DFW 11-Month Warranty Inspections for New Construction

The Builder Isn’t Calling You to Remind You!

This Is About New Construction, Even When Everything Seems “Fine”

Most DFW homeowners assume that if their new construction home passed final inspection and the early months felt uneventful, there is nothing left to worry about. That assumption is exactly why month 10 to 11 matters.

Semper Fi Home Inspections performs new construction phase inspections during the build, but that is only part of the protection strategy. The final safeguard is the Pre-Warranty-Expiration Inspection, scheduled just before the builder’s one-year warranty ends. This is when last-minute defects surface and when the builder is still legally responsible to correct them.

Why New Construction Issues Show Up Late in DFW

North Texas homes often look flawless early on. Then the soil shifts, the seasons change, and systems finally operate prolonged under real-world conditions.

Common late-cycle issues for new homes built in DFW include:

• Foundation movement related to expansive clay soils
• Grading and drainage problems revealed after heavy rain
• Roof and flashing issues following wind or hail exposure
• HVAC performance problems after a full summer and winter cycle
• Incomplete or poorly executed warranty repairs from earlier punch lists

These are rarely visible at move-in. They show up months later.

Why Month 10 to 11 Is the Sweet Spot for an Inspection

Month 10 to 11 gives defects time to reveal themselves while keeping the builder financially responsible. Waiting until month 12 eliminates leverage.

Builders do not track your warranty timeline for you. They are not required to remind you. Miss this window, and even legitimate construction issues become homeowner expenses.

Pre-Warranty-Expiration Inspections Built for DFW Homes

A Pre-Warranty-Expiration Inspection from Semper Fi Home Inspections is a comprehensive evaluation of the home’s structural, mechanical, roofing, drainage, and safety systems, with optional infrared and moisture diagnostics. Findings are documented clearly so they can be submitted to the builder before warranty expiration.

This inspection is designed specifically for new construction homes that have already been lived in long enough for issues to emerge.

Automated Reminders Are Part of the Service

A component of Semper Fi’s New Construction Advantage™ includes an automated 11-month warranty reminder. This ensures homeowners do not forget, miscalculate dates, or realize too late that the warranty has expired.

Many inspectors offer warranty inspections. Few ensure homeowners actually remember to schedule them.

Warranty Inspections Built for the Way Homes Are Built in DFW

This service is structured for homes across the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and surrounding North Texas communities where soil conditions, weather cycles, and rapid construction schedules increase late-cycle defect risk.

The DFW Takeaway

Phase inspections protect you during construction. The 11-month warranty inspection protects you after you have lived in the home long enough to uncover what was missed. Builders move on. Warranties expire quietly. This inspection makes sure neither catches you off guard.