New Build House, Uphall, Broxburn

I wanted to write today to let you all know that at block architects we have and can assist with the certification of your new build even when we have not designed the house through our company. Our Clients on this project Mr & Mrs Swanston received a very good drawing package from their Building Consultant who was unable to certify the build due to the fact that the Consultant did not have adequate PII cover.

The main contractor being a great Advocate of our business invited us to act on behalf of the Client who accepted our fee proposal to certify the build. This involves 8-10 site visits at key intervals throughout the build:-

• Site Scrape


• Foundation Trenches


• Visual Drainage Inspection


• Foundations


• Timber Kit Erection


• Windows Door and Roof Coverings


• External brick or block


• First Fix


• Completion

Following key site inspections at the above stages we will Certify the build esuring that the banks interest is looked after as well as that of the Client's interest.

Our Certification covers the build post 6years from construction. Now in theory there should be little to no come back on this certfication process as the build has been inspected regularly.

Where does this differ to e.g NHBC sign off. Well they are similar however I know from previous experience that NHBC do not necessarily conduct the same number of site visist as I would. The only draw back with this is that if something should go wrong with the build with NHBC cover that they will fix it but to my knowledge do not compensate for the heartache of post construction repair and remedial works.

In my opinion it's always good to get an Architect or Project Manager involved in the inspection stages. Make sure that the Professional has adequate cover.

If you want to find out more about this you can contact us through our official web page or please feel free to contact me by email