Most new home builders in the greater Chicago and northeast Illinois area provide a 1-year warranty. An 11th month inspection, also called a builders warranty inspection or builders inspection, is a full home inspection performed before that warranty expires to document defects and safety issues while the builder is still responsible for repairs. During this new home warranty inspection we inspect the home from roof to foundation, identify workmanship problems and hidden concerns, and provide a detailed report you can use to request corrections before your builder’s warranty runs out.

This builders warranty inspection is non-invasive and is based on observations of the visible and apparent condition of the interior and exterior of the structure, including its major systems and components. After the inspection, you receive a comprehensive, easy-to-read report with photos that clearly documents any material defects observed on the date of the inspection. With this information in hand, you can take the necessary steps to hold your builder and subcontractors to their warranties while they’re still in force and protect your investment in your new home in the greater Chicago area.