10/30/2026
Your builder warranty clock is ticking, and this is the kind of thing a warranty inspection is made to catch. ⏰
During a recent warranty inspection on a home just under a year old, we found exposed foundation straps along the base of the exterior wall. The siding sits right above the slab edge, and the strap is visible in the gap where it should be covered and protected. 🏠
Why does it matter? Those straps help tie the structure to the foundation, and bare metal at the slab edge is open to moisture, pests, and the weather we get across Central Texas. Small gaps like this tend to get bigger with time. 🌧️
The good news is that warranty coverage is still in place. A builder is far more likely to make a repair right when you document it before the twelve months run out. Waiting until after the deadline can turn a free fix into an out of pocket expense. 🔧
A warranty inspection walks the whole home, inside and out, and gives you a clear list to hand your builder. It is one of the smartest things a new homeowner can do around month eleven. ✅
Are you coming up on your first year in a new build? 🤠