The lowest construction quotation can be difficult to resist. When one contractor offers a significantly lower price than the others, homeowners may believe they have found the best deal. But construction cost does not end when the house looks finished. After turnover, you may still need the contractor to respond to: Roof leaks Plumbing leaks Drainage problems Electrical concerns Hollow or loose tiles Cracked walls Misaligned doors and windows Cabinet defects Waterproofing fa

A construction warranty provides important protection after your house is completed and turned over. However, it does not mean the contractor must repair every crack, leak, damaged fixture, clogged drain, broken appliance, or maintenance concern that appears after you move in. Every warranty has limits. Some problems may be caused by defective workmanship. Others may result from normal use, poor maintenance, owner modifications, third-party work, extreme weather, manufacturer

A newly completed house may look clean, polished, and ready for occupancy during turnover. The paint is fresh. The tiles are shiny. The cabinets are installed. The lights are working. The doors and windows appear complete. But some construction defects do not become obvious during a short inspection. They may appear only after: Several days of regular use Heavy rainfall Multiple appliances are connected Bathrooms are used daily Cabinets carry their normal load Doors and windo

A newly completed house may look clean, polished, and ready for occupancy during turnover. The paint is fresh. The tiles are shiny. The cabinets are installed. The lights are working. The doors and windows appear complete. But some construction defects do not become obvious during a short inspection. They may appear only after: Several days of regular use Heavy rainfall Multiple appliances are connected Bathrooms are used daily Cabinets carry their normal load Doors and windo