Your builder’s warranty expires at 12 months. Schedule your inspection at 10–11 months and get defects fixed at the builder’s expense — before you’re on the hook.
When you bought your new home in Gilbert or Queen Creek, the builder provided a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. That warranty expires at 12 months — and anything you haven’t documented before then becomes your financial responsibility to repair.
New homes develop real issues in their first year. Materials settle, systems are put under real-world use for the first time, and the home goes through its first complete seasonal cycle in the East Valley — including a full Arizona summer and monsoon season. A 1-year warranty inspection at 10 to 11 months gives you a complete, documented list of issues to submit to the builder before your coverage expires.
Schedule your warranty inspection at 10 to 11 months. This gives Kelly time to complete the inspection, deliver the report, and give you time to submit findings to the builder and have repairs scheduled before the 12-month warranty deadline. Waiting until the last month is a common — and costly — mistake.
These are common warranty items found in Gilbert and Queen Creek new homes after a full year of occupancy and East Valley seasonal cycles:
Mark your closing anniversary date and book your warranty inspection at 10 to 11 months. This gives you the maximum time to get findings submitted to the builder and repairs completed before month 12. Call (602) 581-5678 or book online anytime.
Kelly performs the same comprehensive inspection he performs for buyers — with particular attention to items that commonly emerge in the first year: settlement, drainage, HVAC performance after a full summer, and any issues your home experienced during monsoon season.
Kelly walks you through his findings before leaving. You understand exactly what you have documented warranty items and what falls outside typical warranty coverage.
Your detailed written report with photos is delivered within 24 hours. It is organized and documented in a format you can submit directly to the builder’s warranty department as a formal claim.
Submit Kelly’s report to your builder’s warranty department with your formal repair request. With a documented, independent inspection report in hand, you have the evidence to ensure the builder addresses the issues before your coverage expires.
Schedule at month 10–11 · Report in 24 hours · Get repairs done at the builder’s expense
What is a 1-year warranty inspection in Gilbert, AZ?
A 1-year warranty inspection, also called an 11-month inspection, is performed before your builder’s one-year warranty expires. It identifies defects and issues that should be repaired by the builder under warranty — before your coverage runs out and those repairs become your financial responsibility.
When should I schedule my warranty inspection?
Schedule your warranty inspection at 10 to 11 months after your closing date — before the one-year warranty expires. This gives you time to complete the inspection, submit findings to the builder, and have repairs completed before your warranty period ends. Don’t wait until the last minute.
Why do I need a warranty inspection on a new home?
New homes develop issues in the first year as materials settle, systems are put under real-world use, and the home experiences its first full seasonal cycle in the East Valley. Many of these issues only become visible after move-in. An 11-month inspection finds them while the builder is still obligated to fix them at no cost to you.
What does a warranty inspection cover?
A warranty inspection covers the same systems as a standard home inspection — structure, foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows, doors, and all visible accessible areas — with particular attention to settlement cracks, HVAC performance after a full summer season, drainage patterns, and defects that may have developed since move-in.
Can I use Kelly’s report to submit a warranty claim to my builder?
Yes. Kelly’s full-color inspection report with photos is documented, professional, and organized in a format you can submit directly to the builder’s warranty department as a formal repair request. An independent inspector’s report carries significant weight in these conversations.
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