i had a loft conversion done in april 2004 without building regs as it was done as an uninhabitable space (not a bedroom).
the builders now dont exist, and i cant sell my house because i have no paperwork to say it's been done properly.
any suggestions as to the way forward?
2007-01-18 00:06:39 · 5 answers · asked by janet w 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
First of all but with no offense, Shame on You.
You don't state if or not you've had a building inspector/ code agent come in and check the construction, although that might mean you'd be discovered in "violation"???
No matter: The inspection and qualifying the structure are what matter now. Bite the bullet and do what you need.
Steven Wolf
(The Rev.)
2007-01-18 00:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet would be to actually get a city building code inspector to come to your house, who is trained to insure that codes were followed, and they will sign off that is was followed, or if it was not, then they would tell you what was not followed and then you can get a contractor to come in an just give them the paperwork that you received from the inspector and give you an estimate on what was wrong. Lesson learned here as you now know that there had to be something bad with the contractor that you used before if they are no longer in business.
2007-01-18 00:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by protruckdriver71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hire a contractor and have them bring the remodel up to code. There's many reasons to have it done tht way to begin with. I've seen insurance claims that were denied becuase of failure to comply with the building codes. In lieu of a contractor, you could get an estimate of how much to bring it into compliance, and reduce that from the price of the house.
good luck
2007-01-18 00:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a private inspection from a building inspector and an electrician.
2007-01-18 00:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by crossbones668 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what state you live in, you'll probably need to contact the local zoning authorities ( usu. county govt. ) and have them inspect your house. Then they will tell you what needs to be fixed in order to be in compliance or they may tell you that you have to undo what was done. Your realtor ought to know about these procedures.
2007-01-18 00:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by lurned1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋