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The National House Building Council (NHBC), established in 1936, is the UK's largest provider of new home warranties. According to NHBC's website, around 80% of new homes built in the UK each year have an NHBC 10-year warranty.
NHBC offers cover, protection and quality services for new homes, house builders, developers, housing associations and investors. Learn more about NHBC standards, building regulations, technical guidance and latest news.
NHBC is an independent, non-profit company that provides warranty and insurance for new-build homes in the UK. It also sets and enforces standards, inspects and trains builders, and supports sustainability and diversity in the industry.
National House-Building Council (NHBC) is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority in respect of carrying on its insurance business and its insurance distribution activities.
NHBC Standards 2024 deal with all elements of the house-building process, from foundations to roofs and finishing, the NHBC Standards BETA are divided into easily referenced sections.
4.5.2 Hazardous sites and ground hazards. 4.5.3 Desk study and site investigation. 4.5.4 Confirmation of suitability for treatment. 4.5.5 Suitability of ground conditions. 4.5.6 Compatibility of the ground, design and treatment. 4.5.7 Acceptable methods. 4.5.8 Materials for use as fill. 4.5.9 Granular material.
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