NHBC 10 Year Warranty Alternative

Our NHBC Warranty Alternative

Our ABC+ 10 and 12-Year Structural Warranty could save you thousands of pounds.

Here at ABC+ Warranty, we offer to beat any other genuine quotation that you may have received from another provider, such as the National House Building Council (NHBC).

Did you know that you can obtain a no-fuss, no obligation, free quote and join tens of thousands of ABC+ clients that have already saved thousands of pounds in insurance premiums? Simply request a quote from our website now to find out how much multiple-years insurance cover will cost.

This is because unlike any of our structural warranty and insurance competitors, we do not charge unnecessary registration fees, renewal fees or holding bonds.

We are not a broker, so we do not charge broker fees – unlike other providers. Our ABC+ Warranty Certificate can be issued within minutes – not weeks or months – unlike a warranty from NHBC or similar providers.

This completely removes the stressful nature of waiting for important documents to be approved, allowing you to conduct the technical requirements of starting the construction process of your project.

Also, if preferred, you can commence with our six-year CML Professional Consultants’ Certificate, which is accepted by most banks and building societies. If a particular lender or purchaser prefers a 10-year Structural Warranty, we simply upgrade that property to our ABC+ 10-year Structural Warranty Certificate to save you even more money.

We also provide warranties for shared ownership and new-build properties that are suitable for those purchasing their first home under the government’s Help to Buy scheme. It includes a two-year builder warranty period that helps you protect your first home in case of major defects that are found to be the builder’s responsibility. Split into two stages, the eight years after the first two years do not aim to prove liability but will still cover the costs to repair any damage caused by poor design, workmanship or materials in the construction of the property.

Our award-winning ABC+ Structural Warranty covers all types of properties, whether it’s newly converted homes or new-build homes. Our home warranty also covers residential to commercial properties, mixed development schemes to single dwellings, and housing associations to self-builders.

An ABC+ home warranty can be taken out at any stage of work but do remember that it is less expensive if we are appointed before the commencement of building work.

If you choose us instead of another provider, like the National House Building Council, we also guarantee to provide you with full access to our survey reports for all inspections carried out on your property before the legal completion.

What is covered by our NHBC warranty alternative?

An ABC+ Structural Warranty can cover the repair costs if a structural defect has been discovered and results from poor construction work, design or materials.

Our structural defects insurance policies usually cover the following:

• The cost to fully or partially rebuild a building as a result of structural defects
• Costs to repair damage caused by water because of poor design, construction methods, or materials
• Costs to repair issues caused by the drainage system
• Deposit protection in case of developer insolvency
• Contaminated land cover
• Alternative accommodation costs
• Removal of debris

What isn’t covered by our structural warranty?

While an NHBC alternative structural building warranty does cover a lot of problems, there are a few things it doesn’t. They include:

• Non-approved alterations to the property, such as extensions
• Standard wear and tear
• Fixtures and fittings
• Accidental damage, damage from severe weather conditions, vandalism, arson, etc.

What is the National House Building Council?

The National House Building Council has been offering new-build warranties cover for many years, having been a regular in the property industry since the 1930s.

An NHBC warranty covers new homes and protects homeowners should any problems arise, such as structural issues.

Alternatives to the NHBC Warranty

The two primary options to consider for an NHBC Warranty alternative are:

Option 1 – You can obtain a Professional Consultants Certificate that provides a 6-year warranty.

Option 2 – You could benefit from a 10-year structural warranty, like our ABC+ Warranty.

If you’d like to find out more about each of the solutions available, be sure to check out the graphic below for more information. This will help you compare the different options, so you can decide which one suits your requirements best.

We are often asked to compare the NHBC warranty to an Architect’s Certificate

We have seen media articles warning of the danger of using an Architects’ Certificate over a full building warranty. It should be said that these are two very different and separate systems, performing different tasks – so it’s like comparing apples to oranges.

However, the main issue is accountability, since remedial repairs are possible for both systems. Worthy of note is that there are far more complaints about the NHBC’s track record than any individual architect.

When choosing your architect to carry out monitoring and site checks, please choose a well-established company.

BE WARNED: YOU ARE RISKING TROUBLE IF YOU CHOOSE AN ARCHITECT WITH NO OFFICE OR LANDLINE PHONE.

Why? Because it’s likely they won’t be around in a few years.

Always obtain their credentials. Are they insured properly? Are they registered for VAT? Does their certificate comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders or UK Finance requirements? We offer a free checking system for examining compliant certificates, so you can restore your confidence in your cover.

Why choose Architects Certificate insurance cover over NHBC?

Since 1989, our MD at Professional Consultants Certificate Ltd has advised thousands of house buyers and builders on the pros and cons of both systems. If you are in any doubt, please ask to speak to one of our highly qualified staff. Our surveyors are covered by a £2,000,000 professional indemnity policy.

Our unique ABC+ Warranty system means that you can start on a low-cost Professional Consultants’ Certificate, and upgrade to a fully compliant Structural Warranty at any time during or after the project.

To discuss any enquiries with our team of experts, call us on 0161 928 8804 or email us at info@architectscertificate.co.uk. You can also fill out our online form and we’ll get back to you.

The ABC+ system is unique and trade-marked for Architects Certificate & Professional Consultants Certificate Ltd (2017).