1 year
Labour and materials
Finishes and defects in materials or labour, subject to the policy.
Learn the minimum 1-2-5-10 framework, verify the exact property and provider, and understand what to document before and after possession.
Mandatory minimum coverage
1 year
Finishes and defects in materials or labour, subject to the policy.
2 years
Electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning delivery systems.
5 years
The exterior shell, including roof and walls; providers must offer builders the option to purchase two additional years.
10 years
Major structural components such as the frame, foundation and structural roof integrity.
Coverage depends on the legislation, the home’s warranty policy, definitions, exclusions and reporting rules. Coverage normally starts at the earliest applicable occupancy, permission-to-occupy or title-transfer event—not necessarily your preferred move-in date.
Verify the property, not a logo
Check the legal company name and current licence status. A familiar marketing brand may differ from the entity named in your contract.
Search the specific property and confirm its registration and warranty provider. A builder membership directory cannot establish coverage for your address.
Obtain the actual policy, commencement date, limits, exclusions and notice requirements. Ask about coverage for common property if buying a condominium.
Older membership lists are not displayed as current verification. Use the official registry and policy. General coverage summaries do not establish whether a particular concern is warrantable.
Put this into practice
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Check the relevant coverage dates and contact your warranty provider using its required claim process. Keep written records and ask for the assessment and next steps. A builder service request is not necessarily a provider claim. If you disagree with a decision, review the official dispute guidance and obtain appropriate independent advice.
Alberta claims and dispute resources ↗Confirm the property registration, provider, commencement event, reporting portal and emergency process. Save the policy and performance guide.
Photograph and describe the location, date, conditions and progression of a concern. Follow the required notice method and keep confirmation numbers.
Do not wait for a courtesy visit. Track the one-, two-, five- and ten-year periods and any shorter notice or maintenance obligations in the policy.
Possession & ownership
Prepare for a Calgary new-home walkthrough, possession, deficiency reporting and the first-year warranty and maintenance routine.
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Questions for an Alberta new-home contract review, including deposits, completion dates, substitutions, change orders and financing conditions.
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