What is New Home Warranty?

Home warranty is insurance coverage that protects the homebuyer from defects that occur on their home after possession. Defects can be due to faults in manufacturing or labour. Coverage varies and expires at different types depending on the nature of the issue.

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The 2-5-10 New Home Warranty

Cressman Homes homeowners become the proud owners of a property protected by the most comprehensive home warranty coverage in Canada. Cressman Homes is licensed by the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) that offers the 2-5-10 Coverage, the most comprehensive third-party new home warranty available in North America. By law, builders must provide coverage for the following:

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2-Year Materials & Labour Warranty

Covers any defect in materials and labour for all new homes. Cressman Homes will be there if you need us for the first 12 months. 

Covers any defect in materials and labour in the common property of a multi-unit building.

Covers defects in materials and labour supplied for the electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning delivery systems, as well as for the exterior cladding, caulking, windows and doors, that may lead to detachment or material damage to the new home and violation of the Building Code2, including the common property of strata corporations.

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5-Year Building Envelope Warranty

First 60 months

Covers components that separate the indoors from the outdoors, including the exterior walls, foundation, roof, windows and doors. The minimum warranty covers defects in the building envelope, including a defect that permits unintended water penetration such that it causes, or is likely to cause, material damage to the new home.

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10-Year Building Structural Defects Warranty

First 120 months

Covers defects in materials and labour that result in the failure of a load-bearing part of the new home, and for any defect that causes structural damage that materially and adversely affects the use of the new home for residential occupancy.

Pacific Home Warranty

Pacific Home Warranty (PHW) started their pursuit to become Canada’s preeminent new home insurance brokerage in November of 2004. As a Cressman Homes homeowner, you will be offered exceptional customer service, support, and peace of mind not only from our team but from the team at Pacific Warranty.

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New Home Warranty Resources

Whether you're looking for information on homeowner guides, user manuals or seasonal maintenance checklists, Pacific Home Warranty offers the resources to keep you confidently informed and prepared.

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