http://forum.snagging.org/ Snagging.org Snagging Forum en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:44:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.snagging.org/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.snagging.org/ http://forum.snagging.org/absolutely-anything/1474-hello-newhomeshistorian.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:28:58 GMT Hi everyone I`m steve from stoke on trent. I am a new homes historian and i hope i can help many of you on here and perhaps help me on a few of my... Hi everyone
I`m steve from stoke on trent.
I am a new homes historian and i hope i can help many of you on here and perhaps help me on a few of my on-going projects, My main job is a landscape gardener, so i am able to offer advice on any garden related issues i have a huge amount of experience with gardens on new build homes,
I also am a researcher of new homes and i have extensive information on most new home builders from the 70s until now, i am also working on a few projects researching the good the bad and the ugly of some of the uks largest home-builders past and present. If you have a new home and you would like to know the origin of the design or where else its being built i can help..

P.s i am after speaking to anyone who was involved in the tarmac housing division including mclean homes, midland and general homes, tarmac homes, thamewey homes and rivermead, have you lived in one?? please contact me to help with a ongoing project. ]]> Absolutely anything Thenewhomehistorian http://forum.snagging.org/absolutely-anything/1474-hello-newhomeshistorian.html http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-requests-help/1473-drainage-drive.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:06:44 GMT I am looking for advice from this forum please. We have just moved into a new house, which has integral garage that faces North. Over the last few... I am looking for advice from this forum please. We have just moved into a new house, which has integral garage that faces North. Over the last few days I have noticed that any rain blowing onto the garage door falls onto a short length of concrete under the door and flows into the garage. The Site Foreman has looked at this and tried to fob me off with a couple of excuses; they will fit a metal/rubber strip behind the door to stop water flowing inside garage, and that NHBC rules do not consider the garage to be an inhabitable part of the house. Further more, any rain is allowed to fall through garage wall will drain into the cavity wall. This last point scares me! :eek:

There is a drainage gulley at the end of the drive next to pavement, but nothing next to garage door. The driveway is flat with no slope, so any surface water will find its own level (through the garage door?). We only have the coarse tarmac at the moment, and any rain drains into this. I am proposing that a gulley be installed infront of garage, and that the front concrete section of garage floor is lowered to make water flow into the new gulley.

Are there any Building Regs that can support my request, or better, refute the Foreman's view that water is allowed to drain into cavity walls.
Thank you for taking time to read this. ]]> Snagging - requests for help Conwy http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-requests-help/1473-drainage-drive.html http://forum.snagging.org/new-home-blogs/1472-fence-issue-new-build.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:58:19 GMT Hi everyone,

Just a quick question. I've just moved into a new build property built by Taylor Wimpey and as part of the deal the fencing was included in the purchase price. We have had new fencing to both sides of the rear garden but the fencing at the bottom is about 2 years old as it was erected to fence off a parking area for the houses at the back, however, we are responsible for it.The problem is that it's warped in places and is generally not in very good condition. Does anyone know whether we're entitled to having the entire fence relaced or are we expecting too much?
Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Sue. :) ]]> New Home Blogs SuzyQ http://forum.snagging.org/new-home-blogs/1472-fence-issue-new-build.html http://forum.snagging.org/absolutely-anything/1471-manor-kingdom-builder-leaky-homes.html Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:36:29 GMT We bought a Manor Kingdom apartment 2 years ago and have had rain water ingress destroying plaster roofing and walls on 5 seperate occasions in the... We bought a Manor Kingdom apartment 2 years ago and have had rain water ingress destroying plaster roofing and walls on 5 seperate occasions in the living and master bedroom. MK are useless they keep fixing the balcony above but it just leaks again within weeks or months. The NHBC don't care about this a long as the builder keeps fixing it. Surely when you buy a home it should be wind and water tight and if its not you should be able to get a refund? Anyone got simlar problems or suggestions? ]]> Absolutely anything Jon500 http://forum.snagging.org/absolutely-anything/1471-manor-kingdom-builder-leaky-homes.html http://forum.snagging.org/george-wimpey/1470-poor-sound-proofing.html Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:45:34 GMT I purchased a flat about 2 years ago from Wimpey ; I am the second owner and I find the soundproofing to be extremely poor to the point where I... I purchased a flat about 2 years ago from Wimpey ; I am the second owner and I find the soundproofing to be extremely poor to the point where I cannot wait to move out and find somewhere else. The main problem is the flanking noise from the flat upstairs. All it takes is for them to drop something heavy or walk in platforms, flipflops and thats it. I get to hear every squeak, every bang from the cupboard, footsteps, the sound of someone sitting heavily on the sofa. . NHBC won't touch it as this is not covered and Wimpey have assured me "ha ha" that the soundproofing was tested as excellent and I am obviously mad. I hear less from the floor of my parent's home upstairs. In fact I hear nothing. It is shocking that they have got away with this. It is about 5 years old. ]]> George Wimpey sarabro http://forum.snagging.org/george-wimpey/1470-poor-sound-proofing.html http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-general/1469-land-drain-who-maintains.html Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:34:09 GMT Bought a bellway home last year and have founf out that to the rear of my garden there is a land drain that drains my garden and my neighbours... Bought a bellway home last year and have founf out that to the rear of my garden there is a land drain that drains my garden and my neighbours gardens. The gardens back onto a retaing wall around 2m high. The land drain is simply a perforated pipe with lots of gravel on top. So a chance the gravel could clog up and the garden not drain properly. My question is who maintains this as if it ever had problems, to replace it would be a huge undertaking. As i wasnt told about it either should i complain if it is my responsibility? ]]> Snagging - general nem39esis http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-general/1469-land-drain-who-maintains.html http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-general/1468-car-parking-regulation-advice.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:26:20 GMT Please can anyone help? After 3 and a half years Gladedale have finally provided us with the allocated car parking space that came with our... Please can anyone help?

After 3 and a half years Gladedale have finally provided us with the allocated car parking space that came with our apartment. The white lining has been carried out today and according to our deeds there should be 7 spaces allocated to residents and 2 visitor spaces.

We have only been given the residents spaces and they have put no visitor spaces. We thought that visitor parking had to be provided, does anybody know if they have broke regulations by not providing this?

Thank you ]]> Snagging - general shuddlestone http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-general/1468-car-parking-regulation-advice.html http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1467-comment-countryside-properties-campaign-site-unhappy.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:01:19 GMT We have just tried to purchase a new build house from countryside properties. At first they tried to push us into using their mortgage broker, Oh yes... We have just tried to purchase a new build house from countryside properties. At first they tried to push us into using their mortgage broker, Oh yes he found us a mortgage but the set up fees alone were £2000 which is considerably more that what we could find, and the monthly repyments were more than the mortgage we had found. Guess what Countryside properties were not happy that we didn't go with their mortgage broker. Next we get a survey done on the house and its is valued at £182000, £13000 less than what they were asking. Oh dear we upset them again, then it was a case of change lender who will meet the asking price. Next it goes all the way to head office who agree to lower the price to £189950 if we can add £5000, to what the survey / valuation stated it was worth £182000 ( Oops Some one there can't add up as even this only adds up to £187000, and yes i do have this conversation on my phone. ) Also they are refusing to allow us to approach another lender who we have been in talk's with and will offer the full amount and will not take any builder incentives into consideration. Finally they now say find the extra money or you don't get the house oh and you won't get your £1000 reservation fee back. lastly there is a possibility that they may try to saddle us with the cost of the part exchange as our home had sold and was going through. During this mess we were on holiday and me being the wife who is disabled was and his trying attend my clinic appointment's in peace. I am urging anyone to stay away from this builder they don't talk.

Comment on Countryside Properties Campaign Site by Unhappy ]]> Discuss Articles Tony http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1467-comment-countryside-properties-campaign-site-unhappy.html http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1466-comment-bloor-homes-blog-vijay.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:01:19 GMT Hi! All, We reserved a house in Oct 2009 and had been told that the completion will finish in April 2010, I wonder How this great journey finish so... Hi! All, We reserved a house in Oct 2009 and had been told that the completion will finish in April 2010, I wonder How this great journey finish so quickly & smoothly, I don't know how builder can say perfect date about completion, Thanks to Well planed people who worked, so hard behind the project. But finally we got the keys and that is a great feeling like all 1st time buyers would have..! All over Bloor Homes, has provided the best service. You would except few minor problems but that is not major issue... Bloor Sales staff and Builders are so friendly, I can not say each person name but thanks to all staff who has given a us chance to finish our dream house...!Finally i would like to say all 1st time buyer is that BLOOR HOMES best Value for Money since 35years and i hope in future they provide better and bigger service. Good Luck for bright future BLOOR HOMES...Big ThankMr & Mrs Kavaiya

Comment on Bloor Homes Blog by Vijay ]]> Discuss Articles Tony http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1466-comment-bloor-homes-blog-vijay.html http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1465-comment-snagging-2-0-mr-bell.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:01:19 GMT Dear Mark,We have been trying to get in touch regarding the house we bought from Bryants several years ago, which we found not to have been inspected... Dear Mark,We have been trying to get in touch regarding the house we bought from Bryants several years ago, which we found not to have been inspected for building regulation compliance, and which, is in an appalling state. All, or most, of our correspondence has been conducted through our constituency MP [to various bodies inc. Council, DCLG, FOS, NHBC etc.], and is authentic. What has happened to us is tantamount to fraud, we feel, and has left us devastated. We will phone Tuesday next week and leave our number. Regards, Mr & Mrs Bell.

Comment on Snagging 2.0 by Mr Bell ]]> Discuss Articles Tony http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1465-comment-snagging-2-0-mr-bell.html http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1464-comment-david-wilson-homes-customer-care-julie-mccaffrey.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:01:19 GMT I am extremetly unhappy with some of the contractors. I bought a new DWH house in May 2009, particularly due to having solar panels and suiting my... I am extremetly unhappy with some of the contractors. I bought a new DWH house in May 2009, particularly due to having solar panels and suiting my "green" outlook. Within months there were faults, by December it was deemed unsafe to use and was switched off. I was PROMISED that a solar system engineer would be sent ASAP - it is now MAY and I still have not heard a thing, depsite chasing numerous times through their plumbing contractors. I am going to compare this year's bills with last year's and bill the difference to DWH!!!

Comment on David Wilson Homes Customer Care by Julie McCaffrey ]]> Discuss Articles Tony http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1464-comment-david-wilson-homes-customer-care-julie-mccaffrey.html http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1463-comment-antler-homes-fiasco-grahame-white.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:01:19 GMT HiMy house in Leeds Yorkshire, is the middle one of three dethatched houses built by Antler Homes in 2009.Antler have failed to comply with building... HiMy house in Leeds Yorkshire, is the middle one of three dethatched houses built by Antler Homes in 2009.Antler have failed to comply with building regulations on a number of issues if you wish to discuss any of these you can see photos at the following web site and contact me at via owlarchitecture.com.http://www3.snapfish.co.uk/thumbnail...snapfishuk/One of my neighbours has I understand used direct trades and contra charged Antler, the other continues to wait for remedial service.I have rebadged Antler Homes as "Strictly dodgy editions"Constant badgering about small items like crooked ironmongery and potential large items like having the cavity wall filed with mortar instead of insulation are getting seen to eventually. Unfortunately the threat of legal action was necessary to get them into gear. We have a very good couple of tradesman that have done a number of good jobs for us paid for by Antler and as you have experienced many are not so good are more common.

Comment on Antler Homes Fiasco by Grahame White ]]> Discuss Articles Tony http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1463-comment-antler-homes-fiasco-grahame-white.html http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1462-comment-new-homes-complaint-mrs-m-millar.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:01:19 GMT We bought an O'Brien Homes property in Scotland. Whilst O'Briens signed the missives that the house would not be released until a local authority completion was issued, this was not the case. Two and half years on we still have no completion certificate and the banking of our garden, and the garden plus 2 neighbour gardens, have subsided. Negotations are on going between the builder and the council but they are slow and we are stuck in the middle. Can we sue builders and win?

Comment on New Homes Complaint? by Mrs. M. Millar ]]> Discuss Articles Tony http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1462-comment-new-homes-complaint-mrs-m-millar.html http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1461-comment-you-victim-bad-builders-mr-mrs-j-griffin-bristol-englan.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:01:19 GMT In 2007 my wife and I purchased a new renovation from a Bristol builder.Ever since we have had trouble with the drains including infestation of rats... In 2007 my wife and I purchased a new renovation from a Bristol builder.Ever since we have had trouble with the drains including infestation of rats bad smells and blockages all this in a so called NEW drainage system under a new extension built by the builder. We have contacted the builders but they are not interested so we had an independant drain survey and CCTV completed on the 21/7/10 which revealed all sorts of problems due to poor instalation.Can you help my disabled father lives in the extention has COPD and we are at our wits end.My contact number is 07742163644.

Comment on Are you the victim of bad builders? by Mr and Mrs J Griffin Bristol England ]]> Discuss Articles Tony http://forum.snagging.org/discuss-articles/1461-comment-you-victim-bad-builders-mr-mrs-j-griffin-bristol-englan.html http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-general/1460-damp.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:55:59 GMT Good morning we move dinto our new build home last July and since August last year we have had constant damp issues in our lounge and now our... Good morning

we move dinto our new build home last July and since August last year we have had constant damp issues in our lounge and now our hallway.

The lounge damp is in the exact same area since the firts time we raised the issue with the builder.

They have sent a roofer out a few times and told us everything is sorted on each occasion BUT still the damp is there and they are very, very slow in getting things sorted.

It has been 12 months and we are currently living in our bedroom due to damp spreading around plau sockets in the lounge and tv sockets.

Can we claim compensation at all, seeing as it is been constantly with us for a year ?!

Thanks ]]> Snagging - general Steve123 http://forum.snagging.org/snagging-general/1460-damp.html