New-Construction Roof Warranties: What Westfield, Whitestown & Lebanon Homeowners Miss
Builder and manufacturer warranties often still apply to storm damage, not just workmanship defects — here's how to check before paying out of pocket.
Two different warranties, two different things
Our roof warranty guide covers the general manufacturer-versus-workmanship distinction. This guide is specifically for homeowners in North Indy's fastest-growing communities — Westfield, Whitestown, Lebanon, and McCordsville — where a large share of the housing stock is under 15 years old and the odds of an active warranty are genuinely high.
A manufacturer shingle warranty typically covers material defects for 25-50 years depending on the product line, prorated after the first several years. A builder's workmanship warranty is usually much shorter — often just one to two years — but some builders extend structural or roofing-specific coverage further. Neither automatically covers storm damage, but the distinction matters because a warranty claim process is different from an insurance claim process, and sometimes both apply.
Why this matters more in these four communities specifically
Westfield's growth around Grand Park, Whitestown's Anson development, Lebanon's new construction near the LEAP Innovation District, and McCordsville's rapid subdivision growth all mean a meaningful share of roofs in these areas are recent enough that warranty coverage is a live question, not a formality. We check this before quoting any repair on a home built within the last 15 years.
How to check your own warranty status
Start with your closing paperwork — most builders provide a warranty document at closing that specifies coverage terms and duration. If you can't find it, the shingle manufacturer (often visible from an attic-side label or your original roofing invoice if you have it) can usually confirm registration and remaining coverage directly. We can also help identify the shingle line during an inspection if documentation isn't available.