Nationwide Professional Snagging Inspections | Getting the Quality You Deserve 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 […]
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. […]
The NHBC has released Technical Extra Issue 17, providing essential guidance for the house-building industry. Key updates include new requirements for window and door ironmongery, significant changes to air tightness testing procedures, and important ventilation requirements for airtight homes. The publication also introduces new guidance on window safety, fire protection measures, and steelwork fabrication standards, along with the launch of innovative training resources from Robust Details Limited.