rudds1 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Been looking at buying a house which could need a new roof fitting ,having spoke to a local builder he's informed me that councils charge £300 inspection fee for every £1000 that the new roof would cost .is there any truth in this or is he making this up .the house is in barnsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 googles your friend https://www2.barnsley.gov.uk/media/2809240/building_control_charges_2013_-_6_april_2013__amended_18_june_2013_.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudds1 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 googles your friend https://www2.barnsley.gov.uk/media/2809240/building_control_charges_2013_-_6_april_2013__amended_18_june_2013_.pdf Thanks for the link but I'm still non the wiser ,I might just ring barnsley council up and ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micky2811 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Being the most important part of the property I would get several estimates or go on check a trade for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechpete Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 IIRC reroofing normally comes under the non-structural renovation of a thermal element. But all the charges listed are substantially less than your builder appears to be suggesting. You can avoid involving building control at all by using an NFRC approved contactor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudds1 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 IIRC reroofing normally comes under the non-structural renovation of a thermal element. But all the charges listed are substantially less than your builder appears to be suggesting. You can avoid involving building control at all by using an NFRC approved contactor. I thought the amounts the builder I spoke to seemed a bit over the top at £300 for every £1000 roof costs .will do some ringing round tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryBooth Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 He's pulling your leg! There is a fee and in the 2014-15 financial year it was £96.00. It may have gone up a bit this financial year. Basically it it builing regulations approval. They will want to see what insulation you have in place when it is stripped. If it is insufficent then you need to top the insulation up. They do the same for a re- render although few apply, just plead ignorance. If it was me I would get the approval it can save issues later on, more so when you sell. Ring Sheffield City Council Building control. An inspector sill advise and send out the relevant form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudds1 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 He's pulling your leg! There is a fee and in the 2014-15 financial year it was £96.00. It may have gone up a bit this financial year. Basically it it builing regulations approval. They will want to see what insulation you have in place when it is stripped. If it is insufficent then you need to top the insulation up. They do the same for a re- render although few apply, just plead ignorance. If it was me I would get the approval it can save issues later on, more so when you sell. Ring Sheffield City Council Building control. An inspector sill advise and send out the relevant form. I will do it by the book so to speak ,the house is in barnsley so will contact bmc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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