Windows no Fensa certificate no guarantee

societys_child

Humm, FENSA,
There I was sitting in my kitchen enjoying my lunch when I noticed (through my window) two installers fitting a 6x4 bedroom window in a house that sort of backs onto mine.

I've fitted many windows in my time and never had to resort to a lump hammer and block of wood to try and get the frame to fit, and when it still didn't fit had to use the same hammer and block of wood to try and unwedge it . . .

They then attempted to trim all around the opening with said hammer and bolster chisel, tried the frame again, still no luck.

So what did they do to get this wayward frame to fit?

Handsaw, large crosscut handsaw which they used to cut the bead from the exterior of the uPVC frame, both sides and across the top.:eek:
I'm not going to go into the technicalities of what's wrong with this, I think it's obvious.

Just to check, I wondered down the garden to a point where I could see their van with FENSA proudly displayed on the side.

This pair of cowboys can self cert! I'm glad I've always fitted my own.

Edit. This is in no way intended to reflect on the many tradesmen who no doubt take pride in their work and do a good job.

So, to the OP, don't get too hung up about no fensa cert,

Leew1231

I sold a house with an existing extension which the buyer wanted building regs approval on it. I said I didn't have it, buy it or don't. It was all on the deeds and above board. It had been there about 20 years, it wasn't about to fall down now!

Same with the windows, I bought and fitted them myself. I said they were fitted before the FENSA regulations came in (they were probably fitted 2 months or so after) and they were happy with that.

anna**_4

Hello, We bought a house 2 years ago and last year we fitted new windows in the entire house. They have been bought abroad and fitted by my dad. So no FENSA cert and other papers. To be honest my dad is very precise and he built his house by himself and it still stands. I don't trust any companies as always my dad used to do any refurbishment and fixing to the house.
We need to do remortgage and bank requires a certificate...Is there any company that can come and inspect and give us a required certificate? Will lack of this cert lower the value of the house if we want to sell it?
Anna

Yorkie1

Fensa is an alternative to Building Regs. You will need to get the council out to inspect and issue a certificate, I believe.

It is likely to cause you procedural difficulties when you come to sell if the current trend for dotting i's and crossing t's continues, but may not actually devalue the house other than you having to pay out to remedy it in some way.

Riggster

It cost me £1800 to replace all my windows with FENSA approved super dupa PVC double glazing in my 3 bed semi.

My conveyancing solicitor reckons insisting on a FENSA certificate is worthless.

Do the windows look okay? Cracks? Condensation?

I'd worry more about the boiler...

Lily_Mars

Hi, the property I'm buying is lacking a FENSA certificate for several windows and the Vendor has agreed to pay for an indemnity.

My solicitor has also requested an inspection by Building Control at my local council to ensure they have been installed correctly.

Yorkie1

Lily_Mars wrote: »

Hi, the property I'm buying is lacking a FENSA certificate for several windows and the Vendor has agreed to pay for an indemnity.

My solicitor has also requested an inspection by Building Control at my local council to ensure they have been installed correctly.

Now that the council has been contacted by your solicitor, the vendor will not be able to get an indemnity policy.