My Home Is
New...Why Do I Need A Warranty Inspection?
In general terms, every new home has a one-year warranty by the
builder, covering defects in workmanship or materials. Builders
also frequently purchase additional warranties to cover their
liability and to use as marketing tools. These additional home
warranties are very specific about what they cover and many
warranty contracts stipulate that the original one-year warranty
is replaced by the new home warranty
Your new home
is probably the single largest investment of your life!
You should make every effort to understand your warranty and
protect your investment. Defects in new homes fall into
several categories. Among these are, obvious material and
workmanship defects, and hidden material and workmanship
defects. You have probably taken care of both obvious defect
categories. Appliances that do not function correctly and
cosmetic issues are two of the most common. The defects that are
more difficult to see are, the ones that should concern you.
Improper wiring, small exterior openings where moisture seeps
in, poor landscaping drainage, roofing damage, and others are
among the most common.
It’s All About Time!
Over time, many hidden defects cause substantial damage to
homes. Improper drainage can damage foundations leading to
structural problems. Small exterior leaks can lead to mold,
termites and other wood destroying organisms. Electrical
problems often remain unnoticed until “ZAP!” and someone is
injured or worse.
Hidden or not?
Your real
problem is that these issues frequently take longer than one
year to show up! By then, either your warranty has expired or
you’re into limited coverage and deductibles. You need to
document issues and have repairs made during the warranty
period!
Strengthen Your Position
Hidden defects frequently have symptoms of their existence. I
use my knowledge of new construction techniques to alert me to
the probability of these issues. Once alerted, I focus in on
those systems for further review. I do not claim to be able to
find everything hidden from the homeowner but I’ll find most of
it and give you an education as we go!
Contacting Your Builder
Documenting the condition of your home with an independent
inspector gives you a written advantage, in the event repairs
are not completed.
I always suggest homeowners start with a simple letter to their
builder. Explain the situation, and that you expect timely
repairs during your warranty period.
Move to a registered letter or other steps as necessary, being
careful to allow time for communications and repairs during the
warranty period.
Reserve
an Independent Warranty Inspection Now!
Your inspection should be in months eight through eleven of your
first year. This allows the maximum time for issues to arise and
time for builder repairs during the warranty period. If you have
any questions about warranty inspections,
just give me a call at 719-510-7703.
You will not run into any high pressure sales tactics, just
honest, informative answers to your questions.
I’ll be pleased to assist you.
Steven Waskewicz
Rest Assured Inspection services, LLC.
Colorado
Springs, Colorado
719-510-7703
www.restassuredinspection.com
Please Note: Properties should have All their services turned
on, i.e. electricity, water and gas.
We cannot fully test all of the appliances and fixtures, unless
the house is fully functional.
If the home has been vacant, or "winterized", check with the
seller or sellers realtor,
to make sure that the services will be available for your
inspection.
Call me for an immediate quote at
719-510-7703,
I answer my phone.
Payment of the fee to
the INSPECTOR is due prior to or at the on-site inspection.

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