A warranty inspection is a systematic review of a completed project during the warranty period — typically at 11 months, before the standard 1-year workmanship warranty expires. It identifies defects or performance issues that have emerged since the punch list: settling drywall cracks at structural connections as framing acclimates to moisture cycling (normal in Utah’s dry climate); door and window adjustments needed as wood framing reaches equilibrium moisture content; caulk joint failures at exterior penetrations subject to Utah’s freeze-thaw and UV cycling; HVAC performance issues that manifest under full seasonal load. Warranty inspection items identified before expiration are corrected under warranty — benefiting the client who gets covered repairs and the contractor who addresses issues before they become larger problems. RainFire Builders schedules warranty inspections at approximately 11 months on every project covered by a written workmanship warranty.