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Author: Martyn Maxwell

The floors are creaking and bouncing in my new build house, is this normal?

Discovering creaking and bouncing floors in your new build home can understandably cause concern. It’s a common issue, yet it signals underlying problems that merit attention. This guide looks into the causes of these floor issues and outlines effective solutions, blending expertise with practical advice to ensure your home remains […]

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Home Buyers Sought for New Channel 5 Programme

Mentorn Media, a leading UK production company, is currently looking for home buyers who have had poor experiences with their homes to participate in a new television programme for Channel 5. The programme will explore the issues and challenges faced by homeowners who have purchased properties that were not up […]

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What are emergency egress windows ?

Means of escape from dwellings : From the 1 July 2000, the requirement for means of escape from dwellings has been amended to improve means of escape from all new dwellings and extensions. Means of escape requirements areAll dwellings and extensions shall have first floor windows suitable for means of […]

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Should I have a lock on my door from house-to internal garage ?

The answer to this question is it depends if you have an NHBC warranty then there is a requirement to have a 5 lever locking mechanism or similar install installed in the door between the house and the garage If however for example you had a for example you had […]

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Defective Bouncy Floors – NHBC Offers New Guidance

In light of recent discussions and a pivotal meeting in January 2023 involving floor joist manufacturers and the NHBC Standards, Innovation and Research team, they have issued updated guidance concerning the construction and inspection of floors in new build homes. This comes as a response to multiple enquiries and the […]

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New build Warranties : and how they relate to Snagging !

What do new build warranties cover? There are 13 warranty companies all producing slightly different warranty products ( some with exclusions such as damp issues ) You should check with your solicitor what cover you will be receiving prior to legal exchange …if you have a lower level policy : […]

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Boarding a Loft in a New Build Home: Will It Affect Your Warranty?

We frequently receive queries from homeowners asking if they can board their lofts in new build homes. The loft space can be incredibly useful for creating extra storage, especially in new builds where space can be at a premium. This blog aims to provide clarity on how loft boarding can […]

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Snagging.org Forum for Snagging Questions

Snagging.org is a website and forum created in 2004. It’s all about helping people understand the process of buying a new home, focusing specifically on the snagging stage. This is a key phase in the home buying process that many people overlook. The website is maintained by a mix of […]

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How to Choose a Snagging Inspector?

Choosing the right snagging inspector is a pivotal decision in your home-buying journey. Our video tells you why New Build Inspections stands out as the UK’s premier snagging inspection service, offering unmatched expertise and unwavering dedication to homeowners. With over 21 years of dedicated service, New Build Inspections has helped […]

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Snagging Inspectors

The role of a snagging inspector is to identify the defects . Poor workmanship and where builder has failed to meet the warranty standards and builder regulations A snagging inspector will typically be qualified to a minimum NVQ level 3 standard and have a minimum of 5 years construction experience […]

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