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Warranty terms
Coverage steps down on a schedule most buyers only read after a deadline has passed.
Construction IQ™
- ImportanceImportance: 5 of 5
- Consumer difficultyConsumer difficulty: 3 of 5
- Cost impactCost impact: 4 of 5
- Comfort impactComfort impact: 2 of 5
- Inspection priorityInspection priority: 3 of 5
Most builder warranties cover cosmetic items briefly, systems longer, and structure longest. The 11-month review is usually your last broad window.
Register appliances and systems at closing, while serial numbers are easy to reach.
Connected to
Journey stages
Warranty
- 30-day
- 11-month
- Structural
Maintenance
- Seasonal checklist