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11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection | Denton County & DFW
Get your new home inspected before your builder’s 1-year warranty ends
11-Month Builder Warranty Inspections in Denton County and DFW
Your builder’s first-year warranty is your best chance to get workmanship issues fixed at no cost to you. An 11-month warranty inspection gives you a detailed, photo-documented report to submit to your builder while that coverage is still in place.
Why Get an Inspection Before Your Warranty Ends?
New homes go through a lot in their first year. Framing dries and shrinks, foundations settle, and every system gets its first full cycle of Texas heat and cold. Many issues only appear after you’ve lived in the home for a while, and many are in places homeowners rarely look, like the attic or roof.
Once the workmanship warranty period ends, repairs for those items typically become your responsibility. An inspection around month 10 or 11 gives you time to submit a list and give the builder time to respond before the deadline.
How Builder Warranties Typically Work
Many Texas builders use a tiered warranty structure, often called a “1-2-10” warranty:
- 1 year: workmanship and materials (drywall, trim, doors, paint, flooring, and similar items)
- 2 years: major systems (plumbing, electrical, and HVAC)
- 10 years: major structural components
Coverage varies by builder, so review your warranty documents for your exact dates, terms, and how to submit a claim.
What We Inspect
Your 11-month inspection is performed in accordance with the TREC Standards of Practice and covers the visible and accessible components of your home, including:
- Foundation performance indicators and grading and drainage
- Roof covering, flashing, gutters, and attic (framing, insulation, and ventilation)
- Interior and exterior walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows
- Electrical service panel, outlets, GFCI and AFCI protection, and fixtures
- Plumbing supply, drains, water heater, and fixtures
- Heating and cooling equipment, ductwork, and performance
- Built-in kitchen appliances
What You Get
- A detailed digital report with photos and descriptions of each deficiency observed
- Clear documentation you can submit directly to your builder’s warranty department
- A same-day delivery of your report
- The ability to call with questions after you read your report
- Post inspection video presentation
Optional Add-Ons
- Thermal Imaging: helps identify temperature differences that may indicate missing insulation, air leaks, or moisture
- Sewer Camera Inspection: checks the main drain line for construction debris, sags, or damage that may not show up until a backup occurs
When to Schedule
We recommend scheduling between months 10 and 11 of ownership. Check your closing date or warranty start date, then book early so the builder has time to address your list before coverage ends.
Areas We Serve
We serve new construction communities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including Denton, Aubrey, Little Elm, Prosper, Celina, Frisco, McKinney, Anna, Princeton, Northlake, Argyle, Fort Worth, Lake Dallas, Rockwall, and Plano.
Pricing
11-month warranty inspections start at $375 for slab foundation homes *Starting price for homes 2000 sqft or less* (crawlspace add +100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get an 11-month inspection if I had a phase or final inspection before closing?
Yes. Some conditions only develop after the home has been lived in and exposed to a full year of seasons, such as settlement cracks, drainage changes, or sticking doors.
Will my builder accept your report?
Most builders accept a written list of items with supporting photos. Check your warranty documents for the specific submission process your builder uses.
Do I need to be home during the inspection?
It’s helpful but not required. We recommend attending the end of the inspection so we can walk through findings with you.
What if the builder disputes an item?
The report documents conditions as observed on the inspection date. Many homeowners use it as a starting point for discussions with the builder.
