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Built to last.
Rawson Homes has been building high quality homes for over 45 years. From humble beginnings in 1978, Rawson Homes has grown to be one of the largest and most trusted builders and land developers in NSW & the ACT.
We understand that choosing a new home or the right builder to bring your dream home to life, is one of the most significant decisions you'll make. That's why Rawson Homes offers a Lifetime Structural Guarantee for as long as you own your home*, giving you lasting peace of mind. At Rawson Homes, we don't just build houses, we build homes that stand the test of time.
What is covered?
Our Lifetime Structural Guarantee is in addition to any statutory insurance, guarantee or home builder's liability scheme.
This guarantee covers the structural failure of*:
- Foundation systems, concrete and or strip footings; or
- Structural timbers and steel in wall or roof framing; or
- Load bearing brickwork.
Effective for contracts signed from 1st May, 2025. Only applicable to homes built by Rawson Homes.
*Please refer to our full for further information.
What is not covered?
The Lifetime Structural Guarantee does not apply where, in the reasonable opinion of the builder, the Lifetime Guarantee Defect is caused or contributed to by:
- acts of God, natural disasters (including but not limited to earthquakes, cyclones, fires, explosions, heavy rain, floods, landslides, lightning, storms, tempest, infestation of pests, drought or meteors), war, sabotage, malicious damage or terrorism;
- the owner’s misuse and or neglect of the dwelling or the land;
- land conditions, latent or otherwise, which are outside of the builder’s control;
- trees or shrubs growing near the footing of the dwelling;
- inadequate surface drainage where the owner has undertaken landscaping works on the land;
- the owner’s failure to maintain a pest or termite prevention treatment program for the dwelling;
- the owner’s failure to maintain or repair or the improper use of the fittings or fixtures on the land including, drains, pipes, pits, plumbing works and electrical wiring;
- the owner’s failure to maintain the dwelling and any other part of the land in accordance with CSIRO’s Guide to Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance (including any revisions of the guide) and any other landscaping and drainage maintenance guidelines provided by the builder to the owner; or
- any renovations, extensions, alterations, substantial landscaping, excavation works, the addition of a pool or any other works undertaken on the land, at any time, by a party other than Rawson Homes.
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How long does the Lifetime Structural Guarantee last?
Your Lifetime Structural Guarantee begins from the date your home reaches practical completion and lasts for as long as you own the land*.
If you're an individual:
The guarantee remains valid until either:
- You sell or transfer the land, or
- It ends upon your passing.
If the land is owned by a corporate entity or trust:
The guarantee will continue for up to 50 years from the completion date, or until the land is sold or transferred - whichever comes first.
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Is the Lifetime Structural Guarantee transferrable?
The Lifetime Structural Guarantee is not transferrable and will end on the date the land is transferred to another person or entity.
Questions?
For more information about our Lifetime Structural Guarantee, refer to our or contact us, we'll be happy to assist.
