New Home Warranty Inspections

New homes are covered by a warranty, which is overseen by the Ontario New Home Warranty Program (ONHWP). The major warranty for new homes is one (1) year from the date of possession. While you may be able to detect the cosmetic deficiencies in and around your home, we specialize in revealing significant construction workmanship defects, in addition to building code violations.
 

It is your responsibility to notify your builder and ONHWP of any deficiencies in writing, prior to warranty expiration. If you fail to do so, you lose your rights under the warranty program. Any deficiencies that are not reported in writing before warranty expiration become your responsibility. This failure to report deficiencies or to properly and accurately report them could become very costly to you in the future.
 

Even brand new homes have flaws. While most homeowners can identify the cosmetic deficiencies in a home, a trained professional should be consulted to examine the technical aspects and mechanical function of the home.
 

If you've purchased a new home in Ontario and you want the peace of mind that comes with knowing your purchase is protected, please visit the Tarion website.

In Summary:

• Construction defects and Ontario Building Code Violations - One year
• Water leakage (basement, roof, exterior walls, windows, and doors) - Two years
• Major structural defects - Seven years

We examine the house from attic to basement using our thermal imaging camera and our reports cover all the major systems in the house including Roofing, Exterior, Structure, Electrical, Heating and Cooling, Insulation, Plumbing and the Interior.