction Inspection
If you didn't have an independent inspection before closing, the warranty inspection is your next best opportunity to catch builder defects while someone else is responsible for fixing them.
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Anyone Who's Noticed Issues But Hasn't Documented Them
Problems you've been meaning to mention to the builder deserve professional documentation. A formal report carries significantly more weight than a verbal complaint or email.
Serving DFW's New Construction Communities
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Common questions about builder warranty inspections in DFW
When is the best time to schedule a warranty inspection?
Months 10 or 11 of your first year. This gives you enough time to receive your report, submit your warranty claim, and still have time for the builder to respond before coverage expires. Don't wait until month 12.
Does this replace my new construction inspection?
No — they serve different purposes. A new construction inspection is performed before closing. A warranty inspection captures anything that's developed during your first year of occupancy. Ideally, every new construction buyer gets both.
What if my builder disputes the findings?
Your professionally documented inspection report from a TREC-licensed inspector is your strongest evidence. Builders are far less likely to dispute photographed and detailed findings than items reported informally.
Can I schedule a warranty inspection after the first year?
Yes — your two-year mechanical systems warranty and ten-year structural warranty still apply. We can perform inspections at any point in your warranty coverage period.
Are you licensed in Texas?
Yes. Ross Nussle is a TREC-licensed professional home inspector (TREC #25448-PI) and has continuing education through InterNACHI.
Don't Let Your Warranty Expire Unchecked
Same-day reports, every time. Scheduling takes less than 2 minutes.
Not sure if you're still in your warranty window? Call or text: (972) 505-2424 · hello@sfrinspections.com