The NHBC Buildmark Warranty is a comprehensive insurance cover and warranty for newly-built or newly-converted homes. Tailored for NHBC registered builders and homeowners, it offers significant protection and peace of mind in the homebuilding and buying process.
The NHBC Buildmark Warranty offers a comprehensive insurance and warranty solution for new homes, with its multi-tiered coverage approach. It’s a dependable choice for builders seeking to provide assurance to their customers and for homeowners looking for protection for their new home.
Warranty Overview
Buildmark is designed to provide pre-completion deposit protection, a two-year builder warranty period backed by NHBC’s resolution service and guarantee, followed by an eight-year insurance policy for physical damage to the home caused by failure to comply with NHBC requirements.
Key Policy Features
- Builder Insolvency Protection: This applies prior to completion, typically covering 10% of the original purchase price, up to £100,000, for the first owner.
- New Build and Conversion Coverage: Warranty and insurance cover up to £1 million for new builds and £500,000 for conversions, with higher limits available on referral.
- Continuous Structures Cover: Up to £25 million for new builds and £5 million for conversions.
- Additional Cover: Includes alternative accommodation and storage costs.
- Minimum Claim Value (MCV): NHBC covers the full cost if the claim exceeds the MCV, with no contribution required from the homeowner.
- Contaminated Land Coverage: Included for the full ten-year period.
The NHBC Advantage
NHBC Buildmark warranties are backed by A-rated insurers, ensuring robust and reliable coverage. The policies are widely approved by UK mortgage lenders, facilitating the buying process. NHBC also provides industry-leading technical support, with risk management surveyors to ensure high construction standards.
NHBC’s Industry Presence
NHBC, established in 1936, is a leading provider of warranty and insurance for new homes in the UK. It has covered millions of homes with its Buildmark warranty, establishing a reputation for quality and reliability in the home building industry.
Contact Info
- Phone: 0800 035 6422
- Email: ccsupport@nhbc.co.uk
- Website: www.nhbc.co.uk/builders/warranties-and-cover/buildmark
Additional NHBC Resources
Our dedicated Knowledge Base contains detailed articles addressing common NHBC concerns, warranty coverage explanations, and guidance on how to effectively raise and resolve issues with developers under NHBC guidelines. These resources are regularly updated to reflect the latest NHBC policies and procedures, ensuring you have access to the most current information.
Our Blog further supplements this knowledge with in-depth analyses of NHBC developments, case studies of successful resolutions, and expert commentary on emerging trends in new build quality standards. Our specialists share valuable insights drawn from years of experience working alongside homeowners to address NHBC-related challenges.