11 Month Warranty Inspection in Detroit, MI

Your new home came with a one-year builder warranty — but that warranty is only valuable if you find the defects before it expires. An 11 month warranty inspection from PPT Inspections is a thorough, independent evaluation timed for the last month of your warranty, documenting workmanship and material defects so your builder fixes them at no cost to you. We serve new-home owners across Detroit, Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties — and we've inspected Michigan new construction since 1994.

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What an 11 Month Warranty Inspection Is

Nearly every newly built home in Michigan comes with a builder's warranty that covers defects in workmanship and materials for the first year of ownership. The catch is that the burden is on you, the homeowner, to identify and report those defects before the warranty period ends. Most people simply don't have the training to spot construction defects — and many issues are subtle or take months to reveal themselves.

An 11 month warranty inspection solves that problem. We perform a complete, professional home inspection in the final weeks of your warranty, producing a detailed, photo-documented report of every defect and deficiency we find. You submit that report to your builder, who is obligated to make the covered repairs at no cost to you. It's one of the highest-return services available to a new-home owner.

The Inspection Covers the Whole House

This is a full home inspection, not a quick walkthrough. We evaluate the structure, roof, exterior cladding and trim, grading and drainage, windows and doors, the electrical system, plumbing, HVAC, insulation and ventilation, the attic, and all interior finishes — paying particular attention to the workmanship issues that typically surface during a home's first year.

Defects Commonly Found in the First Year

New construction settles and reveals its workmanship over the first twelve months.

1

Settlement Cracks

As a new home settles, cracks appear in drywall, foundations, driveways, and exterior masonry — many of which are warrantable.

2

Grading and Drainage

Improper grading, settled backfill, and downspout discharge that directs water toward the foundation are common and important to catch early in Michigan.

3

Roof and Flashing Issues

Missing or improper flashing, nail pops, and shingle defects often show up after the first winter's freeze-thaw cycles.

4

HVAC Imbalances

Rooms that won't heat or cool properly, poor ductwork, and improperly sized equipment frequently surface during the first full year of seasons.

5

Plumbing and Electrical Deficiencies

Leaks, improper connections, ungrounded outlets, and unfinished details are common in fast-paced new construction.

6

Finish and Trim Defects

Doors and windows that bind, gaps in trim, caulking failures, and grout and tile issues become apparent as the home settles.

Why Timing Matters

  • The builder warranty typically expires exactly 12 months after closing
  • Scheduling in month 11 leaves time to document defects and notify the builder
  • Many defects only appear after a full cycle of Michigan seasons
  • After the warranty expires, covered repairs become your expense
  • A documented, third-party report carries more weight with builders than a verbal request
  • Even a single warrantable repair can exceed the cost of the inspection

"New construction in Michigan goes up fast, and a fast build leaves defects behind. After one full cycle of our seasons — a freezing winter, a wet spring, a humid summer — the home tells you where the corners were cut. We time the inspection so the builder is still on the hook, then hand the homeowner a report they can act on with confidence."

Why Choose PPT Inspections

Independent, thorough, and built for builder accountability.

Independent of the Builder

We work for you, not the builder — our only goal is to document every defect you're entitled to have fixed.

30+ Years of Experience

We know how Michigan new construction performs through its first year and exactly what to look for.

Builder-Ready Reports

Clear, photo-documented reports your builder can act on directly — no ambiguity, no guesswork.

11 Month Warranty Inspection FAQ

Common questions about builder warranty inspections in Detroit, Michigan.

Most new homes come with a one-year builder warranty covering workmanship and materials. An 11 month warranty inspection is a thorough inspection performed near the end of that first year — typically in month 11 — so any defects can be documented and submitted to the builder for repair before the warranty expires. It's one of the smartest things a new-home owner can do.
Many construction defects are hidden or develop slowly — settlement cracks, grading and drainage issues, HVAC imbalances, roof and flashing problems, and finish defects. By the time you notice them, the warranty may have expired and you'll be paying out of pocket. A professional inspection finds these issues while the builder is still obligated to fix them at no cost to you.
We perform a full home inspection — structure, roof, exterior, grading and drainage, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, attic, and interior finishes — with special attention to the workmanship issues that commonly surface in the first year. You receive a detailed, photo-documented report you can hand directly to your builder.
An 11-month warranty inspection is priced like a standard home inspection — typically $300 to $500 in Metro Detroit depending on the size of the home. Because it can result in thousands of dollars of builder-paid repairs before your warranty expires, it routinely pays for itself many times over. Call (313) 399-7016 for a quote.
Schedule it around the tenth or eleventh month after closing on your new build, leaving yourself a few weeks to submit the report to the builder before the one-year warranty expires. Waiting until the last day is risky — you want time for the builder to review and complete the work. We recommend booking about a month ahead of your warranty deadline.
As a new house settles through its first Michigan winter, we commonly find drywall cracks, nail pops, doors and windows that stick, grout and caulk failures, HVAC balancing issues, minor roof and flashing defects, and grading or drainage problems. Many are normal settling items the builder is obligated to correct — but only if they are documented and reported before the warranty runs out.

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