11-Month Warranty Inspection in Winter Park, FL

On Winter Park custom builds, we most frequently document improper window flashing at stucco transitions, inadequate waterproofing at balconies and decks, HVAC condensate routing that doesn't meet current code, and structural fastener deficiencies in roof assemblies. These items are not always visible without thermal imaging and proper attic access. Catching them before the one-year warranty expires ensures the builder corrects them on their cost.

Yes. Winter Park is our home base, and we inspect throughout the city's historic brick-street corridors as readily as we do newer construction on the eastern side of town. When renovation contractors warranty updated systems in older Winter Park homes, we inspect that work in the context of the full structure, noting how warranted repairs interact with original cast-iron plumbing, older electrical infrastructure, and period masonry, all of which affects your warranty claim.

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.