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Warranty Inspection

Identify Defects Early. Protect Your Warranty Rights.

A Warranty Inspection ensures that any defects, incomplete works, or non-compliant items in your home are identified before your statutory warranty period expires. BuildaCheck conducts these inspections with builder-grade expertise, giving you a clear, evidence-driven report you can confidently present to your builder, insurer, or warranty provider.

Scope

What This Inspection Covers

  • Structural defects such as movement, cracking, or settlement
  • Waterproofing and moisture issues in wet areas and external elements
  • Roofing, gutters, downpipes, and drainage performance
  • Internal finishes including walls, ceilings, floors, cabinetry, tiling, and paintwork
  • External finishes including cladding, render, brickwork, decks, and balconies
  • Plumbing fixtures and drainage function
  • Electrical fixtures, switches, lighting, and safety elements
  • Incomplete, deteriorating, or non-compliant items
  • Safety hazards
  • Defects that fall under statutory warranty obligations

Why It Matters

Why This Inspection Matters

Warranty periods are limited. Once they expire, repair costs become your responsibility.

  • Identify defects while they are still covered
  • Document issues with clear photographic evidence
  • Understand which defects fall under warranty obligations
  • Provide your builder or insurer with a structured defect list
  • Avoid costly repairs after the warranty period ends

Your Report

What You Receive

  • Comprehensive defect list with high-resolution photos
  • Standards references for non-compliant items
  • Warranty classification (structural, non-structural, workmanship)
  • Rectification guidance written in builder-readable language
  • Severity and urgency ratings
  • Follow-up list for builder accountability
  • 24–48 hour turnaround

Ideal For

Who This Is For

  • Homeowners approaching the end of their warranty period
  • Owners of homes less than six years old
  • Owner-builders preparing for warranty insurance
  • Builders wanting a third-party defect list before handover
  • Anyone concerned about defects that may worsen over time

Enhance Your Inspection

Optional Add-Ons

  • Moisture mapping
  • Thermal imaging
  • Drone roof inspection

Your Protection

How This Protects You

  • Defects are identified before your warranty expires
  • You have clear evidence to support your claim
  • Builders and insurers receive a structured, standards-aligned defect list
  • You avoid paying for repairs that should be covered
  • Your home remains safe, compliant, and performing as intended

Ready to Book?

Select your preferred time, provide property details, and we'll take care of the rest.