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NHBRC Warranty (5 Years)
Wakha Team1 min read
Builders and homeowners often reference a five-year horizon for NHBRC major structural defect warranty. This article is not legal advice; it focuses on the operational reality: disputes are won or lost on records, inspections, and defect tracking.
Why warranties become disputes
- Expectations vs records diverge
- Evidence is missing or inconsistent
- Defects are not tracked with dates, photos, and sign-off
Practical record-keeping that reduces risk
- Run inspection stages with evidence: NHBRC inspection stages
- Keep snags/defects lists with photos and locations
- Keep variation and instruction trails when designs change
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FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. Verify warranty obligations and definitions through NHBRC documentation and qualified advisers for your project.
What’s the biggest avoidable mistake?
Treating evidence capture as optional. If photos and sign-offs aren’t dated and retrievable, disputes become expensive.
How does this relate to defects liability periods?
They are different concepts. Track both obligations and keep records for each: defects liability period.
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