11-Month Warranty Inspection in Arizona: Cost, Timing & Checklist

The short answer

If your builder provides a first-year warranty process, many Arizona homeowners schedule an independent inspection around month 10 or early month 11 so there is time to inspect the home, review the report, and submit items before the deadline in the builder's own documents.

The phrase 11-month inspection is not the deadline. Your warranty paperwork controls the date, coverage, and submission process.

If you already know that date, request an 11-month warranty inspection or review the 11-month warranty inspection service.

When should you schedule an 11-month warranty inspection?

Start with the actual deadline in your builder documents and work backward. The inspection needs to happen early enough for you to receive the report, review the findings, and follow the builder's required submission process.

For a warranty that ends around the first anniversary of closing, month 10 or early month 11 is a common planning window. Do not wait until the final day just because the service is commonly called an "11-month" inspection.

What does an 11-month warranty inspection cost in Arizona?

The Inspection People's current published warranty pricing is based on home size. The listed tiers currently run from $365 for 1,000 to 1,500 square feet to $540 for 3,500 to 4,000 square feet. Larger, smaller, or unusual properties should be confirmed with Iain before scheduling rather than guessing from a published tier.

See current pricing for the live pricing tool or build your warranty inspection with the property details.

What does the inspection review?

An 11-month warranty inspection is generally a visual, non-invasive review of accessible systems and components after the home has been occupied and exposed to months of normal use and Arizona weather. Depending on the property and access, Iain may review visible conditions involving:

• roof coverings, flashing, and penetrations
• attic insulation, ventilation, and accessible framing
• HVAC operation and visible duct or airflow concerns
• plumbing fixtures, drainage, water-heating equipment, and visible leaks
• electrical panels, representative outlets, switches, and safety devices
• windows, doors, sealants, and weatherproofing
• exterior stucco, grading, drainage, and visible movement-related conditions
• garage doors, accessible hardware, and interior finishes

The inspection documents observable conditions. It does not decide whether a builder must cover a particular item under warranty.

Why first-year conditions can become easier to see in Arizona

A new home experiences occupancy, intense summer heat, long HVAC run times, monsoon rain, irrigation, and normal material movement during the first year. Conditions that were not obvious at move-in can become more visible after the house has been lived in.

Examples may include cracking or separation at finishes, door or window adjustment issues, grading or drainage concerns, sealant movement, visible roof or flashing concerns, plumbing leaks, insulation gaps, and HVAC performance questions. A visible condition is not automatically a warranty-covered defect. The builder's documents and process still control.

What should you do with the report?

Use the report as a dated, photo-supported record of visible conditions. Then:

1. Review the findings against your own warranty documents.
2. Separate questions for Iain from questions about warranty coverage.
3. Follow the builder's stated portal, form, or submission process.
4. Keep copies of what you submit and when you submitted it.
5. Bring in an appropriate specialist when a finding needs diagnosis beyond a visual home inspection.

If the builder asks homeowners to enter individual items into a portal rather than upload the full report, the inspection still gives you organized photos and descriptions to work from.

How is this different from the final walkthrough or pre-closing inspection?

A builder walkthrough is typically focused on completion and punch-list items. A buyer-focused final inspection is a broader independent review near completion. The 11-month inspection happens later, after the home has been occupied and before the applicable warranty deadline.

If the home is still being built, start with the new construction inspection overview. If framing and rough-ins are still visible, see phase inspections. If you are already approaching the warranty deadline, use the 11-month warranty inspection service.

Arizona 11-month warranty inspection checklist

Before the inspection:

1. Find the builder warranty documents and confirm the real deadline.
2. Confirm the builder's submission process.
3. Make a list of conditions you have noticed since move-in.
4. Make sure normal utilities and access are available.
5. Schedule early enough to leave time after the report arrives.
6. Keep the report and builder correspondence together for your records.

Ready to schedule?

If you know the address and builder deadline, request an 11-month warranty inspection. If you are not sure whether the timing works, text Iain through the warranty service page with the address and deadline.

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