New Construction Defects & Warranty Issues

Purchasing a newly built home comes with the expectation that everything is properly constructed, compliant, and covered.

When problems appear — moisture, cracking, settlement, or performance issues — homeowners are often unsure what they are actually dealing with, or what to do next.

Is it a defect?  

A warranty issue?  

A construction problem that should never have occurred?

The Construction Forensics Group provides independent, evidence-based evaluation so homeowners can understand what is happening before making decisions.

We work with homeowners dealing with:

• Construction defects in newly built homes  

• Warranty issues that are unclear, delayed, or unresolved  

• Water intrusion, drainage, and building envelope failures  

• Structural movement, cracking, or settlement concerns  

• Repairs that are incomplete, inconsistent, or ineffective  

If something feels wrong with your new home, but you are being told it is “normal” — that is exactly when independent evaluation matters.

We frequently assist homeowners experiencing:

• Water intrusion or ongoing moisture issues  

• Building envelope failures  

• Structural movement, cracking, or settlement  

• Improper grading and site drainage  

• Warranty repairs that fail or do not resolve the issue  

These concerns are often minimized, delayed, or categorized as “within tolerance” during warranty periods.

Warranty timelines and insurance thresholds are strict.

Without independent documentation:

• Defects may be dismissed as maintenance  

• Responsibility may shift between builder, subcontractor, or insurer  

• Repair attempts may complicate future claims or coverage  

Independent forensic documentation helps preserve your options — even if no immediate action is taken.

We do not:

• Advocate against builders  

• Perform repairs  

• Push homeowners toward claims  

We do:

• Document conditions objectively  

• Identify what is typical versus concerning  

• Explain construction conditions in clear terms  

• Help homeowners understand available pathways  

• Support warranty and insurance processes when appropriate  

Our role is to provide clarity — not escalation.Support warranty or insurance pathways when appropriate

You may benefit from a conversation if:

• You recently purchased a new or developer-built home  

• Warranty responses feel unclear, delayed, or inconsistent  

• Issues are recurring or getting worse  

• You want independent documentation before deadlines expire