Too often an ideal new home can quickly become an emotional and financial burden, or a legal problem if the property is poorly constructed or finished.  

 

As building standards fall the Home Builders Federation reported 94% of new-build buyers found defects in their new homes. The problem of poor-quality construction is so widespread that the Chartered Institute of Builders recommends engaging a qualified surveyor to identify the quality defects that are overlooked by the RICS HomeBuyer Report.

 

Northern Survey's NHQB-designed pre-completion inspection and more extensive comprehensive post completion snagging inspections provide a trusted, professional assessment of your new home's build standard and finish quality. 

 

Undertaken before exchange or up to 2 years after entry into the property, 'snag' inspections and surveys are commonly used to resolve compliance, finish and quality issues with the developer. 

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However, our surveys can be undertaken at any time before expiry of the NHBC warranty and are commonly used if problems develop, or as a health check before the expiry of the warranty to give peace of mind or to help sell the property. 

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Our reports are recognised as trusted documents of reference and are used to resolve build defects with minimal fuss - at Northern Survey we include developer meetings with every report to act on your behalf and avoid the stress of correcting defects.