The contractor's promise to fix any defects in their work for a specified period after the project is complete.
A construction warranty is the contractor's guarantee that the work will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period after substantial completion. The standard AIA warranty period is one year, though longer warranties may apply for specific systems or equipment. The contractor is obligated to repair or replace defective work discovered during the warranty period at no cost to the owner.
The contractor returned to repair a leaking roof membrane during the one-year warranty period at no additional cost to the school district.
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