Most Builders Give You One Year. After That, You Own Every Problem They Left Behind.
GC Home Inspection performs thorough builder warranty inspections before your coverage expires — identifying what the builder needs to fix while you still have the leverage to make them do it.
When you purchase a new construction home, your builder typically provides a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. That warranty covers defects that weren’t visible at closing — issues that develop as the home settles, as systems are used, and as construction shortcomings reveal themselves over time. The 11-month inspection exists to find those issues before your coverage expires.
Once your warranty period ends, you become responsible for everything — including problems the builder caused but didn’t correct. GC Home Inspection has been performing builder warranty inspections in the Pearland TX area since 2005. We know what builders leave behind, where to look, and how to document findings so you can present them clearly and get the response you deserve.
Most new construction homes in Pearland TX, Manvel, and Iowa Colony carry a one-year builder warranty — meaning homeowners have approximately 11 months from closing to identify and report defects before the builder’s coverage expires.
You close on your new home and the builder’s one-year warranty clock starts. Most issues won’t be visible yet — they develop as the home settles and systems are used.
Schedule your 11-month builder warranty inspection now. GC Home Inspection evaluates every major system and documents findings in a same-day report you can submit directly to your builder.
Your warranty expires. After this date the builder has no obligation to correct defects, and any problems discovered later become your financial responsibility to repair.
A builder warranty inspection in Pearland TX covers the same major systems as a standard home inspection — roof, foundation, framing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, doors, and finished surfaces — with specific attention to common new construction defects and code compliance issues that develop in the first year of occupancy.
New roofs can have improper nailing, inadequate flashing at penetrations, and ventilation defects that don’t cause visible leaks until after the warranty expires.
New construction homes settle. Cracks in foundation, drywall, and brick veneer that appear in the first year are often builder-related — documenting them now is critical.
HVAC systems in new homes are frequently undersized, improperly balanced, or have ductwork defects that only become apparent after a full Texas summer of operation.
Wiring connections, panel labeling, missing GFCIs, and improperly bonded systems are common in new construction — often missed by city inspectors during rough-in.
Drain slope issues, improper venting, and loose connections are common new construction defects that show up as slow drains, gurgling, or water pressure problems.
Sealing failures around windows and exterior doors are extremely common in new construction and lead to moisture intrusion and energy loss — especially in Gulf Coast humidity.
Nail pops, settlement cracks, improper tape and texture, and paint blistering are warranty items that builders must address if documented before the deadline.
Improper lot grading that directs water toward the foundation is one of the most common — and most consequential — new construction defects in the Pearland area.
GC Home Inspection performs builder warranty inspections throughout the Pearland TX area, including the rapidly growing new construction communities of Manvel TX and Iowa Colony TX, where thousands of new homes have been built by major builders in the past five years.
Pearland continues to grow rapidly with new construction throughout the city. GC Home Inspection has served Pearland homeowners since 2005 — including hundreds of builder warranty inspections across every major builder in the market.
Manvel has seen explosive new construction growth, with major subdivisions from national builders including Perry Homes, Lennar and D.R. Horton. Builder warranty inspections here are in high demand — and GC Home Inspection is the experienced local choice.
Iowa Colony is one of the fastest-growing master-planned communities in Brazoria County. With thousands of new homes built in recent years, the 11-month window is a critical deadline for Iowa Colony homeowners — and GC Home Inspection knows these communities well.
We also serve Friendswood TX, League City TX, Alvin TX, and surrounding communities. Call (281) 675-5885 to confirm we serve your area.
Schedule your builder warranty inspection with GC Home Inspection, we perform a thorough evaluation of every major system and new construction defect area, and you receive a same-day full-color report you can submit directly to your builder to initiate repairs before your warranty expires.
Book online 24/7 or call and text. Schedule as close to the 11-month mark as possible — not too early, so late-developing issues are caught, and not too late, so there is time for the builder to respond. The 10 to 10.5 month mark is the sweet spot.
Chad or Greg arrives and performs a comprehensive evaluation — roof to foundation, with specific attention to the new construction defect patterns common in Pearland-area homes. Two to four hours on site.
Your same-day full-color report with photos arrives by email. Use it to formally notify your builder of warranty items. The report is written clearly, so the builder understands exactly what needs to be corrected.
“Chad Langston is the best home inspector in the Houston area. He recently inspected a brand new house. He found important defects. The most amazing finding was that the new roof did not conform to the roof shingle installation standards. As a result, the builder replaced the entire roof. This alone saves thousands of dollars in future maintenance cost of this house. If you are looking for an honest and competent home inspector, call Chad Langston today.”
“Having our new home inspected by GC Home Inspections saved us a ton of headache and $$$ due to a slow moisture collection. Builder was made aware right away so they were able to fix it before closing. Communication is very clear from the beginning to the end and results are super fast! 100% recommend and will definitely call on them again before our year warranty is up.”
A builder warranty inspection — also called an 11-month inspection — is a professional home inspection performed near the end of a new construction home’s first-year builder warranty period. The inspection identifies defects in workmanship, materials, and systems that the builder is still obligated to correct before the warranty expires.
Schedule your builder warranty inspection at the 10 to 10.5 month mark after closing on your new construction home. This timing gives you time to receive the report, formally notify your builder of warranty items, and allow the builder time to schedule repairs — all before your 12-month warranty deadline.
A builder warranty inspection in Pearland TX includes evaluation of the roof, foundation, framing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, doors, drywall, finishes, and exterior grading — with specific focus on new construction defect patterns that commonly develop in the first year of occupancy.
Yes. GC Home Inspection delivers a full-color narrative report with photos that clearly describes and documents every warranty item. The report is written to be submitted directly to your builder as formal notice of warranty claims.
Builders are obligated to address defects covered under their warranty terms — typically workmanship and materials for one year. Not every finding is necessarily a warranty item; some may be normal wear or owner-caused. Your report will help you and your builder determine what falls under warranty coverage.
Yes. GC Home Inspection serves all of Brazoria County and surrounding areas, including Manvel TX, Iowa Colony TX, Pearland TX, Friendswood TX, League City TX, and Alvin TX. Call (281) 675-5885 to confirm we cover your specific address, or book online.
Your builder’s warranty doesn’t last forever — and once it expires, the problems they left behind become yours. GC Home Inspection helps Pearland TX, Manvel, and Iowa Colony homeowners protect their investment by identifying warranty items before the deadline. Same-day report, and Gulf Coast experience going back to 2005. Book online 24/7 or call us directly.