Understanding the QBCC Home Warranty Scheme in Morayfield
The warranty scheme provides a safety net if a builder goes bust or does poor work.
Morayfield 4506 · 17 July 2026
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In short: A new home in Morayfield with a defect that was not covered by standard builder warranties.
What the scheme covers
It covers structural defects for residential homes and workmanship issues up to six years.
Issues found
A home in Morayfield had a subsiding retaining wall that was not detected until year two.
What the inspection covers
Without the scheme, the owner would have to pay to fix the wall themselves.
The fix
The scheme paid for the structural repairs to be completed.
Building inspection notes
We report the defect and the scheme limit in the inspection report.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Morayfield. Licensed building practitioners.
