Building Regulations breached?

[DPG]

yes, all walls were checked and yes, lots of uninsulated voids. Luckily this was reported to Builder within the first 2 years, so they can not go away with this.

Really shocking that they would do this - it's not exactly hard to put cavity insulation in while the build is in progress.

Out of interest could you post a photo of your consumer unit.

 

[buzzlightyear]

this government needs to crack down on those builders making monie for customers by saying the government backed scams .

 

[adriana]

Really shocking that they would do this - it's not exactly hard to put cavity insulation in while the build is in progress.

Out of interest could you post a photo of your consumer unit.

yes, sure, please, see it attached, the last drawing shows the location of the consumer Unit

 

[DPG]

Thanks. Was expecting worse.
Just noticed the coat hooks underneath - are there no cables coming down the wall from the consumer unit?

 

[adriana]

Thanks. Was expecting worse.
Just noticed the coat hooks underneath - are there no cables coming down the wall from the consumer unit?

No cable down the wall, all cables are routed above the consumer unit.

 

[buzzlightyear]

out of interest that board was fitted in 18/11/2018 saw how come that c/board is plastic and not metal ammentment 3 2015.or am I wrong .

 

[westward10]

It would depend on when it was designed, if this was prior to the metal consumer unit requirements then it could in theory still be installed today.

 

[Midwest]

yes, all walls were checked and yes, lots of uninsulated voids. Luckily this was reported to Builder within the first 2 years, so they can not go away with this.

This, as already stated, needs to be raised with NHBC.

 

[pirate]

Take legal advice here.
Rush job before Christmas.
Missing insulation and possibly fire-checks.
Sadly, all too common in new-builds.
Sadly, NHBC are too busy with really bad stuff, whereas this is relatively minor, and they don't have the staff or the stomach or the guts to sort these things.
I saw one case almost exactly like this a few years ago...missing insulation was pumped in, and it filled the meter box too...
If the missing insulation was notified within the first 2 years then the builder should be made to rectify this, but you will probably find that subcontractors are blamed and the dispute will go on for a long time.
Sadly, there just isn't enough money to pay local authority BC departments to get the staff to check ongoing building works.
If I were in your situation, I would ask LA for a grant for the insulation, and have the meter boxes protected while the insulation is inserted.

 

[James]

as above, start with your conveyancing solicitor.
they should be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[PEG]

Unfortunately,the conveyancing solicitor's arm,will have the same,slight curve in it,and will direct the OP in a giant circle...

There are loads of estates,going back to new-builds in the 90's,one right near me,where the properties are legendary,for missing insulation,due to gangs of brickies,dragging the same four pieces of full-fill,up the cavity...look like a tiger's head,on the FLIR.

New builds,in this country,are more in need of a thorough survey,than a 200 year old cottage,but various schemes,obviate that....and it's a shame ?

A quick trawl,on the internet,will show the magnitude and nature,of some of these developments...it also shows up the level of help available,and likelyhood of a satisfactory conclusion.

Having seen footings poured on tipped ground,piles a shovels depth,and whole properties with missing insulation,cavity closers and wall-ties....there is nothing left,on a brand-new,executive development,which would surprise me

 

[davesparks]

But it's ok because it's all been checked for building regs compliance by the independant building control officer, none of those local authority bco's with their sticking to the rules and regulations nonsense.

 

[adriana]

out of interest that board was fitted in 18/11/2018 saw how come that c/board is plastic and not metal ammentment 3 2015.or am I wrong .

It was fitted in December 2015

 

[Deleted account]

Yes, you are absolutely right, the insulation is missing. The developer can no longer be involved as 2 years have passed, this could only classify as 3-10 years BuildMark Warranty Cover from NHBC.

It was fitted in December 2015

if the board was fitted in December 2015, 4 years ago am I missing something that only 2 years have passed.

 

[adriana]

if the board was fitted in December 2015, 4 years ago am I missing something that only 2 years have passed.

yes, 4 years to now. The house is under 10 years build Mark Warranty, the first 2 years are from Builder, then from year 3 to 10 is with NHBC.