Problems with builders

[Bart79]

I have a contract with builders for work on my loft conversion they sign it with me, they did not fully completed work and disappeared as also they supposed to pay to building inspector for him to check and sign of the work, they didn't pay him and now he contacted me 3 months later saying that as it's unpaid he will cancel the contract and I'm nearly finished the project so if he does that then I would have to take everything down.
I also just find out that I'm not the only victim of those builders as they did same things to others.
Can anyone one help ? What can I do who to speak to ?
Kind regards
Bart

[wales01man]

Re: Problems with builders

Who applied for the building regs? was planning permission needed and if so who applied for it

[Bart79]

Re: Problems with builders

Hi
Planning permission was not needed as its under permitted development , and builders applied to building inspector and had contract with him .
Kind regards
Bart.

[wales01man]

Re: Problems with builders

Building regs approval is normally applied for and paid upfront has this been done ?

[Bart79]

Re: Problems with builders

The builders applied for building inspector they admitted that they didn't pay for it and same on building inspector says that he didn't got paid.

Kind regards
Bart

[wales01man]

Re: Problems with builders

The application is for regs approval and is paid for upfront not later have you contacted the Building control department of your council to see if an application was received suspect not .
How far has the work progressed and has any structural work been carried out.
Importantly have you paid for this work to date

[Bart79]

Re: Problems with builders

Stills put in , as required on by architect , all roof and outside finished and stairs fitted by builders , I paid all on time with no delays as requied in contract even if builders have been delaying work not coming through etc.
Later on my inspection I've noticed that few thing we're not done so I had to do it my self as pay someone else as they didn't comeback .
At this moment I finished all insulation approved by building inspector all wala closed , plasterboards fitted and plastered walls , pluming and electric done by other contractor , no problems from them . Work is nearly completed for final inspection .

They didn't apply for certificate of lawful development but I was told that it's not needed as it is permitted to extend under law .
What is worry me that building inspector says that he was not paid .
What to do now who to speak about all of this ??
Kind regards
Bart

[wales01man]

Re: Problems with builders

Speak to building control at the council

[Bart79]

Re: Problems with builders

Silly question but Can I find him on they website ? As I have no clue sorry .
Kind regards
Bart

[wales01man]

Re: Problems with builders

Your local council will have a website should have a section building control

[Diana M]

Re: Problems with builders

A building contractor doesn't have to use your council's Building Control service in order to certify the works. It can be outsourced to a private Approved Inspector.

This is often the case when architects are involved in a project. Your contractor would then normally pay the Approved Inspector direct.

https://www.gov.uk/building-regulati...l/how-to-apply

Might that have been the case with your works?

If so then check the register for their contact details etc > http://cic.org.uk/services/register.php

Di

[Bart79]

Re: Problems with builders

Thank you guys will do much appreciated
Kind regards
Bart

[Diana M]

Re: Problems with builders

Later on my inspection I've noticed that few thing we're not done so I had to do it my self as pay someone else as they didn't comeback .
At this moment I finished all insulation approved by building inspector . . . . pluming and electric done by other contractor , no problems from them . Work is nearly completed for final inspection .

Can you just clarify if you (or another contractor) did further works.

Your posts suggests that these works were approved by the building inspector.

Di

[Bart79]

Re: Problems with builders

Yes I did some work and other contractors did electrics and plumbing . But this other contractors are good.
Kind regards
Bart