Some of these homes are so bad that they’ve caught the attention of people online, with many ending up on the popular X page ‘Newbuild Hate’. From hilariously small balconies to crumbling foundations, this account exposes unbelievable construction mishaps. We’ve put together some of their most shocking posts—check them out below! The page appeared on X in 2021, and since then, it has grown to over 127K followers, becoming a space for people to share their frustrations about modern housing. In the comments, users often cope with humor. “Built to last… about 11 years,” someone jokes about an apartment block with moldy walls. “Fewer points of entry to defend from home invasion,” says another user about a house with barely any windows. John Cooper, a snagging inspector and managing director of New Home Quality Control, thinks the situation is even worse than the survey suggests. He shared that his team speaks to 350 customers a month, and “everyone is not happy.” “I woke up one morning and decided I couldn’t live with myself,” he says. “I had been a site manager on a housing job in Pembrokeshire and my boss told me to hide a serious roof problem from a customer. I knew it would cause leaks further down the line, but he insisted we cover it up.” Four days later, Cooper quit. “I decided I had to make a change in the industry,” he says. “We need to highlight the dreadful things that are happening and begin to change builders’ mindsets. There’s just no pride in the job any more. ” “The shareholder is the real customer,” says Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders. “In the current climate, there’s less room to make this gross amount of money, so they have to cut costs wherever they can, like using inferior adhesive to glue tiles on, or hiring cheaper workers.” The CIOB suggests to check if the housebuilder you’re interested in is registered with an organization that oversees quality control. For example, in England, most developers are registered with the New Homes Quality Board. If they’re not, reach out to them to ask if they follow any specific codes or standards. And remember to hire a reputable home inspection company to check for underlying issues. Don’t forget to examine the plumbing, roof, and windows. Window frames can be a great indicator of the house’s overall condition. “If people have invested in and looked after those, they are likely to have taken great care of the rest.” The key is to be vigilant and pay attention to details. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
