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Warranty

Structural Warranty

The structural warranty period is one of the most important — yet least discussed — aspects of any building contract. Understanding exactly what the structural warranty covers, how long it lasts, and how it differs from the defect liability period is critical to knowing what protection you have after handover.

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What is it?

A structural warranty (also called a major defect warranty) covers the structural elements of your home — the foundation, framing, and load-bearing components. In most Australian states, the statutory structural warranty period is 6 years (some states offer longer). Builders may offer extended structural warranties as a marketing point, but the terms and what's actually covered vary significantly.

Why buyers compare it

Structural warranty periods vary — statutory minimum is 6 years, some offer longer
A '25-year warranty' usually refers only to the slab or frame, not the whole home
The structural warranty is separate from the defect liability period (typically 12 months)
Some builders offer extended structural warranties as a competitive differentiator

Is it worth upgrading?

You want maximum protection for your largest investment

Your builder offers an extended structural warranty at a reasonable cost

You're building on reactive soil that increases foundation risk

You plan to live in the home long-term and want long-term peace of mind

The statutory structural warranty (6 years in most states) is sufficient

The extended warranty only covers the slab or frame, not the whole home

The cost of the extended warranty is high relative to the additional coverage

Questions to Ask Your Builder

What is the structural warranty period — 6 years or longer?Does the structural warranty cover the whole home or just the slab/frame?Is the warranty backed by insurance or just the builder's promise?What exactly constitutes a 'structural defect' under the warranty?Is there a process for structural defect claims after handover?Can the structural warranty be extended, and at what cost?

Structural Warranty — Typical Costs

Statutory (6 Years)

Included

Mandatory structural warranty — covers major defects to foundation and framing

Extended (10–15 Years)

$500 – $2,000

Extended structural coverage — longer protection period

25-Year / Lifetime

$2,000 – $5,000+

Premium extended warranty — typically covers slab and frame only

Compare My Build Tip

When a builder advertises a '25-year' or 'lifetime' warranty, ask exactly what it covers. Most extended structural warranties only cover the concrete slab or the steel frame — not the whole home. The statutory warranty (6 years in most states) actually covers a broader range of structural defects, so don't assume a 'longer' warranty is always better.

Which Builders Include Structural Warranty?

BuilderStatusValueUpgrade Cost

SJD Homes

Included

10 year structural guarantee

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Southern Vale Homes

Included

Unknown

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Fairhaven Homes

Included

10 year structural guarantee

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Aston Homes

Included

30 year structural guarantee

—

Beachwood Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

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SOHO Living

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee*

—

Simonds Homes

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

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Hudson Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Evoca Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Hallmark Homes

Included

QBCC structural guarantee

—

Carlisle Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Bold Living

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

DR Homes

Included

6 1/2 years Builders Warranty

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JG King Homes

Included

50 year structural guarantee

—

McDonald Jones Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Clarendon Homes QLD

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

—

Arden Homes

Included

7 Year structural warranty

—

Value Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Kingsbridge Homes

Included

10 year structural guarantee

—

Henley Homes

Included

50 year structural guarantee

—

Cougar Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Integrity New Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Metricon Homes

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

—

Coral Homes

Included

QBCC structural guarantee

—

Ownit Homes

Included

20 year structural guarantee

—

Brighton Homes

Included

60 year structural guarantee

—

DARE Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Gemini Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

AUSMAR Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Indigo Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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CJ Homes

Included

QBCC structural guarantee

—

Stroud Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Dixon Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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McCarthy Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Rawson Homes

Included

6 years structural guarantee and 2 years non-structural

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OJ Pippin Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Vantage Building Group

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Omni Built Homes

Included

QBCC structural guarantee

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Fresh Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Plantation Homes

Included

50 year structural

—

Mimosa Homes

Included

7 Year structural warranty

—

Homes by CMA

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Stylemaster Homes

Included

QBCC structural guarantee

—

Hotondo Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Austart Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Omnia Homes

Included

10 year structural guarantee

—

Wide Bay Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Emerald Developments

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Boutique Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

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Burbank Homes

Included

30 year structural guarantee

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Orbit Homes

Included

QBCC structural guarantee

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Steve Bagnall Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Nostra Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

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Tapscott Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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G.J. Gardner Homes – Gold Coast South

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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CCS Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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P.J Burns Builder

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Homebuyers Centre - VIC

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Ausbuild Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

Leonard Homes

Included

QBCC structural guarantee

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ABC Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

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Kiba Built

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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G.J Gardner Homes – Melbourne North West

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Eden Brae Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Bellriver Homes

Included

Unknown

—

New Living Homes

Included

6 years structural guarantee and 2 years non-structural

—

Masterton Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Domaine Homes

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee*

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MOJO Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Champion Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Montgomery Homes

Included

6 years structural guarantee and 2 years non-structural

—

Hibbarb Homes

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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Wisdom Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Candor Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Lily Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Fowler Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Tempo Living

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Kurmond Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Perry Homes

Included

20 year structural guarantee

—

Winton Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Trend Connection Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Casaview Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Vogue Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Baygrove Designer Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Kaplan Homes

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

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Crystele Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Practical Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

—

Eagle Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Dream Scope Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Arcadia Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Homes By DJ Jones

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Ellis Developments

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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MasterBuilt Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Bundy Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Arden Vale Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

—

G&P Builders

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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McLachlan Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Weeks Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Metro Homes

Included

5 Year Structural Guarantee

—

Kookaburra Homes

Included

5 Year Structural Guarantee

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Coast Life Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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CSB Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Everyday Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Infinite Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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King Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Malpress Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Stonewood Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Bennic Homes

Included

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Movinda Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Verona Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Clarendon Homes NSW

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee*

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Arli Homes

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee*

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Metronest Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

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Oxame Homes

Included

Unknown

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Melbourne Homes

Included

Unknown

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5AB Homes VIC

Included

6 1/2 years Builders Warranty

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5AB Homes SA

Included

6 1/2 years Builders Warranty

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Hudson Ridge Builders

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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Langdon Building

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Lane Housing Co

Included

Unknown

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Arkadian Homes

Included

10 year structural guarantee

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Oasis Building Group

Included

Unknown

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McMaster Designer Homes

Included

10 year structural guarantee

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Highmark Homes

Included

25 Year Structural Guarantee

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Hearty Homes

Included

Unknown

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Sessions Builders

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Colmac Homes

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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Legend Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Key Homes

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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Allworth Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Garraway Homes

Included

Unknown

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Hosies Homes

Included

Unknown

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Redink Homes

Included

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

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Ultra Living Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Neptune Homes

Included

50 year structural guarantee

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Costa Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Better Built Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Vision Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Tullipan Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Oakworth Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Green Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Bluetongue Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Meridian Homes

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Homes By ZAC

Included

6 years (statutory NSW warranty)

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Provincial Homes

Included

30 year structural guarantee

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Avia Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Kline Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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Ridgewater Homes

Included

10 year structural guarantee

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Central Property

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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Paul Gray Builders

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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Twomey Homes

Included

6 years and 6 month structural guarantee

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Xircon Homes

Included

30 year structural guarantee

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Oakridge Living

Included

7 Year structural warranty

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Hunter Homes

Included

6 Year Structural Guarantee

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MyStyle Homes

Unknown

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Aspect Homes

Unknown

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