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New Build & PDI

Tarion warranty, builder defects, PDI documentation — do not trust the builder alone

8 guides in this series

All 8 guides in this series

Why New Builds Need Inspection — The Myth of New Equals Perfect

New construction has its own category of defects — grading, incomplete punch lists, HVAC misconfiguration, and envelope failures that only appear months later.

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Tarion Warranty — What It Covers, What It Does Not, and Your Deadlines

Your Tarion warranty has specific submission deadlines. Miss them and you lose coverage. Here is the complete timeline and what to document.

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PDI Inspection Checklist — Every Item Your Builder Will Miss

The builder's PDI is performed by their own team. Here is the independent checklist that catches the 40+ deficiencies they routinely overlook.

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Grading and Drainage on New Builds — The Most Common Deficiency

Improper lot grading is the single most common deficiency on new Ontario builds. It causes foundation damage within years if not corrected before warranty expires.

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HVAC Issues in New Builds — Misconfiguration, Imbalance, and Duct Problems

Improperly balanced HVAC, disconnected ductwork, and missing returns are found on the majority of new build inspections in Ontario.

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Electrical Issues in New Builds — What Passes Code But Fails Quality

Passing municipal inspection is the minimum bar. Here are the electrical quality issues found in new builds that are technically code-compliant but poorly executed.

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