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There are differences between a guarantee and a warranty, but both words are often used with regard to a new home warranty. |
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The NHBC* |
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A leading new home warranty and insurance provider. Established over 70 years ago as a non-profit organisation. The NHBC primary purpose is to raise standards in the new home building industry and provide consumer protection for new home buyers. |
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The NHBC helps raise standards by- |
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registering builders who agree to comply with NHBC Rules and Standards. |
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setting and maintaining construction standards for new homes |
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inspecting at key stages of construction |
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providing “Buildmark” warranty and insurance cover. |
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offering Building Control services in England and Wales. |
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providing a range of services, including technical information, training, health and safety. |
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engineering and energy rating services for new homes and housing related sectors. |
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The 350 inspectors employed by the NHBC, made over a million individual inspections of new homes last year. These are made at critical stages of construction before the next stage is started. The inspection stages are: |
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Foundations: once excavated (before concrete) |
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Drainage :- if NHBC is also carrying out Building Control services |
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Superstructure :- :the brickwork, blockwork, floors and roof |
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First fix :- before plastering or drylining |
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Pre-handover : - final (CML) inspection |
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