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We are in the final stages of construction and have had 2-3 weeks of heavy rain. Unfortunately, we have now come across 3 windows that are leaking and showing signs of water damage around in the drywall. The builder says he did a water test with a hose and did not see any obvious leaks. He still hasn’t discussed his plan of resolving the issue. He thinks it might be because the gutters are not in but we think that should not matter. Leaking windows this far into the construction is making us very nervous (are we going to find more leaks once we close in about a 4-6 weeks?) Should we ask him to gut the windows out completely (both on the inside and outside) to see where the problem is. Should we consider doing an inspection now so we can get some honest answers about how to mitigate this problem? There is stack stone or EFIS on the exterior
Intent Score
85
Intent
94
Confidence
Summary
The author is a homeowner in new construction dealing with active window leaks and water damage, and is considering invasive inspection and remediation of the windows.
Reasoning
This is a strong window-related problem post: it describes leaking windows, water damage around drywall, concern about whether more leaks will appear, and asks whether the windows should be gutted out to find the issue. While it is not about replacement options or pricing, it clearly indicates active troubleshooting and potential repair/replacement consideration.
Extracted Signals
- active window leak problem
“we have now come across 3 windows that are leaking and showing signs of water damage around in the drywall”
- considering invasive repair/remediation
“Should we ask him to gut the windows out completely (both on the inside and outside) to see where the problem is.”
- concern about broader window issues
“are we going to find more leaks once we close in about a 4-6 weeks?”
- requesting inspection/advice
“Should we consider doing an inspection now so we can get some honest answers about how to mitigate this problem?”
Model: gpt-5.4-mini · Prompt: v3 · 6/11/2026, 9:05:04 AM