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scotswahae

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Clerk of works permission
« on: February 05, 2017, 10:12:08 am »
Hi,
I am buying a new apartment in Scotland and this is a renovation and conversion from a former hotel which is a listed building.
I want to appoint a clerk of works to go in a check my flat during construction as I will be making stage payments.
I have also been reading about warranty problems so I would like to avoid this in my flat.
I have found an experienced man but the builder says it is not necessary and is blocking him from going on site.
Any advice on how I can get over this problem and get my man on site?


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Re: Clerk of works permission
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2017, 06:37:36 am »
You should be able to get whoever you like to inspect the works.
The builder will claim you cannot on  health and safety grounds.
As it is a listed building it will also need inspecting by an official during the works too.

My advice would be to avoid this at all costs as it will unlikely to have an NHBC warranty.
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Re: Clerk of works permission
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2022, 12:50:14 pm »
Old but gold, I had the same problem a year ago.
I was trying to move into a new flat but the builder was not showing me the flat itself until I would pay the money and sign the contract. He knew I wanted to came to see the flat with a friend of mine who's an expert in this field and he would definitely find all the weak spots in this construction.

I decided to move forward and not to try my luck with this flat, I've found even a better option, I've bought a used flat, it was pretty new, the previous owner had to move to USA as far as I know, the only one thing I had to do is to change the locks (for my personal security). 

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Re: Clerk of works permission
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2022, 08:51:39 am »
Old but gold, I had the same problem a year ago.
I was trying to move into a new flat but the builder was not showing me the flat itself until I would pay the money and sign the contract. He knew I wanted to came to see the flat with a friend of mine who's an expert in this field and he would definitely find all the weak spots in this construction.

I decided to move forward and not to try my luck with this flat, I've found even a better option, I've bought a used flat, it was pretty new, the previous owner had to move to USA as far as I know, the only one thing I had to do is to change the locks (for my personal security).

Have you changed your locks on your own or had you called any locksmith surbiton services?

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Re: Clerk of works permission
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2022, 12:27:33 pm »
Rayan W
I suspected OP was not a genuine post. Just trying to link drop a locksmith.
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