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Get Your ePriceIn new construction homes, appearances can be deceiving. Even the most majestic of dwellings can harbor concealed defects. These are the silent adversaries lying in wait, from minor nuisances like a slightly misaligned hinge to the more treacherous structural failings nestled within the walls or foundation of your new kingdom. The fact that a house is newly constructed or received a certificate of occupancy doesn’t shield it from these potential pitfalls.
A high performance pre-delivery final inspection gives you the advantage of catching your builder’s problems BEFORE they become your problems.
The 11-Month Inspection or One-Year Inspection before your builder’s warranty expires is not just a contingency plan—it’s a calculated move. Savvy builders will offer a one-year warranty—a pledge to stand by their workmanship. This warranty is a testament to their confidence in their craft, yet it is also a challenge to the homeowner. It’s an opportunity to hold the creators of your castle accountable, to ensure that every inch of your dominion is as flawless as it was promised to be.
This period is critical. It’s the golden hour to wield the knowledge you’ve gained from living in your house. You’re not just a homeowner; you’re an insider. You’ve experienced firsthand the quirks and nuances of your home. The dryer that’s more a whisper than a roar, the room that becomes a winter’s tale, the window that’s a conduit for the breeze – all these are not just inconveniences. They are clues, signposts to areas that may require attention.
Think of this as a full high performance home inspection, but with the advantage of lived experience. Your intimate knowledge of your home elevates this high-performance inspection from a standard review to a targeted exploration. We’re not just checking boxes; we’re uncovering the story behind each imperfection, each flaw.
Pre-Delivery Final and 11-Month Inspections are assertions of ownership. They are testaments to your right to demand not just adequate, but exceptional standards. They are about identifying problems, yes. But more importantly, they are about seeking solutions, ensuring that any issues are addressed under the warranty, thereby safeguarding your investment and your peace of mind.
The high performance building inspection professionals for all building standards: PHI + PIHUS Passive House, Living Building Challenge, EnergyStar, NetZero, LEED, and more. Building Supporters takes guidance from common manufacturer installation guidelines, high-performance building excellence standards, and International Building Code (IBC, IECC, IFGC, IPC, IgCC, IPSDC, ISPSC, ICCPC, WUIC, IRC, IFC, IMC, and more). Detailed construction reporting provided at each phase documenting building defects.
Every builder warranty differs, so it pays to read the fine print upfront.
A comprehensive warranty, one that reflects the value of your investment, should cover both the materials used in the build and the quality of the workmanship. It offers peace of mind that your home is built to last, guarding against potential defects or issues in several critical areas. Here’s what a good builder warranty should cover:
However, it’s just as important to be aware of what typically isn’t covered under such warranties, to avoid surprises down the line:
Fully understanding your home warranty involves discerning both what is protected and where you, as a homeowner, have responsibilities. It’s a balance between the protections offered by the builder and the maintenance and care that falls on you. This balance ensures your home remains a comfortable, safe, and enjoyable place for years to come.
Save MORE money: We protect, test and report MORE — Way More.
Real Past Builders, Trades + Construction Geniuses/Enthusiasts With Real-World Experience: Spearheaded By Brian Cornwell + REAL experienced past builders, tradespeople and construction genius/enthusiast inspectors. Backed by Colorado’s highest training, hiring and education standards.
Training, certifications, memberships, and licenses:
More time spent per inspection, less hidden health hazards and expensive future repairs: All hustle, no hassles. We cap our multi-hour inspections to 1-2 per day per inspector MAX because you entrust us to identify your property’s weaknesses and potential issues. This is the first time anyone has ever openly promised to give your property this kind of remarkable attention and focus.
Seriously data driven: The most advanced technology and comprehensive testing ever: FREE thermal imaging survey included with every inspection. Most inspectors today carry a few ~20 basic tools. Building Supporters brings over 200+ advanced, calibrated, and highly specialized tools to your property.
Over 200+ specialized tools as needed including: Sewer + ductwork scopes, thermal cameras, continuous radon monitors, sound level meters, voltage, continuity, and current testers, pinless moisture meters, AFCI/GFCI testers anemometers, combustible gas detectors, carbon monoxide analyzers, microwave leak detectors, and more.
Did you know that NONE of these things are required by inspection industry standards? Most inspectors don’t do them. As Colorado’s only High Performance inspection, we do all these extra things at no extra cost.
Infrared Thermographic Surveys included with every High Performance inspection for FREE.
Advanced infrared technology allows us to potentially detect a broad spectrum of issues lurking unseen within your property’s walls.
Residential:
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In addition to complying with InterNACHI standards (residential) + BSHP Standards, our high performance inspections FAR exceed expectations. Visit buildingsupporters.com/sop for full details.
Pick and choose your auxiliary services for an additional fee:
No waiting, ever. Get your high performance report delivered digitally on the same day. We welcome walk-throughs at the end of every high performance inspection: Get to know your property inside and out.
Multi-hour, high performance inspections tell the full story of your property. Each is meticulously crafted to give you more negotiation power for repairs or cash back at closing. For properties sold as-is, you may find that the cost of repairs is more than you initially expected.
We use the most advanced and interactive reporting software on the planet.
Peace of mind is Always FREE: We use a portion of every dollar we make to secure our clients the best warranty coverage, insurance and protections in all of Colorado. All standard, at no additional cost to you ever. **
We carry BOTH Errors + Omissions and General Liability Insurance. Only 5% of ALL inspectors have this, because it’s incredibly expensive.
Elite Inspection Warranty Included $0 deductible: Eligible mechanical and structural repairs and mold remediation expenses are reimbursed up to $2250.00. Qualifying roof leakage repairs expenses are reimbursed up to $1000 per property. Covers anything that was inspected including structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, as well as appliances, roofing, exteriors, interiors, and potential pest infestations.
InterNACHI We’ll Buy Your Home Back Guarantee Included $0 Deductible: Full purchase price. Honored for 90 days after closing. Not all inspectors can offer this service, as it requires InterNACHI certification plus an advanced CPI designation, which Building Supporters has obtained.
InterNACHI Referring Real Estate Agent Protection Included: InterNACHI will indemnify any licensed real estate agent in an amount up to $10,000 if a third party successfully sues the agent for negligent referral of an InterNACHI inspector.
InterNACHI’s Honor Guarantee Included: InterNACHI’s $25,000 Honor Guarantee protects you against personal property loss during an inspection.
ISG 125-Day Warranty Plus Included $0 Deductible: Mechanical + Structural Coverage: Water lines, faucets, water heaters, drain lines, gas lines. Electrical: Main service panel, secondary service panel, and wiring. Appliances: Kitchen Appliances including and limited to oven, range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, trash compactor, and garbage disposal. Heating/Air (HVAC): Furnace, Air Conditioner, and Thermostats. Poured Concrete & Block wall foundations. Floor joists, bottom & top plates, and wall members. Roof leak repair (does not include replacement of bad shingles), load bearing walls, attached
garage doors.
ISG 125-Day SewerGard Plus Included: Up to $4,000 coverage ($2,000 coverage per line) Extended to 12 months with a clear sewer scope.
ISG 125-Day MoldSafe Included: Up to $2,000 remediation coverage of new visible mold growth.
ISG Radon Protection Plan Plus Included: Up to $1200 for a mitigation system to be installed to the home. 120 days or 12 months if active mitigation system installed. *Testing required.
ISG 5-Year Roof Leak Protection Plan Included: Up to $3,000. Covers the roof, for leaks, for period of 5 years from the date of inspection.
ISG Termite Protection Included: 90 days following inspection. Covers cover the cost to treat new termite and carpenter ant infestations.
ISG NXT Structural Warranty Included: Up to $5,000 per claim, and $100,000 for the duration of the 12-month policy. Covers structural component malfunctions and failures as follows: footings and foundation systems, beams, girders, lintels, masonry arches, columns, load-bearing walls, partitions, roof framing systems, and floor systems, subject to limitations and exclusions.
Building Supporters 100/Day Guarantee Included: Here’s our ironclad satisfaction 100/day guarantee, clear and straightforward: “If we fail to meet the Standards of Practice, don’t pay us. That’s our promise to you. ”
Building Supporters Canceled Escrow Guarantee Included: Building Supporters helps protect you from paying full price for a second home inspection with a $199 discount off the regular price.
RecallChek Appliance Recall Checks Included: We submit the make and model numbers from your appliances, furnaces, air conditioners and water heaters to ensure that you not only get the free repairs that you are owed currently, but also to protect your families safety.
The array of potential problems within new homes is diverse, spanning from minor oversights to significant structural concerns that, if unaddressed, can multiply into substantial complications. Here are expanded insights into common issues uncovered in new homes, emphasizing the imperative of thorough inspection and proactive resolution:
High performance Pre-Delivery Final + 1-Year Builder’s Warranty Home Inspection + pick and choose your add-ons and options:
Have questions, unusual complexities or demanding requirements? Contact us for fast same/next day proposals and answers.
* For full terms and conditions please review the inspection agreement.
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