The NHBC Dispute Resolution Service offers homeowners a structured approach to resolving disputes with builders during the first two years of the Buildmark warranty.
The NHBC Standards provide detailed requirements for timber and concrete floors, ensuring they’re safe, stable, and built to last. Learn what goes into creating the floors in your new build home and why these standards matter.
Learn about NHBC steelwork standards for new build homes. A clear guide to structural requirements, maintenance needs, warranty coverage and what to look out for as a homeowner.
The NHBC (National House Building Council) Standards are guidelines that set the benchmark for new home construction quality in the UK. These standards establish crucial Technical Requirements that all builders must meet to ensure the quality and durability of new builds. The NHBC Standards comprise Technical Requirements, performance standards, and […]
Compliance (3.1.1) Compliance in concrete and reinforcement work is fundamental to ensuring the structural integrity and durability of new build homes. The NHBC Standards require that all concrete and its reinforcement must comply with specific Technical Requirements, covering both plain and reinforced concrete, whether it’s precast or constructed in-situ (on […]
Chapter 7.2 of the NHBC Standards details comprehensive guidelines for the design, construction, and maintenance of pitched roofs, ensuring safety, durability, and efficiency.
Chapter 4.2 of the NHBC Guidelines focuses on the complexities and essential considerations when building near trees, hedgerows, and shrubs, particularly in areas with shrinkable soils. It provides comprehensive guidance to ensure that structures are protected from the ground movement caused by the interaction between tree roots and cohesive soils […]
NHBC’s guide helps builders avoid common issues in brickwork and blockwork, ensuring high construction standards.
Comprehensive guidance on NHBC Standards Chapter 5.1 for substructures and ground-bearing floors. Ensure compliance with technical requirements for substructure walls, ground-bearing floors, and services below the damp proof course to achieve high-quality, durable, and safe building foundations.
Chapter 9.1 of the NHBC Standards 2024 sets out a comprehensive framework for achieving consistent and high-quality finishes in new build homes. This chapter is crucial for ensuring that all construction finishes comply with the NHBC Technical Requirements, thereby guaranteeing they meet the standards necessary for NHBC inspections and any […]