A warranty inspection ensures that your home’s systems and structures are still covered under a builder’s warranty. Identifying defects before the warranty expires can save you from having to pay out-of-pocket for repairs. It’s a smart move for new homeowners to protect their investment. These type of inspections are crucial for anyone who has purchased a new construction home and coming up on their year end inspection. Many builders have specific warranties that last longer than 1 year, but after the first year is usually when the whole home warranty expires.