New Home Warranty Inspections
Before Your Builder Warranty Expires, Have Your Home Inspected Again.
Many homeowners don’t begin noticing issues until after living in their home through changing seasons, heavy rain, humidity, and everyday use. A New Home Warranty Inspection helps identify visible concerns before your builder warranty period ends.
At Harris Home Inspections, we help homeowners across the Mississippi Gulf Coast better understand the condition and performance of their homes through thorough inspections designed to provide clarity, documentation, and confidence before warranty deadlines expire.
What Is a New Home Warranty Inspection?
A New Home Warranty Inspection is a professional inspection performed before your builder warranty expires, often around the 11th month of ownership.
As homes settle and adjust over time, homeowners may begin noticing small changes that were not visible during the original inspection or final walkthrough.
Our goal is to help identify visible concerns so homeowners can better understand what may need further evaluation before warranty coverage ends.
Many homeowners assume a newly built home should remain problem-free during the first year. In reality, homes constantly respond to humidity, moisture, temperature changes, settling, and everyday use, especially across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Common Issues That May Appear During the First Year
Some of the most common concerns homeowners begin noticing during the first year include:
Common concerns may include:
• Drywall cracks and nail pops
• Sticking doors or windows
• Flooring movement or separation
• Caulking gaps or trim separation
• Drainage and grading concerns
• Moisture intrusion indicators
• Roofing concerns
• HVAC performance inconsistencies
• Exterior settlement concerns
Not every issue indicates a major defect. However, identifying visible concerns before warranty deadlines expire may help homeowners better understand what should be evaluated further.
How the Process Works
1. Schedule Your Inspection
Submit your request online or contact our office to schedule your New Home Warranty Inspection.
2. We Perform a Detailed Evaluation
Our inspector conducts a thorough visual inspection of the home’s accessible systems and components, documenting visible concerns that may warrant further review.
3. Receive Your Professional Digital Report
You will receive a detailed digital inspection report outlining our findings with photos and documentation.
4. Submit Concerns Before Warranty Expiration
Your report can help you communicate concerns with your builder before the expiration of your warranty period.
Built for Gulf Coast Homes
Homes across the Mississippi Gulf Coast face unique environmental conditions, especially properties located near the water.
Salt air, elevated humidity, wind-driven rain, shifting moisture levels, and coastal weather patterns can accelerate wear on exterior materials, caulking, trim, doors, windows, roofing systems, and other components throughout the home. Even newer homes can begin showing signs of movement or environmental stress during the first year of ownership.
Because of these conditions, Gulf Coast homes often require additional attention as they move through their first year of settling and seasonal changes.
What’s Included
Our New Home Warranty Inspections follow the same detailed inspection process used during our standard residential inspections and may include evaluation of:
• Roofing Systems
• Exterior Components
• Attic Areas
• Structural Components
• Plumbing Systems
• Electrical Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Doors and Windows
• Interior Components
• Visible Moisture Indicators
• Drainage and Grading Conditions
Additional services such as mold testing, pool and spa inspections, and wood destroying organism inspections may also be added.
A Valuable Resource for Realtors
Our New Home Warranty Inspection Program also provides a valuable opportunity for Realtors to reconnect with past buyers while helping homeowners proactively protect their investment.
This service helps agents:
• Provide additional value after closing
• Maintain long-term client relationships
• Educate homeowners about warranty timelines
• Encourage proactive home maintenance
We are proud to support homeowners and Realtors throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast community.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule a New Home Warranty Inspection?
Most homeowners schedule the inspection around the 10th or 11th month of ownership, before builder warranty coverage expires.
Does every crack or cosmetic issue indicate a major problem?
No. Many homes experience minor settling and cosmetic movement during the first year. The goal is to identify visible concerns and patterns that may deserve further evaluation.
Do you repair the issues found during the inspection?
No. Harris Home Inspections provides professional inspection and reporting services only. We do not perform repairs, which allows us to remain objective and unbiased.
Can additional services be added?
Yes. Mold testing, pool and spa inspections, and wood destroying organism inspections may be added depending on the property and homeowner concerns.
Do you inspect homes across the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast?
Yes. We proudly serve homeowners throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Most homes experience some degree of settling and adjustment during the first year, even well-built homes.
Schedule Your New Home Warranty Inspection
Protect your investment before your builder warranty expires.
Harris Home Inspections proudly serves homeowners throughout Ocean Springs, Vancleave, Biloxi, Gulfport, and surrounding Mississippi Gulf Coast communities.
