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A Complete Home Inspection Before Your Builder's Warranty Ends
Most builders provide a one-year warranty on newly constructed homes, but many findings don’t surface until you’ve actually lived in the home for several months. Nighthawk Inspections provides 1-year warranty inspections throughout Sacramento and Northern California, giving you a clear, documented picture of the home’s condition before that coverage window closes.
Warranty Inspection Explained
What Is a 1-Year Builder's Warranty Inspection?
A 1-year builder’s warranty inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of a newly constructed home performed near the end of the builder’s one-year warranty period. It’s an independent look at the home’s condition before warranty coverage expires.
Unlike the inspection completed before closing, this one happens after you’ve lived in the home for several months. Normal use, seasonal changes, and settling can reveal things that simply weren’t visible when the home was first completed. You’ll receive a clear, independent report from a certified inspector that can be submitted directly to your builder, documenting what’s been observed and giving you a record of items that may qualify for warranty review.
INSPECTION COVERAGE
What's Included in Our 1-Year Warranty Inspection?
We inspect the home to the same standard as a comprehensive home inspection, with particular attention to items that commonly become apparent during the first year of ownership.
Foundation & Structure
Settlement, movement, cracking, and other visible structural findings.
Roofing & Exterior
Roof coverings, flashing, exterior materials, and visible signs of wear or damage.
Grading & Drainage
Site conditions and drainage patterns around the home's exterior.
Windows & Doors
Operation, alignment, weather sealing, and visible installation findings.
Interior Finishes
Drywall cracks, nail pops, trim separation, and other cosmetic findings commonly associated with settling.
Plumbing Systems
Fixtures, visible plumbing components, water heater operation, and signs of leaks.
Electrical Systems
Panels, outlets, switches, fixtures, and installed safety devices.
Heating & Cooling
Visible HVAC components and overall system performance at the time of inspection.
WHY TIMING MATTERS
Why Schedule Before the Warranty Expires?
Builder warranties are time-sensitive. Once the coverage period ends, items that might have qualified for warranty repair become your responsibility to address on your own timeline and budget. Scheduling before the deadline gives you the opportunity to identify and document findings while coverage is still active.
A clear inspection report gives you something concrete to bring to your builder, a documented record of what’s been observed, submitted before the window closes.
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THE INSPECTION PROCESS
How a 1-Year Warranty Inspection Works
1
Schedule Before Your Warranty Expires
Call 916-587-4295 or text 916-502-8892 to book your inspection before your builder's warranty deadline. Give yourself a few weeks so there's time to review the report and submit anything to the builder.
2
We Inspect The
Home
A Nighthawk inspector performs a comprehensive inspection of the home's accessible systems, components, and finishes, paying close attention to what living in the home for a year has revealed.
3
Receive Your Inspection Report
You'll receive a clear, photo-supported report within one business day, ready to share with your builder before warranty coverage expires.
Areas We Serve
1-Year Warranty Inspections Throughout Sacramento & Northern California
Nighthawk Inspections provides builders warranty inspections throughout Sacramento and the surrounding Northern California region. Our service area includes Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Auburn, Davis, Woodland, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Placerville, and many other nearby communities.
We proudly serve properties across the region with professional service, responsive communication, and convenient scheduling. If you don’t see your city listed, contact us to confirm availability in your area.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend scheduling your inspection several weeks before your builder's warranty expires. This allows time to review the report and submit any concerns to the builder before the deadline.
Yes. The terms are often used interchangeably. The inspection is typically performed near the end of the builder's first-year warranty period. Some builders refer to it as an 11-month warranty inspection because it is commonly scheduled during the eleventh month of ownership before the warranty expires.
The cost of a 1-year builder's warranty inspection depends on several factors, including the size of the home, its location, and any additional features that may require extra inspection time. Because every property is different, pricing can vary from one inspection to the next.
You will receive your report within one business day of the inspection, which leaves you time to share it with your builder before the warranty deadline.
Warranty coverage varies by builder and warranty agreement. Our role is to identify and document observed concerns so they can be reviewed by the builder.
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Schedule Your 1-Year Warranty Inspection Before Coverage Expires
Book online in minutes or give us a call. Our team is ready to help you schedule a thorough 1-year builder’s warranty inspection anywhere in Sacramento and Northern California.
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