What sort of warranty will you provide with my new home?

Your solicitor will give you a copy of the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Buildmark pack when you exchange contracts. Inside you’ll find details of the scheme, including the date on which it becomes effective (the NHBC Ten Year Notice).

The cover offered by the notice has two stages:

1. An initial guarantee period which extends for two years from the date of the Ten Year Notice and provides for the putting right of any defect or damage to your home caused by faulty workmanship or materials.
2. A structural guarantee period which extends for eight years from the end of the initial guarantee period to the expiry of the Ten Year Notice. This insures you against major damage due to a defect in the structure or damage to the drainage system caused by non-compliance with the NHBC’s technical requirements.

If you think you might need to make a claim under the Buildmark Scheme, please contact the NHBC direct.

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