What causes mould in new-builds? NewsTips What causes mould in new-builds? If you have found mould in your new-build house, this article is…Homesnag17 August 2023
PCI vs Snagging Survey. What’s the difference? NewsTips PCI vs Snagging Survey. What’s the difference? Pre Completion Inspections have been introduced to allow us to go into…Homesnag25 September 2022
Acoustic testing in New Build – an explanation about Building Regulations part E NewsTips Acoustic testing in New Build – an explanation about Building Regulations part E Is your new-build home noisy? Building acoustics for new builds is covered…Homesnag5 August 2021
NewsTips Tapping and creaking noise in new-builds What is causing a tapping/creaking noise when hot water or heating is…Homesnag31 May 2021
‘Settlement’ and ‘Shrinkage’? What is the difference? NewsTips ‘Settlement’ and ‘Shrinkage’? What is the difference? What is a new-build settlement? If you have bought a new-build property…Homesnag1 March 2021
The 5 questions to ask yourself when booking a snagging company for your new build property NewsTips The 5 questions to ask yourself when booking a snagging company for your new build property Deciding to choose between snagging companies is difficult at first glance as some…Homesnag12 February 2021
New build snagging period NewsTips New build snagging period What is the new build snagging period? It depends on developers, however,…Homesnag22 January 2021
How hot should my water be? Cylinder tanks and bath water explained… NewsTips How hot should my water be? Cylinder tanks and bath water explained… As part of our standard snagging inspection we check the heating and…Homesnag25 November 2020
Regions exposed to the elements NewsTips Regions exposed to the elements The above image is taken from the NHBC 2018 guidelines and relates…Homesnag13 February 2018
The importance of roof inspections NewsTips The importance of roof inspections The vast majority (approx 70%) of complaints the NHBC receive are issues…Homesnag21 January 2018