Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve 
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 […]
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 […]
You can access the standards from the NHBC we site , or download everything The key document for understanding snagging issues is “A Consistant Approach to Finishes” This outlined the key tolerances the nhbc use in assessing materials and workmanship www.newbuildinspections.com
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]