Home Warranty Inspection Services

Although our home warranty inspections are similar to a typical buyer’s inspection, we will use the time spent at your property specifically to determine if there are any repairs or issues that should be addressed with your home warranty provider. This inspection will include examinations the following areas at minimum:

• Exterior: Wall cladding, windows, doors, eaves, trims, decks, porches, entryways, steps, grading, and drainage
• Roofing: Roof system, roof penetrations, roof drainage, and roof structure, chimney
• Structure: Foundation, structural framing, floor, walls, ceiling framing, and roof framing
• Heating and Air Conditioning: Furnace system, boiler system, HVAC system, ducts, vents, tanks, fuel supply system, and main fuel shutoff
• Plumbing: Supply and waste piping, main supply shutoff, drains, traps, and vent piping
• Electrical: Service entrance cable, meter area, grounding, main disconnect, main and sub panels, GFCI breakers and receptacles, AFCI breakers, switches, and exposed branch wiring
• Interior: Walls, floors, ceilings, trim, windows, door, other cabinetry, and all interior components
• Appliances: Dishwasher, oven range, other miscellaneous permanently installed appliances and components

The full scope and extent of our inspection depends on whether or not MKC Associates provided the original inspection.

Detailed Home Warranty Inspection Reports Help You Avoid Costly Repairs

A detailed, thorough home warranty inspection report is essential documentation when you’re making repairs or claiming warranty coverage for a specific issue. Our inspection reports have earned an industry-leading reputation for their comprehensiveness and readability. We take pride in helping people solve real issues with their homes or get the information that they need to make informed decisions. You can see an example of our home inspection reports here, or visit our FAQ page for additional information and guidance.

What Can a Builder’s Home Warranty Cover?

Home warranties are intended to help home owners protect themselves against some of the major repair costs that can occur within the first year (or more) of ownership. Even when a buyer’s inspection was performed, these costly repairs can remain latent for months after the home is purchased and they are a major setback. Even though home warranty policies vary widely depending on the provider, they generally provide coverage for major home systems and components that wear out or break down over time. Exact coverage of a Builder's Warranty will vary builder-to-builder (check with your builder and read the fine print!), but may include:

• Structural issues (involving doors, windows, floors, roofs, etc).
• Electrical system problems (wiring problems, circuit overloads, alarms & other systems, etc).
• Plumbing issues (leaks, broken pipes, faucets, etc).
• Heating and cooling issues (Overall HVAC system, air conditioners, heating, ventilation, etc).
• Workmanship issues (tile, materials, drywall, paint, etc).
• In some cases home warranties can also cover things like pools (and equipment), roofs, and more.

If the homeowner experiences an issue with one of the covered areas they can submit a claim to the warranty provider, who will cover part or all of the expense if it meets the plan’s terms.