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How Many Sockets in a New Build House?

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 […]

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My new build floors aren’t flat and level, what are the tolerances?

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 […]

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Means of Escape / Egress in a New Build Home

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 […]

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Where can I go to get my snagging questions answered?

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

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What is Snagging on a New Build ?

New Build Inspections is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive and informative resource for new homeowners and property enthusiasts: their new “What Is Snagging?” page. This dedicated page demystifies the crucial concept of snagging, providing a thorough explanation and a practical guide on its importance in the world […]

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Five things to look out for when moving into your new home

Before you consider getting a home it is important to seek the professional service of a mortgage advisor like Peak Mortgages. This will entail having access to exclusive deals from builders and getting assistance in completing documentation to ensure quick processing. Also, the service of a mortgage advisor is important […]

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New Build Paint Finish Problems

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 […]

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Should my New Build Garden be Level?

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 […]

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Do We Operate a Nationwide Snagging Service?

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. […]

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Snagging a Refurbished Property

Wow …looks impressive …well yes ..but start drilling down into the detail and you find out ( I am informed ) that all the home owners are disappointed in the level of finish …in what should be a prestigious development We inspected two at this development today …one relatively good […]

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