Do We Operate a Nationwide Snagging Service?
The answer to that question is a resounding yes ..this was 2021 ..a bit of a slow year for us we did over 1400 inspections …visiting over a 1000 towns villages and cities …..
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Snagging a Refurbished Property
Wow …looks impressive …well yes ..but start drilling down into the detail and you find out ( I am informed ) that all the home owners are disappointed in the level of finish …in what should be a prestigious development We inspected two at this development today …one relatively good […]
What is Shrinkage?
Here at New Build Inspections, we’ve seen everything snag related, whether that be doors not closing properly, to concerns of safety within a building. In this blog, we want to discuss what is shrinkage, including the difference between shrinkage and the settlement period, what the builders will have to do […]
What is the New Build Snagging Period?
Here at New Build Inspections, we’ve seen everything there is to see regarding snags in new build homes. We understand that when you buy something, no matter how small or big, you expect quality- especially if you’re putting your trust into it before it’s even built. Your first home is […]
Changes in Colour of Brickwork on a New Build
NHBC states in the document…. A Consistant approach to finishes that: Fairfaced masonry should: be reasonably uniform in texture, finish and colour, including mortar not have excessive colour banding not have significant cracks in the facing bricks or other damage, such as chips and marks greater than 15mm in diameter. […]
Floor Tiling on Damp Concrete Floors
Encountering damp concrete floors in new builds can pose a significant challenge, especially when it comes to flooring installation. This issue came to light during a recent inspection of a newly constructed property, where the homeowner expressed difficulties in securing a floor tiler willing to undertake their project. This reluctance […]
Flexing Walls
Today’s photo shows a Bovis home in Plymouth with plasterboard walls that flex when you touch them and make a creaking noise This is caused by a failure of the plasterer to fix the boards fully at regular intervals …..and no one has noticed until now If you push the […]
Thermal Imaging in New Build Homes
Redrow homes site today in Royston in Cambridge The sun’s shining …but my word is it cold outside …and there’s a gale blowing Today’s blog is all about thermal imaging in new build homes and what a useful tool it can be in identifying issues in even the best built […]
How long should the builder take to correct snags in my new build home?
Common question , this one asked by many new buyers every month ……..the answer is that there is no single charter or statement from any of the bodies involved that state or prescribe how long a repair should take It’s likley that your builders contract will contain words like reasonable […]