I would like to put my house up for sale soon. However, I had a conservatory built in 2006 which, while planning permission is in place, building regs was never applied for. This is because we decided to knock through into the main house, extending into our dining room and removing the thermal barrier. I knew building regs would not allow for this, so never applied for certification. The supporting walls were fitted with regulation spec RSJ's and I have photos of the work that was carried out.
However, this now presents a problem. To sell, I will either have to supply for retrospective Building Regs - which I won't get because of the loss of thermal barrier. Or, I chance that a surveyor will conduct a full structural survey to confirm the works were done correctly. Has anyone come across similar situations before and offer any thoughts?
I really don't want to have to put the wall back, or fit thermal spec doors as it will ruin the room - which is our biggest USP!
I looked into the Indemnity Insurance route - that is useless because it only covers for enforcements of planning and building regs - unlikely due to the age of the works completed.
Thanks
However, this now presents a problem. To sell, I will either have to supply for retrospective Building Regs - which I won't get because of the loss of thermal barrier. Or, I chance that a surveyor will conduct a full structural survey to confirm the works were done correctly. Has anyone come across similar situations before and offer any thoughts?
I really don't want to have to put the wall back, or fit thermal spec doors as it will ruin the room - which is our biggest USP!
I looked into the Indemnity Insurance route - that is useless because it only covers for enforcements of planning and building regs - unlikely due to the age of the works completed.
Thanks