Building & Construction FAQs
Curious about Redrow homes? Explore our FAQs on construction methods, martials, safety, and our commitment to quality craftmanship.
If you have a question, that you can’t find the answer to, please visit your nearest Redrow development to speak to one of our experts, or browse our guides for more helpful information.
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NHBC, the National House Building Council, is the leading authority on warranties, insurance, and standard setting for new homes. The NHBC conducts 900,000+ site inspections annually, ensuring quality across new homes.
Being registered with the NHBC means that Redrow meets strict technical requirements - like design, building materials and workmanship quality - during the building process.
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With Redrow new homes, you receive a comprehensive new home warranty, that covers a total of ten years.
This includes:
- 2-year fixtures and fittings warranty: Redrow covers the first two years of new home ownership and will promptly address and rectify any issues that arise and are covered under the warranty.
- 10-year structural warranty: In the event of any structural or weatherproofing issues in your new home, this homeowner warranty covers repair expenses.
- If you decide to sell or rent out your Redrow home while it is still under warranty, the new owners will inherit the same benefits.
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Also called a structural survey, a building survey is a thorough inspection of a property. The survey gives you information on any issues or details you need to know about the building.
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As part of the conveyancing process, solicitors perform a local authority search to verify that a property doesn't have any underlying issues or complications with the local authority. This search provides assurance that your property won't encounter any future problems.
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The NHBC Certificate guarantees that any new property defects are covered by warranty for a specified period of time (usually ten years).
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A Structural Survey, carried out by a qualified surveyor, is the most comprehensive and expensive property report.
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A surveyor is a certified professional who assesses the condition of a property.