Buildmark warranty
'Buildmark' is the name of NHBC's 10-year warranty and insurance cover for newly-built or newly-converted residential homes registered with NHBC.
To find out how Buildmark could benefit you, please click on the questions below.
If you have any queries about the cover provided on your new home, please contact Customer Services.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need Buildmark warranty cover on my new home?
Who can apply for Buildmark and how is it paid for?
Does Buildmark cover me against all faults and defects?
What does Buildmark cover and when does it start?
Is there a financial limit to the cover after legal completion?
Can I claim on my Buildmark policy?
What if I sell my home before the ten years expire?
Generally, the insurance cover we provide will depend on the type of policy you have. It is therefore important that you read your own documents for specific information.
A specimen copy of the Buildmark booklet is available which gives a complete description of the cover provided. If you would like to download a pdf of the Buildmark booklet, click here.
Please note that the cover described above generally only applies to homes built on sites registered with NHBC on, or after, 1 October 2005. It does not apply to homes registered before that date.
Homes registered before 1 October 2005 will be subject to the cover applicable at the date the home was registered with NHBC.
