# Alberta New Home Warranty Program

> Alberta New Home Warranty Program is an independent Calgary-based not-for-profit that pairs mandatory new-home warranty insurance with builder screening, technical guidance, claims support, training, benchmarking and homeowner education. Founded by Alberta builders in 1974, it now says it has protected more than 640,000 homes through a network of more than 400 builders, while related organizations extend warranty and training services across western Canada.

- **Founded:** 1974
- **Headquarters:** Calgary, Canada
- **Founders:** A group of Alberta homebuilders (Founding members)
- **Team size:** Approximately 52 employees in the supplied company data; LinkedIn lists a 51-200 employee range.
- **Products:** New Home Warranty Insurance, Pre-Possession Insurance, Alberta Renovation Warranty Program, Extended Warranty, Builder Membership and Technical Services
- **Notable:** Founded in 1974 as Canada's first new-home warranty provider., Reports more than 640,000 homes protected and a network of more than 400 builders., Its Workmanship & Material Reference Guide became a foundation for Alberta's provincial Construction Performance Guide ahead of mandatory warranty.

## Products & services

- **New Home Warranty Insurance** — Mandatory Alberta coverage for one year on materials and labour, two years on delivery systems, five years on the building envelope and ten years on structural components, with optional extra envelope coverage.
- **Pre-Possession Insurance** — Optional deposit and completion protection before possession, including up to $100,000 of deposit protection for single-family homes and up to $50,000 for multi-family purchases.
- **Alberta Renovation Warranty Program** — Member-delivered protection for renovation deposits and defects in labour and materials, each up to $100,000, with workmanship coverage lasting two years after substantial completion.
- **Extended Warranty** — Four builder-paid top-up options that can reset some or all of the 1-2-5-10 protection clock on completed homes, including spec and show homes.
- **Builder Membership and Technical Services** — Builder qualification and monitoring, project plan reviews, on-site technical consultation, account management, claims intelligence and member resources.
- **Professional Home Builders Institute Training** — More than 100 construction, business, sales and marketing courses plus certifications and custom training through the affiliated PHBI education organization.
- **Homeowner Portal and Claims Resolution** — Digital access to policies and claim filing, followed by review, inspection, a written decision, repair coordination and escalation options.
- **Financial Benchmarking Reports** — Exclusive quarterly peer comparisons and trend analysis for builder members, delivered with Doane Grant Thornton.

## Achievements

- Founded in 1974 as Canada's first new-home warranty provider.
- Reports more than 640,000 homes protected and a network of more than 400 builders.
- Its Workmanship & Material Reference Guide became a foundation for Alberta's provincial Construction Performance Guide ahead of mandatory warranty.
- Expanded western Canadian warranty coverage through Canadian Home Warranty Protection Program.
- Built a national training footprint through Professional Home Builders Institute.
- Marked 50 years of operation in 2024.
- Named one of 25 Best Workplaces in Alberta for 2025.
- Ranked number 67 among Canada's Best Workplaces for 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Published a builder spotlight on Sterling Homes Calgary and continued showcasing member builders.
- **2026-04** — ANHWP Group announced a number 67 ranking on Canada's Best Workplaces for 2026.
- **2026-02** — Published a builder spotlight on McKee Homes, an Alberta builder operating since 1987.
- **2026-01** — Published homeowner guidance explaining how basement development can affect new-home warranty coverage.
- **2025-11** — Released technical guidance on urgent and emergency claim classification and announced Best Workplaces in Alberta recognition.
- **2025-09** — ANHWP Group announced Great Place to Work certification.

## Links

- Website: https://anhwp.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anhwp
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/anhwpgroup
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC48Axe-ujTdJfzRmhhfAOrg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anhwp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anhwp/

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Last updated: 2026-08-24