NHBC Anmeldelser 

Terrible customer service from NHBC. Initially they seemed helpful and eventually sent an inspector out, but we have no idea what qualifications he actually had to comment on roofing defects. The inspector confirmed that Keepmoat had breached NHBC standards — standards that NHBC themselves originally signed off.

The work was then passed back to the builder to repair. They initially agreed, then later refused, and after months of chasing we were simply told to find our own contractor. We contacted several contractors and only one was willing to take the work on, but NHBC then refused to accept their quote.

As a result, we are left with a defective roof and water leaking through electrical fittings while NHBC do nothing meaningful to help. The inspector also admitted he could not be certain the solar panel flashing was actually the cause of the leak, meaning we could pay for the recommended work and still not resolve the issue. If that happens, we are then left facing a legal battle with the builder ourselves.

This does not put homeowners back in the position they were in before the damage occurred. There is no real independence or transparency between NHBC and the builder. The builder funds the repairs, so there appears to be a clear incentive for NHBC to keep costs as low as possible. NHBC do not send an independent chartered surveyor or qualified roofing expert — only their own claims investigators — leaving homeowners with no confidence that the proposed repairs are adequate or even correct.

Appalling service from the very organisation that is supposed to protect homeowners.

Rectified our problem very quickly
Excellent communication

Once we filled in the necessary forms and send evidence for our claim everything went smoothly.

All the people i dealt with were most helpful and efficient

Beth was very supportive and kind on the phone just now. Thank you

Process took a long time with a sense that responsibility was being avoided .

Helpful, prompt and efficient service. Good availability for one-to-one discussion of issues by telephone - dedicated case handler could be reached on direct number when required.
Payment of claim made promptly once agreement reached.

Really easy process and once the quote for the work was done the process for receiving a settlement was easy

Excellent service. It was a bit longwinded to begin with but once it got going it was very quick. Moneys were paid quickly.
Agreat shame that the house builder wasnt made to pay. Very shoddy non professional work!!

Very helpful and great customer service from th start

Too much work needed when there's a clear breach in terms of provider fault. They make it as difficult as possible to make good, relying entirely on wearing you down.
As a full-time working parent with three children, I do not have the time to act as an unpaid project manager. Yet NHBC has forced me to do all the heavy lifting for blatant builder failures:
The Sewage Blockage: Builders left an end cap inside the sewage pipe under our kitchen floor. We had to rip out the toilet cistern and hire two independent drainage companies just to get it resolved. NHBC refused to pay for the damage to the toilet and rejected the claim entirely because they claimed it fell under their £2,000 "Minimum Claim Value" threshold. We were left with the mess and the bill.
The Second Leaking Roof: Our roof is now leaking for the second time since moving in. Despite this being a clear-cut workmanship breach, I’ve had to do all the legwork—endlessly chasing them and gathering quotes myself.
I threatened to take them to court, which is exactly what they deserve. However, like most busy parents, I simply do not have the spare time or energy to fight a prolonged legal battle. NHBC knows this. Their entire business model relies on exhausting ordinary, hardworking families until they give up and pay for the builders' mistakes themselves. Absolutely shameful.

Good information about house roof problem. Advice with solution. Award settled

My experience with my claim to NHBC has been very professional, from start to finish, and dealt with very quickly. They were particularly concerned to make everything easy for me due to my age.

They were very helpful, explained the process in full and were also available for follow up questions. Ideally would have preferred an inspection of the roof area as opposed to it all being based on photo evidence but dealt with promptly. The proof will be if leak has ceased.

We had a leaky roof and the team came out to see it quickly and got the builder arranged in good time. Problem with the roof all sorted now

Had bay window leak. NHBC came out with Bloor agent. Diagnosed water ingress via fir tree studs. Totally incorrect. It was the cavity trays not fixed to the lead. Roofing company told me it needed cavity trays with the lead attached. This guarantees that the water comes over the lead and goes directly into the cavity tray. I would love to hear the logic behind your man’s solution as he said he was 100% sure as to the cause. Strange as there have now been 3 incidents all of which were caused by the use of the incorrrect cavity trays.
Regards
Terry Millward
30 Squirrel Crescent
Thornbury.

roofing and water ingress issue after 6 years of new build home. NHBC assessed it online and offered a reasonable cash settlement to fix the roof and ceiling. Professional and easy to communicate.

A straightforward and clear claim process. Their communication and support has been friendly and excellent.

Whilst all the good people I spoke with at NHBC were so helpful they were let down by their internal finance department. My settlement took nearly four weeks to come through after multiple telphone calls. I would recommend that an internal 1to1 handler is assigned to a customer and for that handler to be the main Point of Contact throughout the whole time. I spoke with 5 different people who were very good but as I said were let down by their own internal Finance Department.

Although the company took a while to get in touch after my initial contact.
Once I spoke to someone and was able to provide the information requested, it was dealt with efficiently and provided a quick resolution