11-Month Warranty Inspection in Flint, MI
Document issues before your 12-month builder warranty expires — so the builder owns the repairs, not you.
New homes come with a 12-month builder warranty — and builders know that most homeowners either forget about the expiration date or don't want to hassle with punch-list items until they become real problems. An 11-month warranty inspection does the hassling for you, on purpose, one month before the warranty window closes. We document everything that's settled, cracked, drifted out of alignment, failed to function, or otherwise deviated from what was promised, and we do it with a professional inspection report the builder's warranty manager can't dismiss. In Grand Blanc, Fenton, Davison, and the subdivisions north and south of Flint, this inspection routinely pays for itself several times over.
What's included
Full inspection scope
Every system a buyer's inspector would check — structure, roof, attic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, exterior, interior — with thermal imaging throughout.
New-construction-focused findings
Settlement cracks, drywall nail pops, floor-joist squeaks, window and door alignment, caulk failures, grading, driveway cracks, and other defects specific to the first-year life of a new home.
Thermal imaging for hidden issues
Thermal scans catch missing insulation, air-leak pathways, and moisture that first-year settling tends to reveal — issues the builder is obligated to address.
Warranty-ready documentation
Digital report formatted to support the builder-warranty submission process: photos, locations, and clear descriptions of what needs correction.
Why it matters for Flint-area homes
- •Michigan's first-winter freeze-thaw cycle reveals most new-construction defects between month 6 and month 10 — almost always within the warranty period, but easy to miss if you're not looking for them.
- •Grand Blanc, Fenton, Davison, and Goodrich subdivisions have tight build schedules; first-year settlement and trade-coordination issues are nearly universal.
- •Builder warranties require written notification of defects before warranty expiration — verbal or phone calls often don't count. A professional inspection report is the strongest possible written submission.
- •Ice-dam and roof-flashing issues that first winter reveal themselves by month 10; missing this window means paying for the repair yourself.
How it works
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Schedule during month 10 or early month 11
Gives time for report review, warranty submission, and builder response before month 12 expiration.
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Full inspection
2–3 hours on-site. You're welcome to attend — especially the final walk-through where findings are reviewed in context.
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Digital report delivery
Same-day to 24-hour turnaround so you can submit to the builder's warranty program well inside the window.
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Warranty follow-through
We can answer questions from the builder's warranty manager about specific items if disputes arise.
Frequently asked
Can I wait until I notice issues?
Better not to. Many defects develop gradually and aren't obvious to homeowners; even defects you've noticed might not be submitted in time or with enough documentation. A professional inspection pre-packages the whole submission.
What if the builder pushes back on items?
Our report documents findings with photos and descriptions; we can speak to items as needed. Most reputable builders honor warranty claims when they're clearly documented.
Is this the same price as a home inspection?
Yes — same scope, same price. The value is in the timing and the warranty framing of the report.
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