Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve 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.
Part L Building Regulations’ requirements for multi-zone heating systems in new builds. Learn about temperature controls, zones, and compliance for your new home.
The NHBC Standards provide requirements for concrete and reinforcement work in Chapter 3.1, and we’ve created a detailed guide breaking down these requirements in clear, understandable terms.
The NHBC Standards establish crucial Technical Requirements that all builders must meet when constructing new homes in the UK.
The NHBC Technical Requirements form the foundation of quality standards in UK house building. These five essential principles ensure your new home is properly designed, built with quality materials, and constructed to last.
In our extensive experience inspecting new build properties across the UK, we frequently encounter mortar-related issues that could have been prevented with proper quality control. One of the most frequent issues we discover is inconsistent mortar mix throughout the property. You might notice this as variations in colour across your […]