The New Home Builder’s Warranty

March 11, 2025

The new home builder’s warranty matters; here’s why.

Maryland has many opportunities for people to build the home of their dreams in a beautiful location. Whether you prefer to live in the woods, in the suburbs, or by the water, there is a property for you. While new construction may be popular, do not assume that all new construction homes are well-built. Avoid horror stories! Here’s why the new home builder’s warranty is so important.

The Importance of Having a New Home Builder’s Warranty

The purpose of a home builder’s warranty is to protect you from the costs of unexpected repairs or replacements due to the builder’s faulty work. Should your new home have structural damage because of the builder’s negligence, the warranty will cover the costs for a certain number of years. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistakes on a job you hired them to do, and a builder’s warranty protects you from that.

A new home builder’s warranty will also help ensure the quality of the new home construction company’s work. The company you work with should offer a warranty; if there is none, it’s a red flag. The presence of a builder’s warranty is one of many signs of a reputable new construction home company.

What a New Home Builder’s Warranty Covers

What exactly does a new home builder’s warranty cover? It will usually cover these three major things:

• Structural defects: If the home’s structure is defective in any way, the warranty will cover it if it is addressed within ten years of its construction.
• Home systems: The warranty will cover the cost of repairing defective electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for two years.
• Workmanship and materials: The warranty will cover the cost of dealing with defective workmanship and materials not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for one year.

Homeowners Insurance and Home Warranties

Homeowners insurance protects your home against the unexpected, costly damages of natural disasters, theft, vandalism, and fires. Your builder’s warranty doesn’t cover these damages, but insurance does.

After the builder’s warranty expires, you can continue to have protection with a home warranty. 

The best way to understand your builder’s warranty in detail is to work with a trusted local new home builder. Could it be Ameri-Star Homes?

Let Ameri-Star Homes Build Your New Custom Home!

Ameri-Star Homes was built on the idea that a home is not complete until the homeowner is 100% satisfied. That’s right, completely satisfied homeowners. Whether you want a home built on one of our home sites or on your own land, count on the same high quality from Ameri-Star. We have set out to exceed all your expectations of integrity, affordability, and customer satisfaction. Build lasting memories for years to come with Ameri-Star Homes. 

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