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DINING ROOM Is the problem related to the ... CEILING ? or ... DOOR ? or ... ELECTRICAL ? or ... FITTED FURNITURE ? or ... FLOOR ? or ... HEATING ? or ... WALL ? or ... WINDOW ? or ... VENTILATION ? ​ SELF-DIAGNOSIS Useful checklist If you have just moved in, here are some important reminders: APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Don't forget to complete all of the warranty cards for your fitted electrical appliances. Keep a copy and send them off to the manufacturer. Should you ever need to report a fault, you know they will have proof of your cover. BOILER SERVICE Make a note in your diary to book a service in 12 months time. Failure to maintain annual services could invalidate your warranty cover. WATER AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Make sure you (and other responsible members of the household) know where to find the shut-off valves for water supply and (if applicable) gas. METER READINGS Make a note of your meter readings for your electricity supply, water and gas (if applicable). Keep it somewhere safe. HOW TO ... There are various 'maintenance' tasks you will need to perform around your home, from time-to-time. Take a look at our 'How To ' videos.

ELECTRICAL Is the problem ... A wall socket has got no power ? Guidance: Unplug any appliance and check that the RCD at the electrical consumer unit hasn't tripped. If it has it may be the appliance that is faulty. Test it by plugging a different appliance into the socket and see if it remains live. If so, this is not a defect, however if the socket is dead in all circumstances, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code WSNP and state: * Hall * Type - 3 pin or 3 pin with USB (nothing else, no explanation, just this code) . A light has stopped working ? Guidance: Check that it is not the bulb by replacing with a new bulb. Check that the RCD at the electrical consumer unit hasn't tripped. If it's not the bulb or the RCD report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code LSW and state: * W hich room * LED or strip or pendant ​ (nothing else, no explanation, just this) . ​ SELF-DIAGNOSIS Useful checklist If you have just moved in, here are some important reminders: APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Don't forget to complete all of the warranty cards for your fitted electrical appliances. Keep a copy and send them off to the manufacturer. Should you ever need to report a fault, you know they will have proof of your cover. BOILER SERVICE Make a note in your diary to book a service in 12 months time. Failure to maintain annual services could invalidate your warranty cover. WATER AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Make sure you (and other responsible members of the household) know where to find the shut-off valves for water supply and (if applicable) gas. METER READINGS Make a note of your meter readings for your electricity supply, water and gas (if applicable). Keep it somewhere safe. HOW TO ... There are various 'maintenance' tasks you will need to perform around your home, from time-to-time. Take a look at our 'How To ' videos.

DECORATIVE Is the problem ... Small holes revealing screw heads ? Guidance : These are known as ’screw-pops’ and the small amount of filler covering the screw head has ‘popped-off’. It isn’t serious, purely cosmetic. If it is the odd few then you should fill these yourself when you next decorate. If, however the problem is extensive, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code SP and state: * Wall or ceiling * Which room (nothing else, no explanation, just this) . Please be advised we tend to leave such issues until the end of the first year as more may occur as the drying out continues. Tape joints showing between sheets of plasterboard ? Guidance : This is paper tape used in the process of filling the joint between sheets of plaster board. It isn’t serious, purely cosmetic. If the problem is mild and only affects a part of a single seam, you should fill this yourself when you next decorate. If, however the problem is extensive, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code BTJ and state: * Wall or ceiling * Which room (nothing else, no explanation, just this) . Please be advised we tend to leave such issues until the end of the first year as more may occur as the drying out continues. Fine line cracks to wall or ceiling ? Guidance : This is quite normal and due to the property drying out. Unless you can fit a pound coin edge-ways into the crack, you should fill these yourself when you next re-decorate. Otherwise report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code SC and state: * Wall or ceiling * Which room (nothing else, no explanation, just this) . Please be advised, w e do not attend to such issues before the end of the first 12 months as the property will take a year to fully settle down. Peeling/flaking paint ? Guidance : Small areas of peeling or flaking paint are householder's maintenance. However if large areas are affected, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code PP and state: * Wall or ceiling or woodwork * Which room (nothing else, no explanation, just this) . Paint has discoloured ? Guidance : White paint can dis-colour over time and this is due to its chemical composition, which is governed by statute. Unfortunately there is nothing the developer can do about this. SELF-DIAGNOSIS Useful checklist If you have just moved in, here are some important reminders: APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Don't forget to complete all of the warranty cards for your fitted electrical appliances. Keep a copy and send them off to the manufacturer. Should you ever need to report a fault, you know they will have proof of your cover. BOILER SERVICE Make a note in your diary to book a service in 12 months time. Failure to maintain annual services could invalidate your warranty cover. WATER AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Make sure you (and other responsible members of the household) know where to find the shut-off valves for water supply and (if applicable) gas. METER READINGS Make a note of your meter readings for your electricity supply, water and gas (if applicable). Keep it somewhere safe. HOW TO ... There are various 'maintenance' tasks you will need to perform around your home, from time-to-time. Take a look at our 'How To ' videos.

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SPINDLE Is the problem ... The spindle has become loose ? Guidance: There could be slight play in a spindle, but each spindle is usually secured at the top and the bottom with small spacers of timber between each one. If it appears one is missing or very lose, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code SIL and state: * Which spindle (count from top) (nothing else, no explanation, just this code ). ​ ​ SELF-DIAGNOSIS Useful checklist If you have just moved in, here are some important reminders: APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Don't forget to complete all of the warranty cards for your fitted electrical appliances. Keep a copy and send them off to the manufacturer. Should you ever need to report a fault, you know they will have proof of your cover. BOILER SERVICE Make a note in your diary to book a service in 12 months time. Failure to maintain annual services could invalidate your warranty cover. WATER AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Make sure you (and other responsible members of the household) know where to find the shut-off valves for water supply and (if applicable) gas. METER READINGS Make a note of your meter readings for your electricity supply, water and gas (if applicable). Keep it somewhere safe. HOW TO ... There are various 'maintenance' tasks you will need to perform around your home, from time-to-time. Take a look at our 'How To ' videos.

TILING Is the problem ... There is a crack in a tile ? Guidance: Providing this is not the result of accidental damage e.g. dropping a heavy weight, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code CT and state: * Wall or floor * Cloakroom or kitchen or utility room or bathroom or ensuite (nothing else, no explanation, just this ). There is a large crack to the grout between tiles ? Guidance: If this appears in the first 6 months report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code CTG and state: * Wall or floor * Cloakroom or kitchen or utility room or bathroom or ensuite (nothing else, no explanation, just this ) otherwise re-grout this under householder maintenance. A tile has become lose ? Guidance: Report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code LT and state: * Wall or floor * Cloakroom or kitchen or utility room or bathroom or ensuite (nothing else, no explanation, just this ). Silicone missing at the junction of the tiles and wall ? Guidance: This can deteriorate over time, if the problem arises in the first 6 months, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code SSF and state: * Wall or floor * Cloakroom or kitchen or utility room or bathroom or ensuite (nothing else, no explanation, just this ) , otherwise re-apply some silicone under householder maintenance. SELF-DIAGNOSIS Useful checklist If you have just moved in, here are some important reminders: APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Don't forget to complete all of the warranty cards for your fitted electrical appliances. Keep a copy and send them off to the manufacturer. Should you ever need to report a fault, you know they will have proof of your cover. BOILER SERVICE Make a note in your diary to book a service in 12 months time. Failure to maintain annual services could invalidate your warranty cover. WATER AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Make sure you (and other responsible members of the household) know where to find the shut-off valves for water supply and (if applicable) gas. METER READINGS Make a note of your meter readings for your electricity supply, water and gas (if applicable). Keep it somewhere safe. HOW TO ... There are various 'maintenance' tasks you will need to perform around your home, from time-to-time. Take a look at our 'How To ' videos.

有用 电话 数字 您可能有机会向许多行业或专业帮助机构寻求指导或建议。 ​ 找到您需要的电话号码——在您需要的时候找到它可能是一个令人沮丧的挑战，因此我们在此处为您列出了大部分显而易见、有用的电话号码。 ​ 燃气应急线 0800 111 999 ​ 国家电网 01926 653000 ​ 电视牌照 0300 555 0286 ​ 气体安全 0800 408 5500 ​ 公民咨询局 0800 144 8848 ​ 法律监察员 0300 555 0333 ​ 住房监察员 0300 111 3000 ​ 财产申诉专员 01722 333306 ​ 金融监察员 0800 023 4567 ​ 新房监察员服务 0330 808 4286 Citizens Advice Bureau 0800 144 8848 ​ Legal Ombudsman 0300 555 0333 ​ Housing Ombudsman 0300 111 3000 ​ Property Ombudsman 01722 333306 ​ Financial Ombudsman 0800 023 4567 ​ New Homes Ombudsman Service 0330 808 4286

您的隐私 我们可能收集的信息 我们可能会收集和处理关于您的以下数据： 您通过填写我们网站上的表格提供的信息：https://afterbuild.com 和我们的 Occupant Portal：https://defects.uk.com/afterbuild 。这包括在注册使用我们的网站、订阅我们的服务、发布材料（包括任何照片和视频）或请求进一步服务时提供的信息。 如果您与我们联系，我们可能会保留该通信记录。我们也可能会要求您完成我们用于研究目的的调查（您不必回应）。您访问我们网站的详细信息，包括但不限于流量数据、位置数据、网络日志和其他通信数据。 我们在哪里存储个人数据 我们从您那里收集的数据将存储在英国或欧洲经济区（“EEA”）内的服务器上。它将由在英国或欧洲经济区内为我们或我们的供应商之一工作的员工处理。 工作人员可能从事提供支持服务等工作。提交您的个人数据，即表示您同意此传输、存储或处理。我们将采取所有合理必要的步骤，以确保您的数据得到安全处理并符合本隐私政策。我们会将您的数据保留 10 年。您提供给我们的所有信息都存储在我们的安全服务器上。在我们为您提供（或您选择的）访问我们网站部分内容的密码的情况下，您有责任对该密码保密。我们要求您不要与任何人分享密码。不幸的是，通过互联网传输信息并不完全安全。尽管我们会尽最大努力保护您的个人数据，但我们无法保证您传输到我们网站的数据的安全性。任何传输均由您自行承担风险。一旦我们收到您的信息，我们将使用严格的程序和安全功能来尝试防止未经授权的访问。 信息的使用 我们通过以下方式使用持有的关于您的信息： 确保我们网站的内容以最有效的方式呈现给您和您的计算机，并： 向您提供您要求我们提供的信息、产品或服务 履行我们因您与我们签订的任何合同而产生的义务 在您选择的情况下，允许您参与我们服务的互动功能 收到您关于您财产缺陷的报告，以便我们做出必要的安排，指定承包商来补救这些缺陷 通知您有关我们服务的更改 如果您是现有客户，我们可能会通过电子方式（电子邮件或短信）与您联系，提供与之前向您销售的商品和服务类似的商品和服务信息。如果您是新客户，只有在您同意的情况下，我们才会通过电子方式与您联系。 如果您是我们代表我们的一位客户管理的房产的住户，我们将不会使用您的信息提供给第三方，除非是提供给在您的房产中提供服务以补救建筑缺陷的承包商。 披露您的信息 我们可能会向第三方披露您的个人信息： 如果我们出售或购买任何业务或资产，在这种情况下，我们可能会向此类业务或资产的潜在卖家或买家披露您的个人数据。如果 After Build Limited 被第三方收购，在这种情况下，其持有的有关其客户和关联方的个人数据将成为转让资产之一 如果我们有义务披露或共享您的个人数据以遵守任何法律义务，或为了执行或应用我们的使用条款和其他协议，或为了保护 After Build Limited 的权利、财产或安全，我们的客户或其他人。这包括与其他公司和组织交换信息以防止欺诈和降低信用风险。 您的权利 我们的网站可能会不时包含与我们的合作伙伴网络、广告商和附属公司网站的链接。如果您通过链接访问这些网站中的任何一个，请注意这些网站有自己的隐私政策，我们不对这些政策承担任何责任或义务。在您向这些网站提交任何个人数据之前，请检查这些政策。 获取信息 该法案赋予您访问所持有的关于您的信息的权利。您可以根据该法案行使访问权。任何访问请求通常不会产生任何费用，但是如果请求明显没有根据或过多，或者如果个人请求其数据的更多副本，我们可能会收取“合理费用”作为执行请求的行政费用。

FLOOR Is the problem ... Fitted carpet has stretched and is wrinkled ? Guidance: If you had an independent contractor fit your carpet you must go back to that contractor, otherwise, if the fitted carpet was a feature of the new build, report it as a defect - all you need do in the description box is quote the code FCS and state which bedroom is affected (nothing else, no explanation, just this) . ​ ​ SELF-DIAGNOSIS Useful checklist If you have just moved in, here are some important reminders: APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Don't forget to complete all of the warranty cards for your fitted electrical appliances. Keep a copy and send them off to the manufacturer. Should you ever need to report a fault, you know they will have proof of your cover. BOILER SERVICE Make a note in your diary to book a service in 12 months time. Failure to maintain annual services could invalidate your warranty cover. WATER AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Make sure you (and other responsible members of the household) know where to find the shut-off valves for water supply and (if applicable) gas. METER READINGS Make a note of your meter readings for your electricity supply, water and gas (if applicable). Keep it somewhere safe. HOW TO ... There are various 'maintenance' tasks you will need to perform around your home, from time-to-time. Take a look at our 'How To ' videos.

您的隐私 我们可能收集的信息 我们可能会收集和处理关于您的以下数据： 您通过填写我们网站上的表格提供的信息：https://afterbuild.com 和我们的 Occupant Portal：https://defects.uk.com/afterbuild 。这包括在注册使用我们的网站、订阅我们的服务、发布材料（包括任何照片和视频）或请求进一步服务时提供的信息。 如果您与我们联系，我们可能会保留该通信记录。我们也可能会要求您完成我们用于研究目的的调查（您不必回应）。您访问我们网站的详细信息，包括但不限于流量数据、位置数据、网络日志和其他通信数据。 我们在哪里存储个人数据 我们从您那里收集的数据将存储在英国或欧洲经济区（“EEA”）内的服务器上。它将由在英国或欧洲经济区内为我们或我们的供应商之一工作的员工处理。 工作人员可能从事提供支持服务等工作。提交您的个人数据，即表示您同意此传输、存储或处理。我们将采取所有合理必要的步骤，以确保您的数据得到安全处理并符合本隐私政策。我们会将您的数据保留 10 年。您提供给我们的所有信息都存储在我们的安全服务器上。在我们为您提供（或您选择的）访问我们网站部分内容的密码的情况下，您有责任对该密码保密。我们要求您不要与任何人分享密码。不幸的是，通过互联网传输信息并不完全安全。尽管我们会尽最大努力保护您的个人数据，但我们无法保证您传输到我们网站的数据的安全性。任何传输均由您自行承担风险。一旦我们收到您的信息，我们将使用严格的程序和安全功能来尝试防止未经授权的访问。 信息的使用 我们通过以下方式使用持有的关于您的信息： 确保我们网站的内容以最有效的方式呈现给您和您的计算机，并： 向您提供您要求我们提供的信息、产品或服务 履行我们因您与我们签订的任何合同而产生的义务 在您选择的情况下，允许您参与我们服务的互动功能 收到您关于您财产缺陷的报告，以便我们做出必要的安排，指定承包商来补救这些缺陷 通知您有关我们服务的更改 如果您是现有客户，我们可能会通过电子方式（电子邮件或短信）与您联系，提供与之前向您销售的商品和服务类似的商品和服务信息。如果您是新客户，只有在您同意的情况下，我们才会通过电子方式与您联系。 如果您是我们代表我们的一位客户管理的房产的住户，我们将不会使用您的信息提供给第三方，除非是提供给在您的房产中提供服务以补救建筑缺陷的承包商。 披露您的信息 我们可能会向第三方披露您的个人信息： 如果我们出售或购买任何业务或资产，在这种情况下，我们可能会向此类业务或资产的潜在卖家或买家披露您的个人数据。如果 After Build Limited 被第三方收购，在这种情况下，其持有的有关其客户和关联方的个人数据将成为转让资产之一 如果我们有义务披露或共享您的个人数据以遵守任何法律义务，或为了执行或应用我们的使用条款和其他协议，或为了保护 After Build Limited 的权利、财产或安全，我们的客户或其他人。这包括与其他公司和组织交换信息以防止欺诈和降低信用风险。 您的权利 我们的网站可能会不时包含与我们的合作伙伴网络、广告商和附属公司网站的链接。如果您通过链接访问这些网站中的任何一个，请注意这些网站有自己的隐私政策，我们不对这些政策承担任何责任或义务。在您向这些网站提交任何个人数据之前，请检查这些政策。 获取信息 该法案赋予您访问所持有的关于您的信息的权利。您可以根据该法案行使访问权。任何访问请求通常不会产生任何费用，但是如果请求明显没有根据或过多，或者如果个人请求其数据的更多副本，我们可能会收取“合理费用”作为执行请求的行政费用。

STAIRS Is the problem related to the ... HANDRAIL ? or ... POSTS ? or ... RISERS ? or ... SPINDLES ? or ... STAIR STRING ? or ... TREADS ? SELF-DIAGNOSIS Useful checklist If you have just moved in, here are some important reminders: APPLIANCE WARRANTIES Don't forget to complete all of the warranty cards for your fitted electrical appliances. Keep a copy and send them off to the manufacturer. Should you ever need to report a fault, you know they will have proof of your cover. BOILER SERVICE Make a note in your diary to book a service in 12 months time. Failure to maintain annual services could invalidate your warranty cover. WATER AND GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE Make sure you (and other responsible members of the household) know where to find the shut-off valves for water supply and (if applicable) gas. METER READINGS Make a note of your meter readings for your electricity supply, water and gas (if applicable). Keep it somewhere safe. HOW TO ... There are various 'maintenance' tasks you will need to perform around your home, from time-to-time. Take a look at our 'How To ' videos.

太阳能板 有两种主要类型的太阳能电池板。一个发电，另一个用于加热流体，以协助加热家用热水。 ​ PV 或“光伏”面板利用太阳的光能并将其转换为 an 电流。这是通过逆变器馈入您的主电源，并且就所有意图和目的而言都是“免费电力”。如果产生的电量超过您的需求，那么它会提供给国家电网，国家电网会通过每月账单折扣的方式向您付款。 ​ 太阳能热水板不发电，而是利用太阳加热高效热液体，该液体从面板泵入家用热水箱内的第二个加热元件。这有助于提高水温，从而减少锅炉消耗的气体量。又是一种“免费”可用的能源。在这两种情况下，您都可能需要通过年度服务检查来维护系统。