Self builders have legal duties that have to be managed properly.

 

Construction Design and Management Regulations (1994)

Did you know that even though a lot of self builds do not come directly under these regulations the design however does. Therefore if you have a design input (however small) then you have a responsibility to ensure it is safe to build and maintain. For some details of you and your design teams responsibilities please click here

 

Insurances

There are many policies specific to the self build market. They cover a range of risks and with considerable amounts of money tied up in a self build development it is important to protect against every possible eventuality. Some insurances are a legal requirement - How can you ensure that your interests and your site are adequately covered? Click here for more details.

 

Are your builders insured?

This can be covered by including clauses into the contract so that all site specific issues are covered alongside the minimum legal requirements for your builder.       Click here for more details.

 

Works Insurance

Who assesses the insurance risk? Did you know that once built in and/or paid for the materials are yours. Even on a half finished project? If they go missing the builder is not liable. More details here.

 

Services Connections

Are you aware what insurance requirements are for connecting into the local authority infrastructure? If not then click here

 

Legal Expenses

You need to be aware of what protection is required so click here for examples

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Only a Project Manager will ensure all is covered in the Project Plan and managed throughout the build.

Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law!

 

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