Is there a warranty on a new house slab?

Yes — structural work like a house slab is generally covered by statutory warranty periods in Victoria, in addition to whatever specific warranty your individual contractor offers on their workmanship.

Statutory warranty periods and coverage vary depending on the type of defect (structural vs non-structural), so it’s genuinely worth understanding what applies to your specific situation rather than assuming a single blanket period covers everything.

Keeping your contract, engineering certification and any compliance documentation is worth doing specifically because you may need it if a genuine warranty claim ever becomes necessary down the track.

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