New Home Warranty Inspection Calgary
A focused inspection near the end of the first year of occupancy — so deficiencies are documented before warranty coverage changes or expires.
Why book around the 11-month mark
Alberta's New Home Warranty program follows a 1-2-5-10 structure. Booking before the 12-month milestone leaves time to document findings and submit follow-ups while the first-year workmanship coverage is still in force.
What's included
- Exterior and drainage
- Windows and doors
- Interior finishes and settlement
- Plumbing and electrical
- Heating, ventilation and cooling
- Roofing and attic observations
Alberta 1-2-5-10 warranty
- 1 year — workmanship and labour
- 2 years — delivery and distribution systems
- 5 years — building envelope
- 10 years — structural
Common issues found in Calgary new homes
- Drainage and grading concerns after a season of weather
- Window and door sealing performance
- Interior settlement and finish movement
- Attic ventilation and insulation gaps
- Mechanical balance and performance under real-use conditions
Using findings with your builder
The report is structured to make follow-up straightforward — clear descriptions, photos, and prioritized recommendations you can submit to the builder.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I book an 11-month warranty inspection? +
- Book around the 11-month mark of occupancy so the report and follow-ups can be submitted before the 1-year workmanship coverage changes.
- What does Alberta's 1-2-5-10 warranty mean? +
- 1 year workmanship/labour, 2 years delivery and distribution systems, 5 years building envelope, 10 years structural — coverage changes at each milestone.
- What issues are commonly found? +
- Drainage and water management, window/door sealing, interior settlement, attic ventilation/insulation gaps, mechanical performance, and exterior envelope deficiencies.
- Can I use the report with my builder? +
- Yes. The report is structured with clear documentation and photos to support builder follow-up.
- Is a warranty inspection different from a possession inspection? +
- Yes. Pre-possession reviews the home before you take ownership; a warranty inspection occurs after a year of living in the home.
Keep learning
Background reading from our Calgary home inspection education hub.
Independent inspections at every stage of a new Calgary home — pre-board, pre-possession, and the critical 11-month warranty inspection before your builder warranty expires.
Deep dives into the major systems an inspection evaluates — and how long each one is expected to last in Calgary's climate.
Owner-focused maintenance writing — seasonal checklists and the small habits that head off Calgary's most common (and expensive) home failures.
Book your 11-month warranty inspection
Schedule with enough lead time to act on findings before warranty milestones change.