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Contractor Warranty Certificate & Coverage Document

A professional contractor warranty certificate issued to homeowners at project completion — specifying what is covered, for how long, what is excluded, and how to make a warranty claim.

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What's Included

  • Contractor and homeowner information header
  • Project address and completion date
  • Workmanship warranty section (1-year standard terms)
  • Systems warranty section (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
  • Manufacturer warranty pass-through notice (appliances, windows, roofing systems)
  • Explicitly excluded items section (normal wear, owner-caused damage, acts of nature)
  • How to make a warranty claim (contact info, required notice, response time)
  • Emergency contact protocol (24hr contact for structural/water events)
  • 11-month walkthrough inspection offer
  • Limitation of liability clause

Who This Is For

For GCs and remodelers who want to define — and limit — their warranty exposure. Contractors who issue no warranty documentation face unlimited open-ended callbacks. Contractors who issue a clear warranty certificate control the terms: what is covered, what is excluded, how to make a claim, and when the warranty expires.

What Professionals Say

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Stopped getting called back for things that had nothing to do with my work. The exclusions section is clear: owner-caused damage and manufacturer defects are not my problem.

— Mark T., remodeling GC
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Clients feel better when I hand them this at the walkthrough. They see exactly what is covered and they are not wondering what they can get fixed for free later.

— Jennifer L., kitchen remodeler
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The 11-month inspection offer is a nice touch. I do it anyway — catches issues before the 1-year anniversary and shows the client I stand behind my work.

— Bruce W., home builder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is typically covered under a 1-year contractor workmanship warranty?
Workmanship defects — meaning errors or omissions in how the work was performed, not issues caused by normal wear, owner misuse, or manufacturer defects. Examples: a door that will not close due to improper installation, grout that fails due to improper mixing, a window that leaks due to improper flashing.
What is the difference between workmanship warranty and manufacturer warranty?
Workmanship warranty covers defects in how the contractor installed or built the product. Manufacturer warranty covers defects in the product itself — materials, construction. Many construction components have separate manufacturer warranties that the contractor passes through to the homeowner.
How long should a contractor workmanship warranty be?
The standard residential workmanship warranty is 1 year. Some states have minimum statutory warranties that may exceed 1 year. Your warranty certificate should comply with your state's minimum requirements.

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