There’s nothing quite like the excitement of buying a new home. From imagining your first morning in the space to choosing finishes that make it your own, it’s a major milestone. Along with that excitement, it’s natural to want reassurance that your investment is protected.
In Ontario, that peace of mind comes through the Tarion New Home Warranty Program. Required on all newly built homes, Tarion provides warranty coverage that protects homeowners after they take possession. At Geranium, every home we build is covered under Tarion, giving our homeowners the confidence of knowing their new home meets regulated standards and is backed by province-mandated warranty protection from day one.
What Exactly Is Tarion?
Tarion is a non-profit organization designated by the Government of Ontario to administer the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. Its role is to ensure that new homebuyers receive the warranty coverage they are entitled to and that builders meet clear construction and customer service standards.
In short: Tarion exists to give homeowners peace of mind.
Every new home built by a registered Ontario builder, including Geranium, automatically comes with Tarion warranty coverage.
What Does the Tarion Warranty Cover?
Tarion protection is layered, meaning it supports you from the time you put down a deposit through the years after you move in.
Here’s how it works:
Before You Move In
• Deposit Protection
Your deposit is protected (up to regulated limits) if something unexpected prevents the home from being completed.
• Delayed Closing or Occupancy Coverage
If your move-in date is delayed beyond what’s outlined in your agreement, Tarion provides compensation under set guidelines.
After You Move In
• One-Year Warranty
Covers defects in workmanship and materials, violations of the Ontario Building Code, and major issues such as water penetration or heating and electrical systems not functioning properly.
• Two-Year Warranty
Covers items like plumbing, electrical, and heating systems, building envelope issues, and water penetration through windows or walls.
• Seven-Year Warranty
Protects against major structural defects that affect the load-bearing parts of the home.
How Tarion Supports Homeowners
If something in your home isn’t right, Tarion provides a clear process for reporting issues and ensures builders address warranted concerns within defined timelines. If questions or disputes arise, Tarion acts as an independent administrator to help ensure things are handled fairly. It’s a structured system designed to protect homeowners, and to encourage high standards across Ontario’s homebuilding industry.
What This Means For Geranium Homeowners?
For Geranium homeowners, Tarion coverage is supported by decades of experience and a proven track record. Since 1977, Geranium has been an award-winning builder in Ontario, known for quality construction and long-term reliability. We are a registered builder in good standing with Tarion and the Home Construction Regulatory Authority, giving buyers added confidence in workmanship, warranty protection, and accountability.
Tarion provides the framework. Geranium delivers the experience.
Peace of Mind, Built In
Tarion plays an important role in Ontario’s homebuilding industry by protecting buyers and promoting high building standards. When you choose a Tarion-registered builder, like Geranium, you’re choosing a home that’s backed by both provincial warranty protection and decades of trusted experience.
Because at Geranium, confidence isn’t an upgrade. It comes standard with every home.
