"Warranty" gets thrown around a lot in construction — but most homeowners don't know what's actually covered until something goes wrong. Here's a plain-English breakdown so you know exactly what protects your project.
There are really two warranties working for you:
1. The workmanship warranty (the labor).
IBBUILDERS backs every project with a 1-year workmanship warranty covering the craftsmanship on all the work on your project — including our subcontractors'. If something we built or installed fails because of the workmanship within that year, we come back and make it right.
2. Manufacturer warranties (your materials).
The products in your home — roofing, windows, appliances, fixtures, flooring — each carry their own manufacturer warranty, often far longer than the labor warranty. Roofing materials, for example, can carry 25–50 year coverage. We hand off this documentation so you can actually use it.
What warranties generally DON'T cover:
- Normal wear and tear — nothing lasts forever; routine aging isn't a defect.
- Misuse or lack of maintenance — gutters never cleaned, small leaks ignored, and the like.
- Storm or disaster damage — that's what your insurance is for, not a workmanship warranty.
- Work done by others — changes or repairs made by another contractor after us.
The most important rule: get it in writing.
A verbal "yeah, we stand behind our work" is worth nothing when you actually need it. A real contractor puts the warranty in writing, spells out what's covered and for how long, and is easy to reach if you ever need them. If a contractor won't give you a written warranty, that tells you everything you need to know.
How IBBUILDERS helps: you get a clear, written workmanship warranty, we hand off your manufacturer warranty documents, and we're a phone call away if anything ever needs attention.
Questions about coverage on your project? Call or text (808) 330-1164.