We've just completed a large extension. Building control came yesterday to complete the final visit and have noticed that the opening for the windows in the 1st floor extension are 7cm too high. This is the builders error and they're now aware that they need to rectify as it clearly states in the building regulation drawings that the opening should be no higher than 110cm.
I spoke with the builder today who proposes we put in a fixed step which would allow building regulations to be signed off then remove.
I am not sure I'm comfortable with this as if we remove then will our house insurance be validated, do we break our mortgage agreement, if we to sell the house would we need to put the step back to ensure we're not breaking some law as we know we've removed? The questions go on.
Do I get the builder to take out some sort of insurance to cover this if I have to at a later date change the windows for a larger one in height and remove lower bricks?
Anyone had experience with this?
Thanks
I spoke with the builder today who proposes we put in a fixed step which would allow building regulations to be signed off then remove.
I am not sure I'm comfortable with this as if we remove then will our house insurance be validated, do we break our mortgage agreement, if we to sell the house would we need to put the step back to ensure we're not breaking some law as we know we've removed? The questions go on.
Do I get the builder to take out some sort of insurance to cover this if I have to at a later date change the windows for a larger one in height and remove lower bricks?
Anyone had experience with this?
Thanks