New construction
Davie New Construction: Builder Warranty Review
Quick answer
Builder warranties often split coverage into tiers — for example workmanship, systems, and structural — with different lengths. Get the actual warranty document before signing, note what is excluded, calendar each claim deadline, and order an independent inspection before closing and again before the shortest coverage ends.
Read the statutory warranty alongside the builder’s actual contract
§553.837 defines newly constructed homes and a one-year mandatory warranty for covered defects resulting in a material Building Code violation, starting at original title conveyance or initial occupancy, whichever occurs first. It includes exclusions and provisions concerning express written warranties. Ask counsel to apply those terms to the property and contract; not every defect or every building type has identical coverage.
Davie permit records document approved work and inspection milestones separately. A final inspection does not resolve a warranty claim. Keep dated notices, photographs and the builder’s written claim procedure.
How to read the warranty
- Who issues it — the builder or a third party?
- How long each tier lasts, in writing
- What's excluded (landscaping, settling cracks, appliances)
- How to file a claim and how fast they respond
- Whether coverage transfers if you sell
Deadlines to calendar
| Milestone | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pre-closing walkthrough | Punch-list items are easiest to fix before you own it |
| End of shortest coverage | Last chance for workmanship items |
| End of systems coverage | Plumbing, electrical, HVAC claims |
| Structural term | Read the definition of a structural defect |
Independent inspections
A builder's own inspection is not a substitute for yours. Ask whether the contract allows a third-party inspection before closing, and plan another before the shortest warranty term runs out.
Related Mora Realty Davie pages
Sources
- §553.837 — Defines newly constructed homes and a one-year mandatory warranty for covered defects resulting in a material Building Code violation, starting at original title conveyance or initial occupancy, whichever occurs first
- Davie permit records — Document approved work and inspection milestones separately