Many homeowners assume that once they close on a newly constructed home, the difficult part is over.

Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

We are increasingly contacted by homeowners experiencing:

• recurring warranty issues,
• workmanship concerns,
• drainage problems,
• concrete cracking,
• window and door inconsistencies,
• roofing concerns,
• uneven floors or flatwork,
• moisture intrusion,
• HVAC and plumbing deficiencies,
• or ongoing frustration with builder warranty responses.

In many cases, homeowners are not yet ready for attorneys or litigation. They simply want to:

• understand what is happening,
• determine whether issues are normal or concerning,
• organize and document conditions properly,
• and protect themselves before warranty periods expire.

That is where our Construction Condition Review process comes in.

Traditional home inspections are typically transactional.

Their primary purpose is often to help buyers make a purchase decision during a real estate transaction. While valuable, many inspections are not designed to:

• identify broader workmanship patterns,
• track recurring issues,
• analyze builder repair history,
• evaluate warranty positioning,
• or organize conditions strategically over time.

Our process is different.

We focus on:

• construction quality,
• workmanship trends,
• recurring or unresolved conditions,
• drainage and grading concerns,
• flatwork and settlement observations,
• moisture and water management issues,
• builder warranty documentation,
• and long-term performance concerns.

The goal is not simply:
“Is the home functional today?”

The goal is:

• what issues exist,
• what may be progressing,
• what may indicate broader construction concerns,
• and what should be documented before warranty deadlines expire.

The Construction Forensics Group coordinates and manages the review process directly through our office.

For on-site field inspections, we work with trusted licensed inspection partners and specialists depending on the type and scope of concerns involved. These inspections are conducted under our direction and oversight to ensure the evaluation focuses not only on standard inspection items, but also on broader construction quality, workmanship, drainage, settlement, installation, and warranty-related concerns.

Our role may include:

• inspection coordination,
• issue tracking,
• documentation review,
• construction condition analysis,
• builder communication review,
• recurring issue evaluation,
• photo/video organization,
• timeline development,
• and strategic warranty-focused reporting.

This approach often provides homeowners with a more organized and comprehensive understanding of their home’s condition than a standard stand-alone inspection alone.

One of the most important times to evaluate a home is before builder warranty periods expire.

Many conditions:

• develop slowly,
• worsen over time,
• reappear after repairs,
• or are initially dismissed as “cosmetic” or “normal settlement.”

By the time homeowners realize the issues may be larger, important warranty deadlines may already be approaching or expired.

Our Builder Warranty Review process helps homeowners:

• identify unresolved conditions,
• organize warranty history,
• document recurring concerns,
• coordinate additional evaluations where appropriate,
• and position themselves more effectively before warranty expiration.

Every home and situation is different. Depending on the scope of concerns, our review process may involve evaluation and documentation of issues such as:

• grading concerns
• drainage and runoff
• standing water
• window wells
• flatwork slope
• patios and driveways
• concrete cracking

• roofing installation concerns
• flashing and penetration issues
• siding concerns
• exterior sealing and caulking
• moisture intrusion pathways

• drywall cracking
• flooring irregularities
• uneven surfaces
• cabinetry concerns
• trim and finish deficiencies
• shelving movement or deflection
• window and door inconsistencies

• HVAC deficiencies
• plumbing concerns
• appliance installation issues
• electrical deficiencies
• ventilation concerns

One of the biggest challenges homeowners face is organization.

Builder warranty issues often involve:

• multiple service tickets,
• numerous subcontractors,
• verbal assurances,
• recurring repairs,
• inconsistent documentation,
• and evolving conditions over time.

We help homeowners organize:

• inspection findings,
• photographs,
• videos,
• warranty submissions,
• contractor communications,
• repair attempts,
• and issue timelines

into a structured and professional review process.

Not every construction concern becomes a lawsuit.

In many situations, homeowners simply need:

• clarity,
• organization,
• documentation,
• and experienced guidance navigating the builder warranty process.

Our role is often to help homeowners better understand and manage construction and warranty concerns before legal escalation becomes necessary.

When additional escalation, expert consulting, or attorney coordination is warranted, we can also assist in helping homeowners understand those next steps.

We commonly assist:

• homeowners in new construction communities,
• luxury and production builder homeowners,
• homeowners approaching warranty expiration,
• homeowners experiencing recurring repair issues,
• HOA and community transition situations,
• and homeowners seeking an independent construction-focused review process.

If you are experiencing recurring builder warranty concerns, workmanship issues, drainage problems, settlement observations, or ongoing frustration with unresolved construction issues, we invite you to contact us.

The earlier conditions are properly documented and organized, the better positioned homeowners often are moving forward.

Contact The Construction Forensics Group to discuss your situation and determine whether a Construction Condition Review may be appropriate for your home.