Moving Into a Newly Built Home: A Wichita Checklist
Moving into a newly built home? Use this Wichita checklist for your walkthrough, move-in day, and first month, plus what your Sharp Homes warranty covers.
Moving into a brand-new home is different from moving into a resale. There are no previous owners’ quirks to inherit, but there are a few new-construction specifics worth handling in the first days and weeks: your walkthrough, your warranty, and getting the home’s systems set up the way you want them.
This checklist covers what to do before you move in, on move-in day, and in your first month, so nothing important slips through the excitement.
Key Takeaway
Before move-in: finish your walkthrough and punch list, confirm insurance at closing, set up utilities, and save warranty documents. On move-in day, test the systems. In your first month, register warranties and keep a list for your one-year check-in.
Before You Move In
The most important pre-move step is your walkthrough. This is your chance to note anything that needs attention while it is easiest to address.
- Complete your final walkthrough and punch list with the builder
- Confirm your homeowners insurance is active as of closing
- Set up utilities (electric, gas, water, internet) to start on move-in day
- Change or program exterior locks and garage codes
- Save all warranty documents, manuals, and your builder’s contact information
Not sure when your policy should start? See when to get homeowners insurance on a new build.
On Move-In Day
With the big items handled ahead of time, move-in day is mostly logistics. A few quick checks pay off.
- Confirm utilities are on and working
- Test that major systems run: HVAC, water heater, appliances
- Locate the main water shutoff and electrical panel
- Check that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are active
Building Toward Move-In Day?
If you are planning a build and want to know what move-in really looks like, we are happy to walk you through it. Call 316-775-2129 or contact Sharp Homes.
Your First Month
New homes settle in, and your first month is when you learn how yours lives. It is also when a good warranty program earns its keep.
- Register manufacturer warranties on appliances, HVAC, windows, and roofing
- Note any small items for your warranty team (minor settling, adjustments)
- Learn your home’s systems (thermostat programs, irrigation, smart features)
- Keep a running list for your one-year warranty check-in
What Sharp Homes Handles After You Move In
With a Sharp home, move-in is not the end of the relationship. Your home is covered by a one-year third-party warranty through ProHome plus a 12-month defects liability period, and a dedicated warranty team handles requests. Many Sharp homeowners say the ongoing service, years after move-in, is what stands out most. If something needs attention, you know exactly who to call.
See the build process and warranty from first meeting to handover.
New-Home Move-In FAQs
Common questions about moving into a newly built home.
What should I do before moving into a new construction home?
Complete your final walkthrough and punch list, confirm your homeowners insurance is active as of closing, set up utilities to start on move-in day, change exterior locks and codes, and save all warranty documents and your builder’s contact info.
What should I check on move-in day?
Confirm utilities are working, test major systems (HVAC, water heater, appliances), locate the main water shutoff and electrical panel, and check that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are active.
What warranty comes with a new Sharp home?
A one-year third-party warranty through ProHome plus a 12-month defects liability period, with a dedicated warranty team for requests. Manufacturer warranties cover components like appliances, HVAC, windows, and roofing.
Is it normal for a new home to need small adjustments?
Yes. New homes settle, so minor items like small drywall cracks or door adjustments are normal in the first year. Keep a running list for your one-year warranty check-in.
Who do I call for service after moving in?
Sharp Homes has a dedicated warranty team that handles requests during your first year and beyond. Keep the contact information from your closing documents handy.
Craig Sharp is a third-generation Wichita home builder who owns Sharp Homes. He prices every build personally, meets each homeowner one-on-one once the numbers are real, and visits every job site. Since 1965 and over 1,000 homes, the Sharp family has built its reputation on in-house design, honest pricing, and craftsmanship across the Wichita area.
