Warranty Summary
1 Year Manufacturer - 90 Day Material and Workmanship Warranty Summary
HVAC – 1 year Service and Labor – 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Plumbing Hardware – Lifetime Warranty
Plumbing Instillation – One Year Warranty
Electrical Service – One Year Workmanship Warranty
90 Day Workmanship and Materials Coverage Checklist
During your 90-Day warranty the builder will correct/repair items considered workmanship and materials according to the terms of the warranty agreement. Here is a list of the more typical items that are covered/are not covered/and items you should contact the subcontractor directly.
Typical Items Covered
To be addressed at Single 90 Day Walk-Through
Drywall nail pops/paint repairs not due to wear and tear
Hardware/door adjustments
Interior trim splitting/shrinking
Visible nails in trim
Typical Items Not Covered
Light-bulb replacement
Carpet cleaning
Landscaping/erosion
Concrete staining/cracks
Cosmetic imperfections
Items Covered Under 1 Year Warranty that homeowner should call subcontractor directly
HVAC | Electrical | Plumbing | Flooring | Appliance
Please refer to your closing paperwork for subcontractor contact info.
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION WARRANTIES
There are three types of warranties come with your new home: 90 Day Workmanship, One Year Warranty and Manufacturer Extended Warranty. This guide is designed to provide you with greater detail about the extended warranties that exceed the standard 90 Day Workmanship Warranty. At closing you will receive a booklet that describes in detail the 90 Day Limited Warranty.
90 Day Workmanship
Once during your 90-Day limited warranty the builder will correct/repair items considered workmanship and material deficiencies according to the terms of the warranty agreement. This typically includes such items as drywall touch-up, door and hardware adjustments, and interior trim repairs due to cracking or splitting.
1 Year Warranty
The 1 Year Warranty covers the manufacturer’s warranties included in your new home along with the mechanical workmanship for the Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC installed in your new home. This warranty ensures your mechanical systems are installed and operating according to generally accepted industry standards. If you have any issue with a mechanical item in your new home, you must call the subcontractor directly and schedule a service call. This includes both routine and emergency service requests. Any mechanical issues should not be included on your 90 Day Limited Warranty walk-through but instead handled directly with the mechanical subcontractor.
Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty
Virtually all of the materials and equipment (including mechanical equipment) installed in your new home are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. These range from one year to a lifetime warranty. The purpose here is to educated you on the coverage of what are considered the significant items within your new home and how to handle any warranty claim that may need to be filed. For specific warranty coverage you should read the warranty information that is provided with your new home. There are specific actions that must be followed in order for the warranty to be valid. These include registering your equipment with the manufacturer and following the maintenance and care guidelines provided by the manufacturer.