NBDB is a national record of homeowner issues, including a free DIY snagging service and free issue report download.
We collate every issue you capture. Grouped quality data is shared publicly, making developer comparisons straightforward and transparent.
Think of NBDB as the Trip Advisor of Residential Construction Developers.
Join the increasing number of homeowners calling for change. We will front-run any incoming regulator and supply them with valuable data on every volume-selling residential developer.
Snagging is a comprehensive check or inspection of your new home. Unlike Surveying which focuses on Major issues, Snagging looks for all problems, including cosmetic issues such as paint or plaster finish.
When completed within the first two years of purchasing a new property, your developer will work to correct the issues.
There is no qualification for Snagging, so when you hire a snagging company, you are relying on their knowledge and experience in construction. Ideally, the representative will hold relevant industry qualifications and/or trade body memberships.
Using NBDBs Web App, you will be able to complete a visual inspection for your property. A snagging company often goes a step further, by completing thermal imaging, or intrusive cavity barrier checks which you will not be able to complete yourself.
Snagging companies usually charge in the range of £300 to £1200 depending on how comprehensive the check is.
Completing your own visual check will usually take a few hours of your time. It's this time you are paying a Snagging Company for at the lower end of the range rather than their expertise, as most people can complete a necessary visual inspection.
For too long homeowners have suffered from severe new build issues, fire safety issues and leasehold mis-selling, with no centralised place to record their issues.
Finally, there is an answer,
New Build Database
Join the increasing number of homeowners calling for change. We will front-run any incoming regulator and supply them with valuable data on every volume-selling residential developer.
The Government aims to build 300,000 new homes every year to keep up with population growth.
Some developers have focused on growth or profits over quality. This policy has given rise to some severe issues in recent years.
We offer Risk and Issue consultancy services to property developers based on the data homeowners provide, to drive improvement in the sector.
Nichola, our CEO, discovered her property was one of those affected by missing Cavity Barriers, a serious Fire Safety issue.
Nichola created a National Fire Safety Campaign group, to highlight the issues to other homeowners and has shared information with over 17,000 people to date.
On behalf of the campaign group, Nichola gathered data and wrote a thematic Risk Report on the issues to share with Developers
New Build Database (NBDB) was initiated with the aim of bringing support and transparency to New Build Home issues in the UK.
Phase One of NBDB is ready to launch, Including Free Support to capture Snagging, Fire Safety, Holding and Customer Service Issues
The next phase will allow homeowners to add photos to their issues or upload files.
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