Hi, I've had a small exempt extension built only recently.
As part of it I also got the entire house insulated (internal walls throughout plus attic, rewired & re-plumbed).
A friend told me that I need to request warranties/certs from the builder.
Can someone please tell me if I'm missing something here:
Certs:
1. Gas cert.
2. Electrical works cert.
3. Cert for constructing of flat roof.
Warranties:
1. Windows and doors rating.
2. Flat roof construction.
Anything else I need to ask him for (or make sure that he provides)?
Thanks.
Did you take a building professional on board to oversee the work or certify it?
Its his or her job to chase these certs and the correct time to do it is just before you issue the last payment.
If not write to the builder and simply request the certs and guarantees.
Certs should be issued by a director of the company or a duly appointed officer.
Do not put up with nonsense from plumbers or sparks saying "we don't issue certs" - demand them.
If he refuses to issue his cert cancel the last cheque if you can - that usually brings him to the table - call a meeting.
If he says he's not in the business of chasing others for their certs you could try chasing them yourself - suppliers will offer certs if the work is done right.
One cert you seem to have forgotten is one from the builder stating the the extension has been carried out substantially in compliance with the requirements of the building regulations.
As I'm not familiar with the job and remote from it on AAM, I cannot comment in detail on anything else you may have forgotten.
ONQ
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All advice on AAM is remote from the situation and cannot be relied upon as a defence or support - in and of itself - should legal action be taken.
Competent legal and building professionals should be asked to advise in Real Life with rights to inspect and issue reports on the matters at hand.