I have a flat roof measuring approx 6m x 4m that covers my kitchen and hallway. I have had 4 quotes to have the work done, all of which involve removing existing ash felt, installing 100mm insulation blocks, then overlaying with a rubber membrane.
As next door is a council house, and their kitchen roof follows on from ours, I thought I would speak with the council to make sure there shouldn't be any issues.
They are now trying to tell me I need to submit a building officiation, which will cost me £285, wtf..??? None of the 4 tradesmen said anything about me needing to do anything like this.. I really dont understand why I have to pay the council anything....
This is what they told me
This fee applies to "Renovation of a thermal element to a single
dwelling"
Why do they have to inspect it? Its being done by competant, qualified installers, Im not doing it myself...?? I know people who had had their flat roofs done, and nevery had to tell the council...
Can anyone shed any light??
As next door is a council house, and their kitchen roof follows on from ours, I thought I would speak with the council to make sure there shouldn't be any issues.
They are now trying to tell me I need to submit a building officiation, which will cost me £285, wtf..??? None of the 4 tradesmen said anything about me needing to do anything like this.. I really dont understand why I have to pay the council anything....
This is what they told me
Please see attached Approved Document L1B – page 17 deals with renovation of a thermal element – have a read and see how you interpret it.
The fee for us to inspect and approve would be £285 (see attached fee schedule Table B, Part 2)
This fee applies to "Renovation of a thermal element to a single
dwelling"
Why do they have to inspect it? Its being done by competant, qualified installers, Im not doing it myself...?? I know people who had had their flat roofs done, and nevery had to tell the council...
Can anyone shed any light??