A new home will often come with a warranty from the builder, but that doesn’t mean the builder is on the hook for anything that breaks. Warranties differ from builder to builder, but they typically cover only specific features such as:
- Concrete foundations and floors
- Clapboard and shingles
- Carpeting
- Thermal and moisture cover
- Waterproofing
- Insulation
- Roofing and siding
- Doors and windows
- Garage doors
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Heating and cooling
- Septic system
- Household appliances
- Shrinkage or expansion of the house
- Shrinkage of joints and minor cracking
- Insect damage
- Dampness or condensation caused by inadequate ventilation
Source:
“What a Builder Warranty Covers on New Construction (and What You’re on the Hook for Yourself,” realtor.com® (July 13, 2018)