Construction Warranty

Email: builderswarrantyclaims@qbe.com. Post: QBE Insurance, GPO Box 4323, Melbourne VIC 3000. Fax: 02 8275 9650 / 03 9246 2606.

Make sure you have the builder's full details. Gather relevant information such as the Certificate of Insurance, copies of the contract and proof of payments to the builder. Complete a claim form and send it to us, or alternatively call us on 1300 790 723 as soon as possible.

It's insurance that covers a builder's client for loss of deposit, failure to start or finish a job and defective work on a completed job. If this happens to you, the first step is to try and recover your costs directly from your builder. But if they've died, disappeared or become insolvent that might not be possible.

Warranties for newly built homes generally offer limited coverage on workmanship and materials relating to various components of the home, such as windows, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical systems for specific periods. Warranties also typically define how repairs will be made.

A structural warranty provides a written agreement between the home builder and the homeowner and clearly defines the builder's work-product obligations related to construction quality and continuing obligations. Under the agreement, the builder is the insured and the homeowner is the beneficiary.

It lasts for up to six years after the build's completion or termination of the building contract. To ensure you and your builder are compliant with any updates, keep an eye on the latest changes to HBCF r.

A standard home builders warranty covers workmanship, distribution systems and building materials for one year after closing.The best builders warranties last up to 10 years and cover damage or defects to the major structural components of your home.

Coverage is provided for workmanship and materials on most components during the first year. For example, most warranties on new construction cover siding and stucco, doors and trim, and drywall and paint during the first year. Coverage for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems is generally two years.

A standard home builders warranty covers workmanship, distribution systems and building materials for one year after closing.The best builders warranties last up to 10 years and cover damage or defects to the major structural components of your home.