What warranties come with a new-construction home?

New-construction homes typically come with a builder's workmanship warranty covering a shorter initial period, plus separate, longer warranties on major systems and structural components that vary by builder rather than by any single Georgia standard. Appliances usually carry their own manufacturer warranties separate from the builder's coverage entirely. Reading the specific warranty documents before closing, rather than assuming standard coverage, matters since terms differ meaningfully between builders. Joel Boss represents buyers on new construction and reviews warranty terms with them before closing.