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Yes. It's a common misconception that homeowners buying a new build will not need a builder's warranty. In fact, many new builds can encounter issues within the first ten years.A builder's warranty will only cover issues caused by the builder being at fault, so ensure you're covered for all eventualities.

Most builder warranties cover material and workmanship on a new home for one to two years, with coverage that lasts as long as 10 years on major structural elements.

Understanding the Builder's Warranty By enrolling a home with a full 2-10 warranty, the builder/seller is telling the buyer the home will be free from defects in the applicable workmanship and materials for one year, free from defects in applicable Systems for two years, and free from Structural defects for ten years.

One common way that homeowners void their warranty is by performing unauthorized repairs. This could include using a licensed contractor that is not approved by your warranty provider. It also includes using an unlicensed contractor or attempting to do the repairs yourself.

What are statutory warranties?the work will be done with due care and skill and in accordance with the plans and specifications set out in the contract.all materials supplied will be good and suitable for the purpose for which they are used and that, unless otherwise stated in the contract, those materials will be new.More items...?May 13, 2020

As per Clause 14 (3) of the Real Estate Act, a builder is liable to repair or fix any damages brought to his notice by a homebuyer within five years from the date of possession, without demanding any further charges from the homebuyer.

Your new home comes with a 10 year structural warranty, meaning that the cost of fixing any damage caused by faults in specified parts of the home, usually the structural and weatherproofing elements is covered.