PRC Repairs
The issues faced by both owner/occupiers and investors are twofold, the first being an unrepaired property where little or no work has been undertaken since its construction and secondly repaired houses where no PRC Certificate is available
The first of these issues is relatively straightforward to overcome but is dependent on the original construction of the property. Repair systems are available for many of the PRC Property types but some variants are more complicated and time consuming than others. In general the work involves removing or making redundant the load bearing concrete elements of the property and rebuilding using traditional materials. There many different repair schemes available for each of the construction types on the Defective list. We can guide you through these.
Gaining a PRC Certificate with a full repair is costly, disruptive and varies for each type of PRC Property. With many PRC Repairs it is possible for the occupants to remain in residence whilst the work is undertaken with others it is not. We are able to give guidance in the initial stages of contact regarding this issue, so that long term plans can be made in good time.
PRC repairs are extensive and should be considered carefully. If you have one of the property types that can be lived in during the works you should be aware that you and your family will be living on a building site with all the usual dangers and upheaval. The seasons can bring their own problems of dust, heat, mud, rain, wind, and cold that should be considered, there is no GOOD time to repair although high winds can be the worst.
Your personal possessions would need to be carefully packed away and preferably stored off site. Carpets and floor coverings should also be removed or rolled back and protected. With some repairs the floor sizes can change slightly so replacement should be considered.
Decoration is not part of the repair process (unless agreed beforehand) and the Engineer will issue certification before that stage. You should be aware that every external wall and in some cases internal walls, windows and door reveals will be affected and need re-decoration, if foundations have been extended there might be an outside area to make good.
Our advice would always be to find alternative accommodation and store your possessions elsewhere for the duration of the repair if at all possible.
But enough of the good things, by having your PRC home repaired you will have increased its market value (usually in considerable excess of purchase and repair costs), increased the thermal values, make good savings on your heating bills and have made an investment in your families future.
Why choose us for PRC Certificates?
Between us we have decades of experience in PRC Certificates construction and design process. We offer the highest certification, finance, insurance, project management. We work with reputable partners and subcontractors. Our goal is to build homes that you will love to live in and can sell when the time comes to move on.
We cover the whole of England, Scotland and Wales and can save our clients both time and money by helping you through each stage right to the issue of your PRC Certificate.