11-Month Warranty Inspections for Houston New Construction

Heat, Humidity, and Water Do Not Respect Your Builder Warranty Timeline

This Is Still New Construction, Just Further Along

Houston homeowners often believe that if a new construction home survived closing and the first few months without problems, the risk has passed. In reality, many Houston-specific defects only appear after prolonged exposure to heat, humidity, and heavy rainfall.

Semper Fi Home Inspections performs new construction phase inspections, but those inspections are only part of a long-term protection plan. The Pre-Warranty-Expiration Inspection is what catches the issues that surface after months of real environmental stress, before the builder’s responsibility ends.

Why New Construction Houston Homes Reveal Problems Later

Houston’s climate is unforgiving. Constant moisture, extended cooling cycles, and heavy storms expose installation shortcuts that early inspections cannot always detect.

Late-cycle issues commonly found in Houston new construction include:

• Moisture intrusion behind walls and around windows
• Improper attic ventilation revealed during prolonged heat
• HVAC systems underperforming after months of continuous use
• Drainage failures after repeated storm events
• Early roof deterioration caused by humidity and UV exposure

These are not cosmetic concerns; they become costly if missed.

Why Month 10 to 11 Matters in Houston

By month 10 or 11, the home has experienced sustained heat, multiple rain events, and continuous system operation. That is when patterns become visible.

Scheduling earlier may miss these issues. Waiting longer shifts responsibility to the homeowner.

Pre-Warranty-Expiration Inspections Designed for Gulf Coast Conditions

Semper Fi Home Inspections focuses Houston pre-warranty inspections on moisture-prone systems, drainage performance, HVAC operation, roofing, and structural components affected by humidity and soil conditions. Optional infrared scanning helps identify hidden moisture before it becomes visible damage.

This inspection is specifically for new construction homes nearing the end of their builder warranty.

The Reminder That Prevents Missed Deadlines

As part of the Semper Fi Advantage Series™, the New Construction Advantage™ includes an automated reminder near month 11. Homeowners do not need to track dates, set calendar alerts, or remember warranty fine print. The reminder prompts scheduling while the builder is still accountable.

This is proactive protection, not a last-minute scramble.

Built for Houston-Area New Construction

This inspection strategy is structured for Greater Houston communities including Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, and surrounding areas where humidity, soil conditions, and storm exposure increase late-warranty risk.

The Houston Takeaway

New construction does not mean problem-free. It means problems often take longer to appear. Phase inspections protect the build. The 11-month warranty inspection protects the homeowner. Once the warranty expires, heat and moisture do not care who should have fixed it.