 NHBC warranty
Hi
I assume that as you mentioned NHBC the warranty on the property is with NHBC. If that is the case the easiest thing to do is to snag the property and send this off to the builder with a copy to the NHBC. If the builder does not address the items then ask the NHBC for the resolution service. Don't expect to get anything done very quickly. The NHBC would give the builder a month to do the work, they will then arrange for an appointment which may take another month. A report is issued then the builder has 6 weeks (if you argue the NHBC will cut this time limit down). If he does not do it they will write to him a few times before they progress it which will take at least a month. They then get NHBC contractors to do the work and that could easily take another month. So at the minimum it will be 6 months from when you first report the problem and it could easily be 12 months.
Alternative is to employ a solicitor who will not know anything much about construction, which will take a few months and you will need to get a professional report done for him to say all the work you had to have put right needed to be put right. Sorry but there is not an easy route.
Not sure about the reference to NHBC not being able to do anything as their power is virtually the same as in England and Wales. The big difference with Scotland is only Local Authorities can do the Building Control.
Good luck  |