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Hi, looking for advice. I am looking to have someone fit engineered wood in the whole of my downstairs. I would like it to run along the same direction in each room seamlessly with no transition strips. Problem is, the boards I really like are long and the rooms are small. The floor boards are...

I'm going to maybe buy something I can check the moisture level with myself if I'm not allowed to get it snagged before completion. Any recommendations or tips? Its timber framed also so dont want the blocks to be so wet they could rot?

newbuildinspections.com It's pretty common in new builds I've heard because snaggers who specialise in new builds typically come back with over 100 snags, most of which are hopefully just small and cosmetic, but then the buyer can refuse to complete until they are fixed and it can significantly...

Also just googled it "This might not be possible as housebuilders can refuse to give you access to the property before completion which they are legally allowed to do because they still own the land"

As far as what I'm aware it's not in any pre-sale agreement, it's just what I've been told from other new build buyers using Baratt. They don't allow anyone like that in at all before the keys are handed over whether it be independent snagging companies, outsourced flooring etc. I will try to...

You are allowed to look at it yourself during a home demo and identify any issues you can pick up yourself before completion. But you are not allowed to bring in a professional snagger until after you move in.

Yeah I'm going to get professional snagging but it's just annoying Barratt refuse to let you do it until after you have completed.

Haha I am a worrier. I have also read too many horror stories about new builds turning mouldy!!

Guys sorry just to clarify.. what about the cement? Being soaked an issue?

That's a relief thank you. I was so worried it will cause damp problems down the line.

Ok great thank you

So it doesn't matter if the blocks got soaking wet before rendering?

Yes it will be rendered

Thanks. I mean the blocks. Is it concerning they could be soaked?

Sorry I don't know much about building. My question refers to the blocks.

Thank you. Should I be concerned about the bricks being so dark in colour possibly being soaked with water?

We are 5 weeks away from estimated completion of this new build. We have already legally exchanged contracts, paid a deposit etc. This week we noticed bricks were completed. The weather conditions this week have been very wet and cold. The bricks appear very dark and some white patches. I am...