I purchased a new construction home just a month ago that has a year of warranty. I have started noticing bulges in the wall and ceiling. Is it poor construction? There are several like these.
- How hard or easy is it to fix?
- Is it concerning?
Please let me know your thoughts.
Best Answer
This is nothing but shoddy workmanship on a brand new home.
Contact the builder and/or warranty company immediately and ask when they'll be out to fix it.
Document. Document. Document! Do everything in writing - email at a minimum, certified letters if they get snippy with you. If they call to discuss it, take notes, then summarize the phone conversation immediately in an email message back to them to put it in writing. Something like:
Is this concerning? Yes, it's concerning that they built the house so poorly. Is this likely to collapse on you at any moment, no, I wouldn't think so, but who knows where else shoddy workmanship is lurking.
Make sure you keep a very close eye on your house for any other signs of damage and notify them immediately.