Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve 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 : […]
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 […]
When moving into a new home, one of the common questions that arises is about the installation and maintenance of outside taps. At New Build Inspections, we frequently receive inquiries about the regulations and best practices for outdoor taps. One critical aspect to consider is the need to isolate your […]
Cracks in the concrete floors of new build homes are a relatively common occurrence, often raising concerns among homeowners. The National House Building Council (NHBC) in their technical standards, however, provides reassurance, confirming that such cracks are usually not serious and are very unlikely to affect the stability of the […]
Cold rooms above garages and in rooms within a roof situations Every year starting around October the phone starts to ring with new home buyers who have a cold room in the house Typically it’s a room above a garage or a room in the roof…. Or both Some background […]
Martyn Maxwell Managing Director of snagging inspection company, New Build Inspections advises that the NHBC, once seen by new home buyers as “the arbiter of quality” in the new build sector is no longer the organisation that it used to be. Evidence from New build inspections own client base suggests […]
Deposit Unlock explained Deposit Unlock is a new scheme to help first time buyers and home movers buy a new build home with a 5% deposit. But is it your best option? We look at how it works, who is eligible, how to buy under the scheme, mortgage options 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 […]