Inspect before the warranty period ends
The first year in a new home is a useful time to take stock of how the property is performing. As the one-year builder warranty period approaches its end, a professional inspection can document visible conditions that may deserve attention. Camelot Home Inspections Inc. conducts this service as a punch-list-style review, usually before the homeowner’s scheduled appointment with the builder’s representative.
The purpose is to give you an organized record to review and discuss—not to predict what a builder will do. Conditions can become easier to overlook as you settle in, so note concerns as they appear rather than relying on memory at the end of the year. An inspection is also a practical opportunity to learn more about the home’s current condition and maintenance needs.
What the inspection can show
The inspection is a visual, non-invasive review of accessible areas. Camelot’s one-year walk-through includes all eight inspection categories, with observations recorded where conditions can be seen and reached on the day of the visit. The report can describe observed concerns and include photographs to help identify locations and explain what drew attention.
Access matters: concealed or blocked areas cannot be evaluated visually, and this service is not a destructive investigation. The report is not a warranty, a code-compliance certification, or a determination of whether an item qualifies for warranty coverage. It does not decide how a builder will respond or submit a claim for you. It documents visible conditions so you have clearer information for your own follow-up.
Make the visit useful
Before the appointment, make a simple list of concerns you have noticed. Include where each issue occurs, when you first observed it, whether it has changed, and any steps already taken. Keep notes factual—for example, identify the room and describe what you see. Gather available builder or homeowner documents that help locate equipment or explain prior work, but do not assume the inspector can assess concealed construction from paperwork alone.
Please arrange access to the home and to the areas you want reviewed. Move stored items away from relevant surfaces where practical, and make sure the inspector can reach the spaces and systems involved. If a concern is intermittent, tell the inspector what you observed and under what conditions; a one-time visit may not reproduce it. The findings reflect conditions accessible at the time of inspection.
Plan your next step
After receiving the inspection findings, read the descriptions and photographs together, then decide which observations you want to raise with your builder. Keep a copy of the report and your own notes for reference. Camelot documents what is visible; the builder and any applicable warranty process determine their next steps. For other available inspections, see inspection services, or learn about the company on the About Us page.
Camelot Home Inspections Inc. is a family-owned company founded in 2004. Bob Murphy, Certified Master Inspector (CMI), has personally completed more than 5,000 inspections across the DMV. To arrange a one-year inspection, call (855) 312-9472 or email [email protected]. Include the property city and ZIP code, approximate home age, your preferred dates, the warranty end date if known, and a brief description of any concerns. You can also review scheduling information or contact Camelot by phone or email.