Remodeling Warranty for the Greater Seattle Area
We stand behind our work. Every Volcano Builders remodel comes with a 2-year warranty on our installation and labor. Want longer? Extend it up to 5 years.
- Our workmanship covered for 2 years from completion
- Extended coverage up to 5 years, for an added charge
- Materials covered by the manufacturer, we help you file
- One call starts a claimCall us
Your coverage
Two levels of protection
Every project includes the standard warranty. Want longer coverage? Add the extended warranty.
Standard
2 Years
Included with every project
- Installation and workmanship
- Labor to make it right
- Starts at substantial completion
- Manufacturer warranties passed to you
Extended
Up to 5
Added charge, set in your contract
- Everything in Standard
- Workmanship covered longer
- Terms written into your contract
- Ask about it at your consultation
Materials and finishes are covered by the manufacturer or supplier (tile, fixtures, cabinets, flooring, counters, appliances). We help you file the claim.
How long
How long you're covered
Coverage starts the day your project is substantially complete.
2-Year Standard
Included. Our installation and workmanship, plus the labor to fix it.
Extended, up to 5 Years
Optional, for an added charge. Terms set in your contract.
MaterialsCovered by the manufacturer. We help you file.
Original ownerCovers the homeowner who signed the contract. Not transferable on sale.
Easy claimsCall or email, we inspect, we repair.
Who covers what
One table, every answer
Find your item and see exactly who stands behind it.
| Item | Volcano Builders | Manufacturer or supplier | Not covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation and workmanship | Yes 2 to 5 years | No | No |
| Labor to repair our work | Yes | No | No |
| Tile, fixtures, cabinets | No | Yes Their warranty | No |
| Flooring, counters, appliances | No | Yes Their warranty | No |
| Normal wear and tear | No | No | Not covered |
| Misuse or lack of maintenance | No | No | Not covered |
| Homeowner-supplied materials | No | No | Not covered |
| Damage caused by others | No | No | Not covered |
Something not right?
How to file a claim
No forms, no runaround. Reach the office directly.
- Call us or send a requestTell us what you see. Photos help.
- We schedule an inspectionWe come out and look at it in person.
- We repair our workIf it is a material, we help you file with the manufacturer.
Your rights
Washington law at a glance
This warranty does not limit any rights you have under Washington law. Quoted as of October 8, 2026.
| Law | What it means for you | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| RCW 18.27.040 Contractor bond | Every general contractor must file a $30,000 bond for breach of contract, including improper work. You can sue on the bond. | Suit on the bond: within 2 years of substantial completion or abandonment, whichever is first |
| RCW 18.27.114 Disclosure | Written disclosure about the bond, liens and lien releases on residential jobs of $1,000 or more. | Before work starts |
| RCW 64.50.020 Notice before a lawsuit | For new construction or a substantial remodel (cost over half the assessed value): written notice to the contractor, who may propose to inspect and offer to repair or pay. | At least 45 days before filing |
| RCW 4.16.310 Time limit | Construction claims must arise within this period. It is not a deadline to file. | 6 years from substantial completion, or from the end of services if later |
Read the exact statute text and our license record
Our license and bond
Volcano Builders is registered with Washington L&I as a general contractor, license VOLCABI792C6, and the record shows a $30,000 bond on file. See our license record on the L&I lookup, checked October 8, 2026.
Contractor bond
A general contractor must file a surety bond "in the sum of $30,000", conditioned to pay amounts adjudged "by reason of breach of contract including improper work". A homeowner's action on the bond "shall be commenced ... within two years from the date the claimed contract work was substantially completed or abandoned, whichever occurred first." Source: RCW 18.27.040(1) and (3), as of October 8, 2026.
Disclosure before work starts
On work on "four or fewer residential units or accessory structures" when "the bid or contract price totals one thousand dollars or more", the contractor must give you a disclosure statement "prior to starting work". It explains the bond, that "YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE LIENED" if suppliers or subcontractors are not paid, and that you may request "LIEN RELEASE" documents. Source: RCW 18.27.114(1), as of October 8, 2026.
Notice before a defect lawsuit
For a defect in "the construction of a residence or in the substantial remodel of a residence", the claimant must, "no later than 45 days before filing an action, serve written notice of claim", and the contractor may then propose to inspect and offer to remedy, offer payment, or dispute the claim. A "substantial remodel" is one whose "total cost exceeds one-half of the assessed value of the residence". Source: RCW 64.50.020 and RCW 64.50.010, as of October 8, 2026.
Six years after completion
Claims arising from construction "shall accrue ... only during the period within six years after substantial completion of construction", or six years after the services end, whichever is later. This is the period in which a claim must arise, not a deadline to file. Source: RCW 4.16.310, as of October 8, 2026.
Questions
Warranty FAQ
How long is the Volcano Builders warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers installation and labor for two years, starting at substantial completion of your project. An extended workmanship warranty of up to 5 years is available for an added charge, with its length and terms set in your contract. Materials are covered by the manufacturer or supplier warranty.
What does the extended workmanship warranty cost?
It is an added charge on top of your project price, and the length, price and terms are set in your contract for your project before work starts, so you see exactly what you are paying for and what it covers.
How do I make a warranty claim?
Call us or email contact@volcanobuilders.com and describe what you are seeing. We inspect the problem with you, and if it is covered, we repair it.
Are materials covered by your warranty?
No. Our warranty covers workmanship: the installation and labor. Materials and finish materials, such as tile, fixtures, cabinets, flooring, countertops and appliances, are covered by the manufacturer or supplier warranty. We pass those warranties through to you and help you file a claim.
Does the warranty transfer if I sell my home?
No, it covers the homeowner who signed the contract. The warranty ends if the home is sold.
What is your contractor bond for?
Washington requires a general contractor to file a $30,000 surety bond to pay amounts adjudged for breach of contract, including improper work (RCW 18.27.040). Ours is on file with L&I under license VOLCABI792C6. A homeowner's action on the bond must be filed within two years from when the work was substantially completed or abandoned, whichever came first.
What if we disagree about a warranty claim?
Tell us in writing so we can look again. Our warranty does not limit any rights you have under Washington law. For new construction or a substantial remodel, the law requires written notice at least 45 days before filing a defect lawsuit, so the contractor can offer to repair or pay (RCW 64.50.020).
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