New Build Inspections - Nationwide Snagging

Moving into a new build with solar thermal panels on the roof? They're a great bit of kit, but only if your developer has installed them properly. NHBC Standards Chapter 8.5 sets out exactly what's expected, from coastal-grade fixings to the homeowner pack you should receive on day one.

We've broken it all down in plain English on the blog, including what to look out for at handover and where a snagging inspection can help.

https://www.newbuildinspections.com/news/solar-thermal-hot-water-in-new-build-homes-what-buyers-need-to-know/

Did you know there are detailed standards governing the quality of painting and decorating in your new build home? From the number of coats required on timber to the finish you should expect at handover, your developer has clear obligations, and paint runs, patchy walls, and visible undercoat are never something you simply have to accept.

We've broken down exactly what NHBC Standards Chapter 9.5 requires, in plain English, so you know what to look for and what to ask for if the finish falls short.

Read the full article here: https://www.newbuildinspections.com/news/what-the-nhbc-standards-say-about-painting-and-decorating-in-new-build-homes/

When you buy a new build home, the ground beneath your feet matters just as much as the finish on your walls. Many new build developments are constructed on sites where the ground has to be specially treated before building can even begin. But what does that process involve, and what standards must developers follow?

In our latest blog post, we break down NHBC Standards Chapter 4.5 – covering vibratory ground improvement techniques – in plain English, so you know exactly what should have happened beneath your new home before construction started.

👇 Read the full article here:
https://www.newbuildinspections.com/news/what-lies-beneath-understanding-nhbc-standards-for-vibratory-ground-improvement/