How Eastwood Homes Uses This Clause
Eastwood Homes purchase agreements have been documented to include restrictive limited warranty exclusions provisions. Eastwood Homes provides a 1-2-10 warranty administered by Centricity Warranty Group. Year one covers most items including workmanship and finishes. Year two covers major mechanical systems (plumbing and electrical between walls). The 10-year structural warranty covering load-bearing components is administered separately by Maverick Warranty, a third-party provider. After the first year, workmanship claims are no longer covered. (Source: eastwoodhomes.com/homeowners/warranty-request) This clause has been the subject of litigation, including South Carolina Roofing Defect Class Action.
This provision typically appears within the purchase agreement alongside other terms that may limit buyer remedies. Because Eastwood Homes operates across multiple states, the enforceability and practical impact of this clause varies depending on where the home is located.
Eastwood Homes's scale means contract templates are largely standardized across its operations. A clause identified in one market's contract is likely present in other markets' contracts, though local addenda may modify the terms.
Builder-Specific Details
Combined with Liability Limitation
Even warranty-covered items may be subject to the overall damage limitation.
Regional Contract Patterns
Eastwood Homes operates in a more focused geographic footprint. Contract terms may vary somewhat between markets, but documented patterns tend to be consistent across the builder's operating states.
Standard Form Contract
This clause appears in Eastwood Homes's standard purchase agreement, which is generally presented on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. Buyers typically have limited ability to negotiate individual terms, though making the request in writing is still advisable.
Legal History
The following cases involve Eastwood Homes's use of this clause type.
South Carolina Roofing Defect Class Action
A class action filed by 30 plaintiffs alleges Eastwood Construction Partners, Eastwood Homes, and three roofing subcontractors (Exterior Contract Services, Southcoast Exteriors, and Alpha Omega Construction Group) performed defective roofing work on nearly 400 South Carolina homes. The complaint alleges installation of defective ridge vents, improper shingle underlayment, deficient roof drip edges, improper roof shingle fasteners, and use of the racking method rather than the offset method for asphalt shingles. The case was originally filed in Charleston County Court of Common Pleas and removed to federal court in December 2020. (Source: ClassAction.org; federal court docket)
Adams Mill Owners Association v. Eastwood Construction LLC
An HOA-led construction defect lawsuit (Case No. 6:2026cv00986) filed against Eastwood Construction LLC and other defendants. The case was docketed in March 2026 in the District of South Carolina. (Source: Justia federal court docket)
State-by-State Enforceability
Enforceability of this clause varies by state. The following reflects Eastwood Homes's operating states.
| State | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | Likely Enforceable | Express warranty exclusion clauses in North Carolina new construction contracts are generally... |
| South Carolina | Likely Enforceable | Express warranty exclusion clauses in South Carolina new construction contracts are generally... |
| Virginia | Likely Enforceable | Express warranty exclusion clauses in Virginia new construction contracts are generally enforceable.... |
Related Clauses in Eastwood Homes Contracts
This clause often works in combination with other provisions in Eastwood Homes's purchase agreements.
Even warranty-covered items may be subject to the overall damage limitation.
Warranty exclusions narrow coverage while third-party administration adds procedural barriers to filing claims.
Substituted materials may not be covered under the same warranty terms as originally specified materials.
Without independent inspection, defects may go undiscovered until after warranty exclusion periods expire.
What Buyers Can Do
- Read the warranty exclusion list carefully. The exclusions may cover common issues like cosmetic defects, drainage problems, HVAC performance, and landscaping. Know what is not covered before you close.
- Understand warranty durations by category. Structural warranties may last 10 years, systems warranties 2 years, and cosmetic warranties just 1 year. Each category has different coverage and exclusions.
- Review the South Carolina Roofing Defect Class Action case. The South Carolina Roofing Defect Class Action ruling may be relevant to your situation. If you are buying a Eastwood Homes home in a state with similar legal protections, this precedent could affect the enforceability of this clause.
- Have the full contract scanned before signing. This clause is often one of several interconnected provisions in Eastwood Homes contracts that collectively limit buyer remedies. A contract scan can identify all of them.