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.
This includes:
- Insolvency cover: If we become insolvent and are therefore unable to finish the construction of your home, NHBC may repay your deposit or any reasonable extra amount you have to pay for your home to be finished.
- Builder warranty period: For the first two years we are responsible for rectifying any defects covered by the warranty. The warranty is backed by NHBC’s resolution service and guarantee.
- Insurance cover: In the eight years that follow the builder warranty period, NHBC provides insurance.
For more information, please visit the NHBC website.
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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.