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    This document provides a checklist for homeowners to inspect their new home before and after moving in. The checklist includes items to check outside the home like brickwork, gardens, and the roof. Inside items to check include ceilings, walls, floors, kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, and the loft space. The goal is to identify any issues with construction or workmanship so they can be addressed while the home is still under warranty.

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    Guidance for homeowners Page 1 of 2

    New home checklist

    When NHBC inspectors carry out their inspections on your new home, they concentrate
    on the most significant points of construction. This is why we also recommend that you
    personally inspect all areas of your new home before and just after you move in. Our
    handy checklist will help you do this.
    Please note: This checklist does not form part of the NHBC Standards or Buildmark policies.

    4 Checking the outside


    The brickwork Gardens
    Is the brickwork clean and free from major chips and Has debris and builders’ rubbish been removed?
    mortar splashes?
    Where specified, has landscaping of the garden been
    Is the mortar evenly finished and of a carried out?
    consistent colour?
    Walls, fences and gates
    External paintwork
    Are boundary walls complete?
    Has a top coat been applied to all painted surfaces;
    Are fences secure?
    and is the finish to a satisfactory standard?
    Are outside gates in working order?
    Have the window sills been finished off, including
    exposed undersides of the sill?
    The roof
    External pipes/outside drainage Do any of the tiles look cracked or loose?
    Do the downpipes and guttering appear secure?
    Are there any visible leaks or blockages from leaves Notes:
    and other debris?
    Are manhole covers level with the surrounding
    surfaces – and do they fit properly?

    Garages
    Do garage doors open and shut properly?
    Has debris and builders’ rubbish been removed from
    inside the garage?

    Drives and pathways


    Are drives and pathways complete?
    Are the surfaces even?
    Does the gradient and access of the drive/path allow
    for clear access?

    Tel: 0344 633 1000 Fax: 01908 747255


    www.nhbc.co.uk
    Page 2 of 2

    4 Checking the inside


    Ceilings, walls and wall tiles Pipes, radiators and fireplaces
    Is the surface of the plasterwork even and free from Do pipes appear secure?
    rough patches – particularly in corners and high areas?
    Are radiators fixed to the wall properly, and are there
    Has the plasterwork been neatly finished off around any signs of leaks?
    pipes, light switches, electric sockets etc.?
    Are the radiators painted?
    Is all paintwork or decorative finish complete and free
    Is the fireplace surround clean and undamaged?
    from blemishes?
    Do any joints show through? Kitchens and bathrooms
    Is there any surface cracking? Are all sanitary fittings undamaged and clean?
    Is the grouting finished neatly between the tiles, and Are labels removed – except for specific instructions?
    the tiles left clean?
    Is the bath panel fitted?
    Windows Does the toilet flush and refill properly?
    Has all paintwork been finished off, including Are all kitchen units and worktops free from damage?
    undersides of sills? Are units, particularly wall units, fixed adequately and
    Is the framework free from damage? free from paint splashes?
    Is the glazing free from scratches, paint splashes Are the doors of cupboards hung correctly?
    and cracks? Do all doors and drawers open correctly?
    Do windows open and shut properly – and if locks Check under the sink for possible leaks?
    are provided, are there keys for each window?
    Appliances
    Doors and frames
    Are all appliances undamaged?
    Do locks and bolts engage properly?
    Have operating instructions and relevant guarantees
    Is there a wide angle view of the immediate area been provided?
    outside the front door, or a security peep hole fitted?
    Are any extractor fans fitted correctly and in
    Do doors open and shut properly? working order?
    Is the paintwork complete, including hidden surfaces
    such as the top of the doorframe? Loft space
    Is there an even gap between doors and frames? Is the loft insulated?
    Are water pipes and tanks insulated?
    Staircases
    Is gangway boarding to tanks provided and
    Are banisters and handrails fixed securely? fixed adequately?
    Are the treads even and level? Remember, most roof spaces have to be ventilated.

    Floors and skirting boards


    Is any floor tiling complete, especially around
    Notes:
    cupboards, fittings and doorways?
    Is any sheet flooring flat and free from curling edges
    and bubbling?
    Are the floors generally clean?
    Is the skirting woodwork and paintwork undamaged
    and free from defects?

    Tel: 0344 633 1000 Fax: 01908 747255


    www.nhbc.co.uk
    L062 01/17

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