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11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection

Your new home's first year is a shakedown cruise: settling, seasonal movement, and systems getting their first full workout. An 11-month inspection catches what's emerged so you can submit a documented claim while your builder warranty still covers it.

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What is an 11-month builder warranty inspection?

Your builder's warranty runs out at one year, and most people don't think about it until month thirteen. I inspect the whole house around month ten or eleven and document everything that's shown up during that first year — settling, seasonal movement, things that only appear once a house has been lived in. You submit it while the builder is still on the hook. That timing is the entire value.

When to schedule
Month 10–11 of ownership
Typical cost
$375–$600
Report delivered
Within 12 hours
Why it matters
Builder pays, not you
Scope

What This Inspection Covers

  • Full standard inspection of the home
  • Settling cracks and seasonal movement
  • Roof condition after its first full year of weather
  • HVAC performance after summer and winter cycles
  • Plumbing leaks and drainage issues
  • Warranty-claim-ready documentation

Who it's for

Anyone who closed on a new-construction home 10–11 months ago. Schedule at month 10 to leave time for the builder claim process.

Why Cardinal

What You Get

✓ Report formatted for builder warranty submissions

✓ Photos and clear descriptions for every finding

Ready to book?

Schedule online in about two minutes, or call or text for a fast quote — bundle pricing available.

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Reviews

From Someone Who Booked This

Verbatim from Google.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeff did our first move in new home inspection and did our other 1 year inspection before our warranty period. Jeff is super thorough and provides a detail review of what he did. Well worth the money. Please reach out. You will not be disappointed.

Mark M.New home + 11-month warranty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeff's knowledge of home construction assured us that we had chosen the right company and inspector for our 11 month inspection of our newly built home.

Balencia O.11-month warranty inspection

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Don't Take My Word For It

A Brand New House. Sixty-One Pages.

One of the two sample reports on this site is a house nobody had ever lived in. Missing drain pan. Boot flashing with improper shingle coverage. A service disconnect that wasn’t there. Wood in contact with concrete. Read it before you decide a new home doesn’t need inspecting.

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90-Day Inspection Warranty — Cardinal Home Inspections

90-Day Inspection Warranty

For 90 days after your inspection you're covered on electrical systems, mechanical systems, structural elements, appliances, and HVAC systems. That's the window when you're still learning the house — when a surprise hurts most and you can least afford it.

Ready to Schedule Your Inspection?

Book online in about two minutes — or just call or text me and I'll get you a straight answer on price and a confirmed time. Same-week appointments are usually no problem.

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