Typical Building Warrant Drawings
Virtually all building projects in Scotland will require a Building Warrant the situation in England differs and further advice should be sought.
A Building Warrant is a legal document that describes how the works will comply with the current Scottish building standards. It also provides a minimum standard to which your builder must attain.
Building Standards cover various apects of the building and include
- Structure
- Fire
- Environment
- Safety
- Noise
- Energy
Without a Building Warrant you will have difficulty in selling your house as most solicitors are now requiring this document to complete any house sale.
Many Local Authorities are now refusing to issue a letter of comfort. Consequently if you alter your property today without a building warrant and sell in 10 years time there is a very real possibility that your work will require to be brought up the the standard of the day.
Building regulations are altering every year and there is a possibility that the alterations that you undertake today will not comply with the regulations of tomorrow and may is certain cases be unable to comply. Make sure that all necessary permissions are in place before you undertake any building work.
Please e-mail Info@Ash-Architectural.com for advice on whether a building warrant is required and how we may assist with securing this document for you.
Ash Architectural have undertaken projects large and small in Ayr, Airdrie, Bellshill, Bearsden, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Dumbarton, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Greenock, Hamilton, Irvine, Largs, Motherwell, Milngavie, Newton Mearns, Paisley, Stirling, Troon and many other towns and villages throughout Scotland. Please click the link for more details on how we can assist you with your project.
