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Had window changed to a door - no certificate?
ForestBluebells
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I had a builder (who was recommended to me) change a window into a window/door so i had access to my garden. I have since found out that i might actually need to have receieved some certification regarding this? I asked the builder and he said i dont need a certificate as building work was involved and then you dont need one. Is this the case or should i do something i.e. do i need to get building control out to get a certificate to say the door is ok? I wasnt sure what i actually needed to do and what would be the least expensive option.
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The house we’re buying had the opposite, a door into a window and needed a fensa certificate but didn’t so we’ve had to take out an indemnity Policy. Our solicitor said that a door had also been changed but didn’t need a certificate unless it was more than 50% double glazed.
The indemnity only cost £30 so it wasn’t a massive expense.0 -
It would be a Fensa certificate I think, but not all companies offer them.
When you come to sell you will need to pay for an indemnity policy, prices vary and will depend on the property value but could be a couple of hundred pounds.I am a Mortgage AdviserYou should note that this site doesn't check my status as a mortgage adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.0 -
It would be a Fensa certificate I think, but not all companies offer them.
When you come to sell you will need to pay for an indemnity policy, prices vary and will depend on the property value but could be a couple of hundred pounds.
I've had them for the last couple of houses. Indemnity for Fensa was minimal (~£30), indemnity for building regs was in the region of £80-100 (from memory).Thinking critically since 1996....0 -
Ok great so if I get indemnity insurance that is the cheapest way to make do and when I replace the rest of the windows I'll make sure I ask if I'll get a certificate before I choose the company 😂0
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In all honesty, if you get the certificate for any new windows, it would be presumed by a solicitor that the door was included
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