BuildBond is Guarantee Guild's
comprehensive 10-year structural warranty for new homes,
it is a form of cover that is technically known as
Latent Structural Defects Liability Insurance, this
cover promises to pay out in the event of repairs caused
as a result of faulty design, materials or workmanship.
BuildBond covers the risks that aren't included within
the standard buildings insurance and also covers the
legal fees associated with making a claim .
For the first two years the house is under warranty from
the developer or manufacturer, therefore it is their
responsibility to rectify and make good any defects.
BuildBond itself will deal with cases where, either by
default of bankruptcy, the contractor fails to put right
the faults in this period and will act on the policy
holder's behalf. From the third to tenth year BuildBond
provides direct insurance cover.