National House Building Council

At NHBC, we're committed to raising standards and protecting homeowners. As the UK's leading independent new home warranty and insurance provider, we're dedicated to ensuring that the homes we cover are of the highest quality and meet the needs of those who will be living in them.

Our Services

Our services are designed to cater to a wide range of clients, from homeowners to house-building professionals, registered providers, and investors and operators. We offer a comprehensive warranty and insurance cover, technical guidance, building control, and quality services, as well as training and data consultancy.

For homeowners, our Buildmark cover provides protection from exchange of contracts and includes deposit protection, a builder warranty backed by NHBC guarantee, and insurance against major defects. This means that homeowners can have peace of mind knowing that their new home is protected against any unforeseen issues that may arise.

For house-building professionals, we offer registration, warranty, building control, standards, quality, and training. This ensures that builders and developers have the support and resources they need to construct high-quality homes that meet our rigorous standards.

For registered providers, such as housing associations, we provide risk management and asset protection for affordable rent and shared ownership homes. This helps to ensure that these homes are maintained to a high standard and continue to meet the needs of their residents.

Finally, for investors and operators, we offer flexible structural defects warranty and insurance for Build to Rent properties. This provides an additional layer of protection and security for these investments.

Our Work in Numbers

Our commitment to quality and protection is reflected in our statistics. In the first quarter of 2024, we registered 21,967 new homes for construction, demonstrating our ongoing support for the UK's house-building industry. Over the past year, we have conducted over 1 million inspections of new homes under construction, ensuring that they meet our high standards.

We also continue to work closely with local authorities, supporting their development and regeneration efforts. Through our insights collection, we bring together leaders in local authority development to share their thoughts and experiences, helping to drive positive change in the sector.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At NHBC, we are committed to supporting the Government's ambition to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. We have a proven track record of supporting house builders and developers on sustainability and environmental matters, and we are ready to help the industry make the requirements of the Future Homes Standard technically and commercially viable. We are also working to deliver positive and lasting change within our own operations, ensuring that we are doing our part to protect the environment.

Training and Development

In addition to our warranty and insurance services, we also offer a range of training courses and apprenticeships for those working in the construction industry. Our training is designed to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers, whether they are just starting out or looking to advance their skills.

Our TechZone also provides access to the latest technical guidance, building regulations, and industry news, ensuring that professionals have the information they need to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the sector.

Conclusion

At NHBC, we are dedicated to raising standards and protecting homeowners. Through our comprehensive range of services, we aim to support the UK's house-building industry in constructing high-quality homes that meet the needs of those who will be living in them. We are committed to sustainability, and we are working to deliver positive and lasting change within our own operations. Whether you're a homeowner, house-building professional, registered provider, or investor and operator, we are here to help.