Building control firm liquidation
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I suspected PWC were dodgy and in cahoots with local builders as they allowed a serious breach of building regulations on our boundary by a neighbour building an extension that was only prevented after intervention by the council. When first contacted PWC claimed the issue was not covered by building regulations, but the council confirmed that it was.
Had email from liquidators. There is some hope in it at least as suggests a third party may be put in place to help facilitate (for a fee) giving us our documentation. Personally I feel that’s worth paying for as may give us a chance of sign off from
Council without huge disruption (our project is already finished). Interested in other views
Council without huge disruption (our project is already finished). Interested in other views
What was the B'Reg's breach?
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They're only after your money.
Most likely they'll stop answering your calls after you've paid them.
Remember, they're shutting down and they owe you, not the other way around.
Wanted to come back and offer hope to others going through this situation.
We have managed to get our extension signed off via the local council. It was fully built already. Fortunately between my husband and our architect we had photos and records of every stage. I didn’t think this would work out so easily so hope it works for everyone else too.
We have managed to get our extension signed off via the local council. It was fully built already. Fortunately between my husband and our architect we had photos and records of every stage. I didn’t think this would work out so easily so hope it works for everyone else too.
I am glad for you.
I am going through hell with my council inspector. I guess it is like a lottery!
My extension just needed one more inspection but council inspector made me open plasterboards to see steals, dig foundations, remove soakaway, etc …. And yes I had pictures! Then he only works 3 days a week, then he comes hours late for inspection (of course architect had already left by then), then goes on holidays for two week but nobody in the council covers for his absence …and guess what, not one inspection note from him after 3 visits, nothing in writing on what needs to be addressed…
The problem with this system is that they ask for a fortune (I paid £4000 for regularisation !!) and you cannot even change inspector or complain!
Being treated as a criminal as if it was my fault that I went with PWC.
I am going through hell with my council inspector. I guess it is like a lottery!
My extension just needed one more inspection but council inspector made me open plasterboards to see steals, dig foundations, remove soakaway, etc …. And yes I had pictures! Then he only works 3 days a week, then he comes hours late for inspection (of course architect had already left by then), then goes on holidays for two week but nobody in the council covers for his absence …and guess what, not one inspection note from him after 3 visits, nothing in writing on what needs to be addressed…
The problem with this system is that they ask for a fortune (I paid £4000 for regularisation !!) and you cannot even change inspector or complain!
Being treated as a criminal as if it was my fault that I went with PWC.
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