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[scimmy_man]

Having been involved with building regs. recently, I was intrigued to learn that builders often use their own qualified surveyors or whatever who are able to issue approval for structural alterations such as this. Can't remember what they are called, but clearly if employed by the builder they are likely to be helpful.

That I am afraid is bull....... 

I was being polite with
the private inspectors dont often visit the site, make of that what you will.

[blackviper90210]

Im a BCO 

It all ends in tears when the buyers solicitor asks for a copy of the approval 3 days before exchanging contracts,
or worse there is a fire and the insurance refuse to pay out.
for the £100 or so get it approved. it gives you peace of mind the work is ok too.
the private inspectors dont often visit the site, make of that what you will.

I have a builder who has been recommended, coming tomorrow to price it up. If it's an affordable amount, I will be getting the council inspector out as it's just my bloody luck it'll end in tears. It's just not worth the hassle!

Thank you all for your advice, especially on the building regs etc as I never knew about them 

Fingers crossed for tomorrow

[redelitev6]

Im a BCO 

It all ends in tears when the buyers solicitor asks for a copy of the approval 3 days before exchanging contracts,
or worse there is a fire and the insurance refuse to pay out.
for the £100 or so get it approved. it gives you peace of mind the work is ok too.
the private inspectors dont often visit the site, make of that what you will.

I have a builder who has been recommended, coming tomorrow to price it up. If it's an affordable amount, I will be getting the council inspector out as it's just my bloody luck it'll end in tears. It's just not worth the hassle!

Thank you all for your advice, especially on the building regs etc as I never knew about them 

Fingers crossed for tomorrow

No reason why it should end in tears it's a simple enough job ,it just needs to be done properly ,if the builder is worth his salt should be no problem

[blackviper90210]

It was more a case of, if I cut any corners ie the building regs/inspections etc, it'll come back and bite me bloody hard

[paul.lovejoy]

best of luck with it....as said by others simple enough job etc..but if you need any advice on cost just pm me
 

[blackviper90210]

best of luck with it....as said by others simple enough job etc..but if you need any advice on cost just pm me
 

Not forgotten you Paul and your offer of help..... just been hectic in our house the last few days and not taken any pictures/measurements for you yet