Your builder's one-year warranty is a clock that's quietly running out. An inspection at month 11 finds the defects that a full year of living has revealed — so the builder fixes them, while it's still their obligation.
An 11-month builder's warranty inspection is a thorough evaluation of your new home performed near the end of its first year — timed to fall just before the typical one-year builder warranty expires. Rick documents every issue with photos.
The belief is leverage against a deadline: a home reveals its defects as it settles and gets lived in, and many of those show up in the first year. Understanding them before the warranty lapses means the builder repairs them on their dime — miss the window, and they become yours.
As a TREC-licensed Professional Inspector (#25917), Rick delivers a documented, plain-language warranty punch list you can submit to your builder across Colleyville and North Texas.
An 11-month inspection re-evaluates the whole home, focusing on what a year of settling and use has revealed.
Foundation and structure for settling cracks and movement that appear in year one.
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC re-checked for issues that have surfaced with use.
Drywall, trim, doors, windows, and finishes for cracking, gaps, and defects.
Roof, grading, drainage, and exterior for early wear or installation issues.
A new home is still moving in its first year. Foundations settle, framing shrinks, and the small defects that weren't visible at closing start to show — nail pops, cracks, sticking doors, and systems that aren't performing.
Most builder warranties cover these for exactly one year. An inspection at month 11 gives you a documented, photo-backed list to submit before that deadline, so the builder addresses them at no cost to you.
Wait too long and the warranty lapses — and every one of those repairs shifts to your budget. This inspection exists to make sure that doesn't happen.
You receive a detailed, photo-rich report in plain language — a warranty-claim punch list ready to hand to your builder before the deadline.
From your first phone call to final report delivery, here's exactly what to expect when you hire SAFE Property Inspections.
Call 817-657-4736 or use our contact form. We'll answer your questions and book a time that fits your timeline.
Rick evaluates the property thoroughly with PMP-certified discipline. You're encouraged to attend and ask questions.
You receive a detailed, photo-rich report in plain language — clear findings you can actually use.
Questions after the report? Rick walks you through the findings so you feel confident in your next steps.
It's a full re-inspection of your new home near the end of its first year, timed just before the typical one-year builder warranty expires. It documents the defects that have surfaced as the home settled and was lived in, so you can submit them for warranty repair in time.
Because most builder warranties cover the home for one year. Inspecting at month 11 gives you time to receive the report and submit your warranty claims before the deadline — while the builder is still obligated to make the repairs.
Yes — we encourage it. Being on-site lets you see any findings firsthand, ask questions in real time, and understand the home as we go. Combined with the plain-language report, it's one of the best ways to truly understand the property.
You'll receive a detailed, photo-rich report written in plain language — typically within 24 hours. It documents the property's condition clearly so you know what matters, what can wait, and what to prioritize.
SAFE Property Inspections is based in Colleyville and serves communities across North Texas — including Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Fort Worth, Arlington, Flower Mound, and more. Give us a call to confirm your area.
TREC Professional Inspector #25917 • CCPIA Commercial Certified • Detailed Photo-Rich Reports • Serving Colleyville & North Texas