Understanding the NHBC Standards for drives, paths and landscaping helps new build buyers know what to expect from their developer. This guide explains the 2026 requirements for everything from driveway construction and drainage to garden preparation and external decking.

Understanding the NHBC Standards for wall and ceiling finishes can help you identify potential defects in your new build home. Learn what builders must deliver and what to look for when inspecting plastering, dry lining, and ceramic tiling.

This comprehensive guide explains the technical requirements for solid fuel, gas and liquid fuel installations, covering everything from hearth construction and combustion air supply to flue liners, terminals and testing requirements. Learn what these standards mean for your home and how snagging inspections can help identify potential issues.

Understanding the NHBC Standards for Suspended Ground Floors is crucial for new homeowners. These comprehensive guidelines ensure your home’s foundation is safe, stable, and built to the correct quality standards, protecting your investment and providing peace of mind.

Curtain walling and cladding systems are increasingly common in modern new build homes, particularly in apartment buildings and contemporary developments. These sophisticated external envelope systems must meet rigorous NHBC standards to ensure weather resistance, thermal performance, fire safety, and long-term durability.

Understanding NHBC Standards 9.4 helps you know what to expect from the finishings and fitments in your new build home. From kitchen cupboards and worktops to internal trim and joinery, these standards set out the quality requirements that builders must meet. This guide explains each section of the standards and what to look for during your snagging inspection.

Light steel frame construction is increasingly common in new build homes, offering rapid construction and excellent thermal performance. However, this modern method requires strict adherence to NHBC Standards Chapter 6.10 to ensure your home is structurally sound, durable and comfortable.

NHBC Chapter 6.3 standards for internal walls in new build homes. This comprehensive guide explains compliance requirements, masonry and timber wall construction, fire resistance, sound insulation, and the quality standards your new home should meet during snagging inspections.

Comprehensive guide to NHBC Standards 4.4 for raft, pile, pier and beam foundations in new build homes. Learn what technical requirements protect your property’s structural integrity and investment.

External masonry walls are the primary defence against weather, providing structural support, thermal insulation, and acoustic protection for your new build home. The NHBC Standards Chapter 6.1 sets out comprehensive requirements covering everything from material selection and structural design to DPC installation and thermal performance.