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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Pictured is the home owner James Ronson, a digital product designer who has hired Orlando for the house check.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Pictured is the home owner James Ronson, a digital product designer who has hired Orlando for the house check.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Pictured is the home owner James Ronson, a digital product designer who has hired Orlando for the house check.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is a missing vent cover on the kitchen window.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the tolerance of the plastered walls with this wall being 19mm out.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking underneath the bath.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking underneath the bath.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the tolerance of the plastered walls.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the loft.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the loft.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is original wrapping still on a window frame.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is missing mortar on the building.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the utilities and meters.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the Weep Vents which in past searches have been found to be fake. This one wasnít fake.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the Weep Vents which in past searches have been found to be fake. This one wasnít fake.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the entrance cover.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Pictured is a tool of the trade to check for gaps in doors and this shows the fire door to the garage being out of tolerance.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the drains.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough. Here he is checking the level of the external walls.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Cracked tiles, wonky gutters, leaning walls - why are Britain's new houses so rubbish? Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control
Buying a brand new property these days is often less of a dream home, more a living nightmare. With housebuilders - and their shareholders - making huge profits, how come so many new builds aren't up to scratch?
Orlando Murphy stands outside a house wielding a long telescopic pole with a camera on the end. A few doors down, builders in hi-vis vests look on with expressions of concern, as he casts his camera across the roof and points it towards the gutters, like a metal detectorist looking for treasure. The bounty he is seeking is not golden coins, but evidence of bodging.
"Cracked tiles, guttering on the wonk, pooling water, dodgy fascia boards," Murphy says, reeling off the common issues. "The things they get away with are absolutely shocking."
When Murphy turns up with his spirit levels and telescopic pole, the nation's housebuilders start to worry. Over the last few years, he has gained a reputation in the industry for exposing the atrocious construction quality of so many new-build homes, posting viral musical videos on TikTok and Instagram that reveal builders' shoddy shortcuts with glee.
Professional house snagger Orlando Murphy of New Home Quality Control as he checks over a new build property on a new estate in Peterborough.
Here he is using a GoPro camera to check the roof and guttering.
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Toyota manufacturing plant in Japan boasts high quality control standards
June 28, 2007, Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: Workers man the assembly line at Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant. A variety of Lexus models are manufactured here, including the LS600h, 600hl, LS460, and the 460L. On an average day, 670 vehicles are manufactured at this facility ñ a number which translates to roughly one car every 83 seconds. Also unique to this plant are a set of rigid quality control standards used to check for scratches, imperfections, noise levels in the cab, and an extra inspection for blemishes on 36 spots using a hand held digital measuring device.///Lexus automobiles roll off an assembly line.. Credit: Torin Boyd / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Toyota manufacturing plant in Japan boasts high quality control standards
June 28, 2007, Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: Workers man the assembly line at Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant. A variety of Lexus models are manufactured here, including the LS600h, 600hl, LS460, and the 460L. On an average day, 670 vehicles are manufactured at this facility ñ a number which translates to roughly one car every 83 seconds. Also unique to this plant are a set of rigid quality control standards used to check for scratches, imperfections, noise levels in the cab, and an extra inspection for blemishes on 36 spots using a hand held digital measuring device.///Workers man a Toyota assembly line.. Credit: Torin Boyd / Polaris
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Toyota manufacturing plant in Japan boasts high quality control standards
June 28, 2007, Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: A worker at Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant performs a special inspection on a Lexus hybrid vehicle. Using a special digital measuring device, workers look for blemishes on 36 spots in a procedure that take between 15 and 20 minutes for each vehicle. On an average day, 670 vehicles are manufactured at this facility ñ a number which translates to roughly one car every 83 seconds. ///A worker performs a quality control check on a Lexus hybrid vehicle.. Credit: Torin Boyd / Polaris
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Toyota manufacturing plant in Japan boasts high quality control standards
June 28, 2007, Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: A worker at Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant performs a special inspection on a Lexus hybrid vehicle. Using a special digital measuring device, workers look for blemishes on 36 spots in a procedure that take between 15 and 20 minutes for each vehicle. On an average day, 670 vehicles are manufactured at this facility ñ a number which translates to roughly one car every 83 seconds. ///A worker performs a quality control check on a Lexus hybrid vehicle.. Credit: Torin Boyd / Polaris
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Toyota manufacturing plant in Japan boasts high quality control standards
June 28, 2007, Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: A worker at Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant performs a special inspection on a Lexus hybrid vehicle. Using a special digital measuring device, workers look for blemishes on 36 spots in a procedure that take between 15 and 20 minutes for each vehicle. On an average day, 670 vehicles are manufactured at this facility ñ a number which translates to roughly one car every 83 seconds. ///A worker performs a quality control check on a Lexus hybrid vehicle.. Credit: Torin Boyd / Polaris
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Toyota manufacturing plant in Japan boasts high quality control standards
June 28, 2007, Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: A worker at Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant performs a special inspection on a Lexus hybrid vehicle. Using a special digital measuring device, workers look for blemishes on 36 spots in a procedure that take between 15 and 20 minutes for each vehicle. On an average day, 670 vehicles are manufactured at this facility ñ a number which translates to roughly one car every 83 seconds. ///A worker performs a quality control check on a Lexus hybrid vehicle.. Credit: Torin Boyd / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Toyota manufacturing plant in Japan boasts high quality control standards
June 28, 2007, Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, Japan: Workers man the assembly line at Toyota Motor Corporation's Tahara plant. A variety of Lexus models are manufactured here, including the LS600h, 600hl, LS460, and the 460L. On an average day, 670 vehicles are manufactured at this facility ñ a number which translates to roughly one car every 83 seconds. Also unique to this plant are a set of rigid quality control standards used to check for scratches, imperfections, noise levels in the cab, and an extra inspection for blemishes on 36 spots using a hand held digital measuring device.///Lexus automobiles roll off an assembly line.. Credit: Torin Boyd / Polaris (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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NEWS - Gammelfleischskandal erschüttert Exportweltmeister Brasilien (Archiv Material)
May 1, 2004 - Maraba, Para, Brazil: A meat plant with workers and butchers processing meat parts in one of the biggest slaughterhouse in Amazonia. On March 17, 2017, Brazilian Federal authorities announced they’re investigating evidence that some of the country’s biggest meat processor bribed government officials to approve the sale and export of soiled meat for years. The so-called Operation Weak Flesh was launched by Brazilian authorities across multiple Brazilian states and more than 30 companies were involved in the raids, including JBS – the world’s largest beef exporter and BRF – one of the world’s biggest poultry producers. While some of the meat produced and processed in Brazil is consumed in the domestic market, much of the production is exported to Europe and US. Brazil is the world’s second-largest meat exporter, shipping beef, pork and poultry to 150 countries. Brazil is currently the world’s largest exporter of red meat and the business, one of the cornerstones of the Brazilian economy, generates $14.5 billion to the country. (Joao Luiz Bulcao / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05778028
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NEWS - Gammelfleischskandal erschüttert Exportweltmeister Brasilien (Archiv Material)
May 1, 2004 - Maraba, Para, Brazil: A meat plant with workers and butchers processing meat parts in one of the biggest slaughterhouse in Amazonia. On March 17, 2017, Brazilian Federal authorities announced they’re investigating evidence that some of the country’s biggest meat processor bribed government officials to approve the sale and export of soiled meat for years. The so-called Operation Weak Flesh was launched by Brazilian authorities across multiple Brazilian states and more than 30 companies were involved in the raids, including JBS – the world’s largest beef exporter and BRF – one of the world’s biggest poultry producers. While some of the meat produced and processed in Brazil is consumed in the domestic market, much of the production is exported to Europe and US. Brazil is the world’s second-largest meat exporter, shipping beef, pork and poultry to 150 countries. Brazil is currently the world’s largest exporter of red meat and the business, one of the cornerstones of the Brazilian economy, generates $14.5 billion to the country. (Joao Luiz Bulcao / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05778030
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NEWS - Gammelfleischskandal erschüttert Exportweltmeister Brasilien (Archiv Material)
May 1, 2004 - Maraba, Para, Brazil: A meat plant with workers and butchers processing meat parts in one of the biggest slaughterhouse in Amazonia. On March 17, 2017, Brazilian Federal authorities announced they’re investigating evidence that some of the country’s biggest meat processor bribed government officials to approve the sale and export of soiled meat for years. The so-called Operation Weak Flesh was launched by Brazilian authorities across multiple Brazilian states and more than 30 companies were involved in the raids, including JBS – the world’s largest beef exporter and BRF – one of the world’s biggest poultry producers. While some of the meat produced and processed in Brazil is consumed in the domestic market, much of the production is exported to Europe and US. Brazil is the world’s second-largest meat exporter, shipping beef, pork and poultry to 150 countries. Brazil is currently the world’s largest exporter of red meat and the business, one of the cornerstones of the Brazilian economy, generates $14.5 billion to the country. (Joao Luiz Bulcao / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05778029
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NEWS - Gammelfleischskandal erschüttert Exportweltmeister Brasilien (Archiv Material)
May 1, 2004 - Maraba, Para, Brazil: A meat plant with workers and butchers processing meat parts in one of the biggest slaughterhouse in Amazonia. On March 17, 2017, Brazilian Federal authorities announced they’re investigating evidence that some of the country’s biggest meat processor bribed government officials to approve the sale and export of soiled meat for years. The so-called Operation Weak Flesh was launched by Brazilian authorities across multiple Brazilian states and more than 30 companies were involved in the raids, including JBS – the world’s largest beef exporter and BRF – one of the world’s biggest poultry producers. While some of the meat produced and processed in Brazil is consumed in the domestic market, much of the production is exported to Europe and US. Brazil is the world’s second-largest meat exporter, shipping beef, pork and poultry to 150 countries. Brazil is currently the world’s largest exporter of red meat and the business, one of the cornerstones of the Brazilian economy, generates $14.5 billion to the country. (Joao Luiz Bulcao / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05778031
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NEWS - Gammelfleischskandal erschüttert Exportweltmeister Brasilien (Archiv Material)
May 1, 2004 - Maraba, Para, Brazil: A meat plant with workers and butchers processing meat parts in one of the biggest slaughterhouse in Amazonia. On March 17, 2017, Brazilian Federal authorities announced they’re investigating evidence that some of the country’s biggest meat processor bribed government officials to approve the sale and export of soiled meat for years. The so-called Operation Weak Flesh was launched by Brazilian authorities across multiple Brazilian states and more than 30 companies were involved in the raids, including JBS – the world’s largest beef exporter and BRF – one of the world’s biggest poultry producers. While some of the meat produced and processed in Brazil is consumed in the domestic market, much of the production is exported to Europe and US. Brazil is the world’s second-largest meat exporter, shipping beef, pork and poultry to 150 countries. Brazil is currently the world’s largest exporter of red meat and the business, one of the cornerstones of the Brazilian economy, generates $14.5 billion to the country. (Joao Luiz Bulcao / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05778032
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NEWS - Gammelfleischskandal erschüttert Exportweltmeister Brasilien (Archiv Material)
May 1, 2004 - Maraba, Para, Brazil: A meat plant with workers and butchers processing meat parts in one of the biggest slaughterhouse in Amazonia. On March 17, 2017, Brazilian Federal authorities announced they’re investigating evidence that some of the country’s biggest meat processor bribed government officials to approve the sale and export of soiled meat for years. The so-called Operation Weak Flesh was launched by Brazilian authorities across multiple Brazilian states and more than 30 companies were involved in the raids, including JBS – the world’s largest beef exporter and BRF – one of the world’s biggest poultry producers. While some of the meat produced and processed in Brazil is consumed in the domestic market, much of the production is exported to Europe and US. Brazil is the world’s second-largest meat exporter, shipping beef, pork and poultry to 150 countries. Brazil is currently the world’s largest exporter of red meat and the business, one of the cornerstones of the Brazilian economy, generates $14.5 billion to the country. (Joao Luiz Bulcao / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05778034
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