11-Month Warranty Inspection in Windermere, FL

On Windermere's lakefront and canal-adjacent properties, we most frequently document roofing fastener deficiencies, inadequate flashing at parapet walls and skylights, improper caulking around high-end window systems, and grading issues that direct water toward the foundation. These defects are difficult to detect visually during a walkthrough but appear clearly in thermal imaging scans and detailed moisture assessments included in our full inspection.

Our warranty inspection is not a wind mitigation report, but we do document the condition of roofing materials, sheathing connections, and opening protections as part of the structural assessment. If we observe deficiencies in installed hurricane straps, improper fastener patterns, or missing secondary water resistance features, those items are captured in the report so the builder can be held responsible before coverage expires.

Schedule around month 10 to give yourself enough time to submit warranty claims and receive a builder response before the 12-month deadline. Don't wait until month 11; warranty administrators have processing timelines too.

We inspect all major systems and structural components covered by your builder warranty: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roof, attic, foundation, exterior, and interior. We also document cosmetic defects that qualify under most warranties.

Our InterNACHI-certified inspectors produce professional, well-documented reports. Most builders honor valid warranty claims submitted before the deadline, especially when findings are clearly documented with photos and system references.

A closing-day inspection captures conditions at a single moment. The 11-month inspection catches defects that developed or worsened during your first year of occupancy, including HVAC wear, grading settlement, and moisture issues that take time to reveal themselves.

Frequently. Studies show new Central Florida homes average over 36 inspection findings. Builder timelines are tight, subcontractor quality varies significantly, and inspections during construction are often rushed. An independent inspection catches what builder quality control misses.

The scope is identical. We inspect every major system. The difference is the lens: we're looking specifically for construction defects, installation errors, and items covered under a builder warranty, and we format the report for warranty claim submission rather than negotiation.

The most frequent: inadequate attic ventilation, improper lot grading, missing or thin insulation, HVAC refrigerant line issues, reversed plumbing vents, improperly secured roof decking, and window installation defects. Each of these is typically covered under the builder's 1-year warranty.