Considering the details that go into a new home, it’s not surprising that occasionally disparities exist between the expectations of a homebuyer and what the builder delivered.

The Residential Construction Performance Guide For New Homes Covered By Home Warranty Insurance in British Columbia, developed by BC Housing, addresses hundreds of performance guidelines for components and systems that make up a finished home. It serves as a benchmark for the Canadian Home Warranty Protection Program (CHWPP) and The New Home Warranty Insurance (Canada) Corporation (NHWICC) when deciding on a file.