Submitaplan Self-Build Structural Warranty

Self-Build : Structural Warranty

The Self Build Structural Warranty policy has been specifically designed to take into consideration the needs of the individual building or managing the creation of their own home. It is suitable for a new self build, conversion, renovation or extension project. The Protek Self Build Website carries more information on the products provided to the self build, renovation, conversion and extension sectors. You can get a self build structural warranty quote and cover online in just a few minutes.

The cover provided takes into consideration the risks faced and protects the homeowner in the event the property suffers physical damage or the risk of physical damage as a result of a defect in the design, workmanship, or components of the home. Unlike an architects certificate, the self build structural warranty policy responds directly as there is no professional negligence to prove, making it a much more secure option. The product is suitable for for use with self-build mortgages and CIL exemption requirements, with the interest of the lender being noted. Automatic successor in title is a standard feature of the cover after the first 12 months post completion. Stage release certification is available as part of the technical audit process.

The Process

The self build structural warranty process is relatively straight forward and is started by getting a quote.

Choose whether you want Building Control included in your Self-Build Warranty?

Details regarding the project are collected along with the status of where you are in the process. You will be asked who is carrying out the building control function. If this hasn’t been arranged yet, then you have the option to request for the building control function be incorporated with the provision of the structural warranty. This is usually the most cost effective solution.

If you have arranged building control separately, then your warranty will be quoted with a technical audit fee. A technical audit is the term we use to define the process of our nominated surveyor physically checking your project. This is done from design through the course of construction utilising a plan check and series of site based inspections.

If the building control is arranged alongside the structural warranty, then the structural warranty will be quoted showing the cost of the building control and a building control audit. There is no requirement for a separate technical audit.

Every time you get a quote – you will be provided with a warranty and site insurance quotation, but they can always be purchased separately.

When to start your Self-Build Structural Warranty

You should start the self build structural warranty process by purchasing it approximately two to three weeks before site clearance works commence.

At that point the technical auditor or building control provider is notified of your project and they will make contact with you directly. You will need to provide the surveyor with copies of your working drawings, sections and calculations, which will all be checked.

At this time the surveyor will also need to identify your proposed schedule for the project This enables the surveyor to be able to advise you on what stages they need to inspect the works. At the end of each inspection, the surveyor will report their findings and you will be sent a site inspection report confirming the progress. The report will highlight any issues that need to be dealt with, to ensure the works meet with the requirements for provision of the warranty.

After all the checks and inspections are carried out and a building control completion certificate is issued, the property is deemed to be acceptable for warranty provision and a Certificate Of Insurance will be issued, signifying the start of the 10 years Cover.

Submit-a-Plan : Self-Build Warranty

Self-Build : Structural Warranty

The Process

10 Years Protection for the project

Non-Compliance with Building Regulations

Contaminated Land Cover

Additional Cover