Welcome Homes is an NHBC (National House Building Council) registered developer and builder (registration number 74526) and as such we design and build not only in accordance with the Building Regulations, but also to the exacting NHBC Standards. Each home is inspected by the NHBC at key stages, thus ensuring our compliance with those standards.

Who are the NHBC?

Established over 60 years ago, the National House Building Council is the leading independent regulator and standards setter for the new homes industry.

NHBC have a wealth of experience and their Standards have been drawn up and are kept updated and supported by Good Practice Guidance Notes which are sent to us periodically and with which we comply.

The NHBC’s objective is to reduce the likelihood of defects in the new home, by working with us to promote good practice and the use of appropriate materials.

It is in the NHBC’s interest to eliminate defects as they provide us with the Buildmark Warranty which we pass to you. You in turn may pass this on to whoever buys your home, should you sell it during the period of the Buildmark Warranty.

Buildmark covers the following:

• Before the property is completed you are protected against our insolvency.
• For the first two years after completion you are covered against physical damage to the home caused as a result of any failure on our part to meet NHBC standards.
• For years three to ten NHBC provide direct insurance cover for the full cost (if more than £500) of physical damage caused to the home by a defect in the structure of the building.

Your Solicitor will have received the Buildmark Warranty Proposal which must be completed by your Solicitor and returned to the NHBC with your details in order for the Warranty to take effect.