11-Month Warranty Inspections
Before the first year in a newly built home is over, an independent inspection can help you take stock of its visible condition. Vaultix evaluates the home’s major systems and structure and provides a digital report of findings for you to review and share with your builder. Your warranty’s terms and any repair decisions remain between you and your builder.
A useful review before the first year ends
A home’s condition can change as it is occupied and moves through seasonal weather. A concern that was not apparent at closing may become noticeable later. An 11-month inspection is an opportunity to have the home reviewed before the end of the initial one-year period described on Vaultix’s new-construction page.
An inspection documents observed conditions; it does not determine what your builder’s contract covers or require the builder to make repairs. Check your warranty documents for deadlines, notice procedures, and coverage, and contact your builder directly about submitting concerns.
See the homepage service overviewWhat the inspection reviews
Vaultix describes its 11-month service as a top-to-bottom review of visible structural elements and major mechanical systems. The inspection focuses on conditions observable at the time of the visit, including areas that may have changed since move-in. The exact areas accessible for inspection depend on the home and site conditions.
- Roofing and attic: visible roof components, flashing, attic moisture signs, and bathroom exhaust duct routing.
- Foundation and framing: visible slab, basement, or crawl-space conditions, signs of settlement or moisture entry, and accessible framing.
- Heating, cooling, and plumbing: system operation, visible duct connections, airflow concerns, and accessible areas where leaks may appear.
- Exterior drainage: grading and visible signs of pooling or soil erosion near the foundation.
Clear findings to take to your builder
After the inspection, Vaultix provides a digital report through its inspection process. Use the report to understand the observed conditions and decide what questions to raise with your builder. The report is an independent inspection record—not a warranty determination, repair authorization, or promise that the builder will accept a request.
Vaultix’s process includes a findings walkthrough with the inspector. Attending gives you a chance to ask questions and better understand the report. Coordinate any separate builder walkthrough or repair process directly with the builder.
Plan around your own warranty deadline
If you are approaching the end of the first year, review your builder documents now and confirm the required notice date and submission method. Schedule the inspection with enough time to receive and consider the findings before any contractual deadline. The timing and remedies differ by warranty, so do not assume an inspection alone extends coverage or starts a claim.
THE DETAILS
BEFORE YOU BOOK.
When should I schedule an 11-month inspection?+
Vaultix describes this service for the 11th month of the initial one-year builder warranty. Check your own warranty for the actual deadline and any notice requirements, and leave enough time to review the report and contact your builder.
Is this still useful if I had a pre-closing inspection?+
It can provide a later review of visible conditions after the home has been occupied. The 11-month inspection is a separate visit; it does not replace your warranty documents or earlier inspection report.
Does the report mean the builder must make repairs?+
No. The report documents inspection findings; it does not interpret your contract or decide whether an item is covered. Refer to your warranty and ask your builder about its review and repair process.
What happens after the inspection?+
Vaultix’s inspection process describes a digital report and a walkthrough of findings with the inspector. You can use the report to understand observed conditions and communicate questions to your builder.