Congratulations on your new home purchase! Owning a brand-new build home is an exciting milestone. However, it’s not uncommon to encounter some minor issues or snags that need to be addressed after moving in. In this blog, we will focus on one important question that new homebuyers often ask: “How […]
Do new build homes have to have insulation between internal walls ? There is no universal answer to this question, as building regulations can vary depending on the location. In some places, it may be required by law to have insulation between internal walls in new build homes, while in […]
NHBC on shrinkage and Cracking in New homes The National House Building Council (NHBC) is the leading organization that sets standards and provides warranties for new homes in the uk , therecare many others , but most adopt the NHBC standards . The NHBC defines cracking in new build homes […]
Who are the NHQB ? What do they do , and are all builders members ? The New Home Quality Board (NHQB) is a relatively new organization that has been established in the United Kingdom with the aim to improve the quality of new homes being built in the country. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following several enquiries and a meeting held between floor joist manufacturers and NHBC Standards, Innovation and Research in January 2023, it is necessary for us to advise as follows: For existing plots where foundations were concreted prior to 1 January 2023, previous NHBC standards apply, and the new Guidance does not need to […]
