Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve 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 […]
Snagging.org has been the leading forum where new home buyers can ask questions regarding new build snagging issues for over 15 years Join the forum now www.snagging.org
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 […]
At New Build Inspections, 2021 was a remarkable year of growth and service. We conducted over 1400 snagging inspections, visiting more than 1000 towns, villages, and cities across the UK. This extensive coverage underscores our commitment to helping homeowners ensure their new build properties meet the highest standards of quality. […]
Here at New Build Inspections, we’ve seen everything snag related, whether that be doors not closing properly, to concerns of safety within a building. In this blog, we want to discuss what is shrinkage, including the difference between shrinkage and the settlement period, what the builders will have to do […]
Here at New Build Inspections, we’ve seen everything there is to see regarding snags in new build homes. We understand that when you buy something, no matter how small or big, you expect quality- especially if you’re putting your trust into it before it’s even built. Your first home is […]
NHBC states in the document…. A Consistant approach to finishes that: Fairfaced masonry should: be reasonably uniform in texture, finish and colour, including mortar not have excessive colour banding not have significant cracks in the facing bricks or other damage, such as chips and marks greater than 15mm in diameter. […]
Encountering damp concrete floors in new builds can pose a significant challenge, especially when it comes to flooring installation. This issue came to light during a recent inspection of a newly constructed property, where the homeowner expressed difficulties in securing a floor tiler willing to undertake their project. This reluctance […]
Today’s photo shows a Bovis home in Plymouth with plasterboard walls that flex when you touch them and make a creaking noise This is caused by a failure of the plasterer to fix the boards fully at regular intervals …..and no one has noticed until now If you push the […]