Our Warranty

Our warranty is as solid as our homes

Free exclusive* 5 year warranty

Buying a new home is a big decision, so you want to make sure it’s the right one.

Choose a new Barratt home and you can expect the highest levels of design and an unrelenting commitment to build quality, supported by a 10 year NHBC structural warranty. What’s more, you’ll also get our own exclusive* 5 year warranty that far exceeds the industry standard.

Here’s how it works:

Quite simply, we want all our customers to enjoy complete peace of mind when they buy one of our new homes. That’s why we provide our own exclusive warranty cover over and above the NHBC standard – absolutely free.

What does your warranty cover?

  • Central heating system plus any fires
  • Hot and cold plumbing system
  • Appliances
  • Kitchen Units
  • Electrical System
  • Sanitary ware taps and shower doors
  • Wardrobes
  • Windows
  • External and internal doors
  • Ironmongery
  • Renewal energy installation (if fitted)
  • Internal/external drainage system
  • Boundary brick walls
  • Driveway
  • 24 emergency cover for full five years

No unexpected bills

With just about everything covered*, it’s reassuring to know that you won’t face unexpected bills that you haven’t budgeted for. No other house builder provides you with this value-for-money service.

Warranty exclusions

While your warranty includes most elements, certain aspects cannot be covered including:

  • Garden landscaping
  • Fences
  • Carpets and floor covering
  • Registered Social Landlord Homes
  • Wear and tear
  • Failure to maintain
  • Your own alterations
  • Wilful damage

Click to read the full terms and conditions including what is and isn't included under this warranty.

*'exclusive', 'we' and 'us' refer to the Barratt Development Plc Group Brands

Legal information

Please note that all images used are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our Image Disclaimer for further details. Barratt Homes is a trading name of BDW TRADING LIMITED (Company Number 03018173) a company registered in England whose registered office is at Barratt House, Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1UF, VAT number GB633481836.