Selling house with extension

Thespoofer

I'm in the early stages of getting an extension built on the back of my house.
It will be a self build in regards to a lot of the work altough the groundworks/slab will be taken on by a contractor.

The back wall of the house will not be demolished, it will stay as it is so no structural changes will take place to the house structure.

If I go to sell the house in the future will certification be needed ?

Thespoofer

Can't edit ' hoyse ' for some strange reason..

4Sticks

Yes. Always.

Thespoofer

4Sticks wrote: »

Yes. Always.

Ok here is the procedure I have taken/plan to take with it.

The proposed extension is an exempt development ( under 40m2 ) to the rear of my terraced house but even still I applied for a letter of exemption in which a planner called out and eventually sent me the Cert of
Exemption.

I had drawings done by a draughtsman neighbour I know and this was use for the Cert application and will be used for the build.

I have picked a competent groundworker who will take me up to slab level.


The rest I was planning on either completing myself or maybe will get a local mason for the walls.


I have not taken on the services of an engineer ( maybe I'm wrong ) for the reasons of there will be no structural changes to the existing dwelling and if course to save money.

If for example the build goes ahead without the use if an engineer but built very well nonetheless, will this cause problems down the line in regards to selling ? And what tyoe of certification would be required ?

Thanks

4Sticks

Yes. You will need two documents. Opinion on compliance / exemption with planning permission. Opinion on compliance with building regulations. Prepared by an architect or engineer after works are completed.

Thespoofer

4Sticks wrote: »

Yes. You will need two documents. Opinion on compliance / exemption with planning permission. Opinion on compliance with building regulations. Prepared by an architect or engineer after works are completed.

Just after discovering another one, the proposed extension will be approx 30m2, will I 1: need also a Fire Certificate and 2: will this mean it
comes under the building regulation
required build or am I over thinking this one.

scwazrh

You need a cert of compliance for building regs and one for planning permission exemption.Fire cert wont be required for a standard residential extension provided a building regs compliance cert is completed.

TBH , having an initial meeting with an engineer , a couple of site visits and certs probably wont cost more then 7-800 euro.It would be silly to not engage one from the start.

Thespoofer

Spoke to an Engineer today.
It puts a bit of order on the whole plan at least.
Thanks for all replies, its a bit if a learning experience for me.

rmckeown

can you pm me with the number of the engineer you are using thespoofer... i am in the same situation as you... really dont want to spend money on an architect.. straightforward extension.. but need the whole thing ceritfied. I am also keen to get the first fix done and my husband will do the rest himself. Keep me posted on how you get on!

Miname

Certification doesnt cost anywhere near 7-800. i just had an engineer in and done compliance , struct steel spec and cert for an attic conversion and extension for less than half that money. Get a good engineer rather than running through an architect.

BryanF

Miname wrote: »

Certification doesnt cost anywhere near 7-800. i just had an engineer in and done compliance , struct steel spec and cert for an attic conversion and extension for less than half that money. Get a good engineer rather than running through an architect.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057225934
What % of home reno's would you say this applies too?