Just a quick query about building regs for replacement windows.....
Windows in question are on the front elevation of a non-listed period house and were replaced by a very reputable small local joinery company with very expensive hard wood double glazed sashes replicating the originals that were in a terrible state.
Replacement took place eight months ago and the windows were not covered by FENSA although the home-owner believed they would be covered by the building regs taken out for other works to the property (as verified by the architect). An independent building inspector signed off all works, but the final certificate makes no mention of exactly what works were covered - merely stating 'internal alterations'.
The term 'internal' set alarm bells ringing for me and now the house is being sold the buyers solicitor has flagged up the windows as not having building regs.
I understand that indemnity insurance cannot be taken for works carried out less then twelve months previously and retrospective building regs/regularisation will delay proceedings.
An independent building inspector was previously employed - would it be possible to use him again in this instance and would it speed up the process?
Any other suggestions would be most appreciated.
TIA
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Building regs for timber d/g sash windows......
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RaphaellaTheSpanishWaterDog · 27/11/2014 22:54
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