Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve 
When inspecting brickwork for new builds, it’s essential to know what good brickwork should look like and understand the causes of poor brickwork. This guide aims to help snaggers recognise quality brickwork and avoid common issues. For a comprehensive resource, refer to the NHBC Good Craftsmanship Guide to Brickwork and […]
Homeowners reveal what they wish they’d known before buying Over 7000 buyers who bought a new build in the last 3 years recently revealed their regrets. Property management, parking and gardens top the list of things they wish they had thought about before buying their home. Those surveyed also voted […]
Rooms should be provided with the minimum number of 13A outlets listed in Table 6 (dual outlets count as two). Table 6: Minimum number of outletsRoom Outlets NotesKitchen/utility 8 Where homes have separate areas, the kitchen should have a minimum of four outlets and the utility room four. Where appliances […]
Understanding Floor Tolerances in New Builds When you move into a new build home, you expect everything to be perfect. However, sometimes you may find that your floors aren’t quite as flat or level as you’d hoped. This might lead to the question: what are the acceptable tolerances for floor […]
This area is covered by the approved documents if the building regulations part B1 and the NHBC standards Both state in the event of a fire there should be means of sounding alarm and means of escape Essentially there are 3 means of escape from a building 1 by means […]
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New Build Inspections is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive and informative resource for new homeowners and property enthusiasts: their new “What Is Snagging?” page. This dedicated page demystifies the crucial concept of snagging, providing a thorough explanation and a practical guide on its importance in the world […]
Before you consider getting a home it is important to seek the professional service of a mortgage advisor like Peak Mortgages. This will entail having access to exclusive deals from builders and getting assistance in completing documentation to ensure quick processing. Also, the service of a mortgage advisor is important […]
One of the most frequent questions we encounter at New Build Inspections is about the paint finishes in new build homes: “Why does the paint wash off?” and “Why are new build homes typically painted in just two colours – white and magnolia?” New build homes are painted with a […]
Whoooaaa …you feeling sick yet!? When it comes to the slopes and gradients in your new build home’s garden, there are a few important factors to consider. While there is no specific requirement for a level garden under NHBC standards, it’s essential to understand how the topography of the site […]