Warranty period
The time after project completion during which the contractor is responsible for correcting defects.
The warranty period is a specified timeframe during which the contractor is responsible for repairing defects in workmanship or materials. It is crucial for ensuring quality, protecting client interests, and supporting long-term satisfaction. By providing assurance of performance, warranty periods foster trust, encourage adherence to standards, and reinforce accountability, contributing to successful project closeout and maintenance by ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed and resolved at no additional cost to the client.
Used in a sentence
The warranty period ensured repairs were covered for the first year.
Synonyms/variation
Guarantee Period
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