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Clarity checklist · New build

New-Home Walkthrough & Warranty

Use it for the builder's pre-closing walkthrough, a blue-tape walk or an 11-month warranty walk, with any builder warranty or regional new-home warranty program. The order runs from the outside in, then the systems, then the dates that protect your warranty.

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  • 56 pages · 306 checkboxes · 13 phases
  • PDF + editable Word + Excel
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✓ PDF + editable Word + Excel✓ Personal-use license✓ Instant access after payment

306 source-stated checklist items · 56 measured PDF pages · 13 phases. START HERE guides included.

From first decision to final check

What's inside.

Taken directly from the contents of the finished checklist.

  1. 01Before you start: scope and key facts
  2. 02Before the walkthrough 11 items
  3. 03Exterior and lot 53 items
  4. 04Garage 7 items
  5. 05Doors, windows and hardware 15 items
  6. 06Walls, ceilings, floors and trim 22 items
  7. 07Kitchen and appliances 25 items
  8. 08Bathrooms 22 items
  9. 09Heating, cooling and ventilation 17 items
  10. 10Electrical, lighting and alarms 9 items
  11. 11Plumbing and water heating 6 items
  12. 12Basement, foundation and attic 40 items
  13. 13Systems orientation and documents 17 items
  14. 14After closing — warranty timeline 12 items
  15. 15Budget worksheet
  16. 16Contacts and documents log
  17. 17Final walkthrough and punch list
  18. 18Warranty and maintenance handoff

A practical guide, not a substitute for a professional.

General planning information, not engineering, legal or code-compliance advice. Codes and permit rules vary by municipality; confirm with your building department and licensed professionals. Read the full disclaimer.

PDFs are personalized with your name, email and order number. Keep the files for your own household; do not redistribute.

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