Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve 
Internal walls in your new build home provide structural support, fire protection and sound insulation. Understanding NHBC Chapter 6.3 standards helps you appreciate construction quality and what professional snagging inspections assess. Learn about common defects and why these standards matter for your new home.
Buying a new build with raft, pile, pier or beam foundations? Learn what NHBC standards protect your investment and why these specialised foundation types require expert construction.
External masonry walls do more than hold up your roof—they protect against weather, keep heat in, and prevent damp. Yet they’re one of the most common sources of defects in new builds.
Flat roofs in new builds must meet strict NHBC standards. Learn why these complex systems often fail, where problems occur, and how professional inspection protects your investment.
Why NHBC staircase standards matter for new build safety. Learn about common defects found during snagging inspections and how these requirements protect your investment.
If you’ve recently purchased a new build home, you’re likely focused on the visible aspects of your property, the beautiful kitchen, the spacious living areas, or perhaps the landscaped garden. But beneath your feet lies one of the most critical systems in your home: the below-ground drainage network. While invisible […]
If you’ve recently moved into a timber framed new build home and are experiencing issues, you’re not alone. From mysterious damp patches to unexplained cracking around windows, many problems can be traced back to how well your home’s construction followed the industry standards. The National House Building Council (NHBC) sets […]
Our comprehensive guide explains the essential steps to document issues properly, engage with the resolution process, and understand what this service can and cannot address.
Discover how upper floors in new build homes should be constructed according to NHBC Standards. Learn about timber and concrete floors, from basic structure to safety requirements.
Discover the essential NHBC steelwork standards that protect your new build home. From beam support requirements to protection standards, learn what every homeowner should know.