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The UK’s best Value 10 Year Structural Warranty

– Established in 1989, we have over 30 years’ experience in providing building warranties.

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Which types of Structural Warranty can we provide?

Whether you require a standard Structural Warranty for a residential or commercial building, or something more bespoke like a conversion or custom build, we’ll do our best to adapt our ABC+ Warranty to suit your needs. We offer a range of policy types at ABC+ Warranty, including:

Of course, we also offer 6 Year Professional Consultants Certificates (PCC) as an alternative to a 10 Year Structural Warranty. Formerly known as a CML Certificate (Council of Mortgage Lenders), a merger of trade bodies formed UK Finance in 2017. All of our architects’ certificates and warranties comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook, and you can find our approved lender list here.

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We can also carry out independent Building Control inspections from commencement to completion of your build, ensuring that every component and method used complies with Building Regulations for quality and safety standards. This also helps to reduce the risk of latent structural defects developing.

 

10-Year Building Warranty by ABC+

Our award-winning ABC+ Building Warranty covers all types of properties, whether residential or commercial. This includes new builds and conversions, single dwellings and mixed development schemes, self-builds and Housing Association homes, and more.

The ABC+ 10 Year Structural Warranty offers to beat any other genuine quote from an alternative provider (such as NHBC, Premier, LABC, Protek, Checkmate, BLP, or Advantage Warranty). When you appoint us prior to the commencement of works, your quotation will be lower.

It’s best to get a Structural Warranty in place as early as possible, so it can also protect your deposit during and after works if contractors or builders become insolvent at any point.

We can also provide retrospective Structural Warranties for completed properties, or ongoing projects if you appoint us partway through construction. However, retrospective warranties are likely to have higher premiums, due to reduced inspection opportunities.

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    Why choose us for your Structural Warranty?

    ABC+ Warranty is our own warranty product, and it offers some of the best value for money on the market. We do not require membership fees or holding bonds, and we can issue our certifications within hours, not weeks.

    When you commence with our 6 Year CML Certificate, known as a UK Finance Professional Consultants Certificate, you also have the option to upgrade to a 10 Year Building Warranty. This allows you to save money with a PCC until a lender requires you to have a Structural Warranty.

    Through key inspections, our chartered surveyors perform our due diligence to ensure that latent structural defects won’t occur down the line. However, even the best builders can’t always guarantee that nothing will happen, so it’s worth upgrading to a 10 Year Structural Warranty.

    Many approved lenders accept our PCC and 10 Year Structural Warranty, so you can rest assured that your paperwork will be in order. Get an indicative QUICK QUOTE in minutes, or call our offices on 0161 928 8804 to discuss your building project. Our team of warranty experts will be happy to help.

    How quickly can you get an online Structural Warranty quote with ABC+?

    When you apply for our ABC+ Warranty through our website, you can either submit our quick quote form to receive an indicative quotation as quickly as possible, or fill out our longer application form with more details. You can also apply for a quick PCC quote (Professional Consultants’ Certificate).

    The more information you give us about your building project, the more accurate your prospective quote will be. As we don’t use brokers, the process of receiving a quote from us is faster than many other providers who rely on middlemen – and we can offer lower prices without those additional fees. The ABC+ Warranty team will get back to you as fast as we can with your tailored quote.

    Of course, the process may take longer if we require more information about your building proposal, or should we need to visit your site to conduct an inspection. Whatever the case may be, we always offer a fair and honest quote, so you’re sure to get a competitive rate with a speedy turn-around.

    Structural Warranties under the Building Safety Act

    According to Part 5 Section 144–145 of the Building Safety Act 2022, a new build home warranty is now required by law for any developer building new residences. This means that developers must provide an appropriate building warranty to the purchaser in order to legally sell the home.

    This applies to anyone ‘undertaking or commissioning’ the ‘construction or conversion’ of a building to create one or more dwellings. If you’re carrying out a self-build or conversion project for your own use, you may not be obligated to take out a warranty unless you intend to sell it later on – but it’s still advisable to set up a building warranty from the outset for your own financial protection.

    Mortgage providers will also be keeping abreast of the new law, so you can expect a 15-year building warranty to be a definite requirement for obtaining a mortgage for your new build or converted residence, regardless of which lender you go to.

    If you have any questions about our structural building warranties, please call us on 0161 928 8804 to speak to our team, or email your query to info@architectscertificate.co.uk and we will reply as soon as possible with more information.

    What is a Structural Warranty?

    Sometimes known as Latent Defects Insurance, a Structural Warranty is an insurance policy that protects you against structural defects in a new build, conversion, or renovated building.

    This means that if your building develops problems due to poor workmanship or materials, you should receive financial compensation to help cover the costs of structural damage and repairs.

    The Structural Warranty usually lasts 10-12 years from the date on the Building Control Completion Certificate. This Building Regulations certification does not offer financial protection itself.

    Under the Building Safety Act 2022, the liability period will be extended to 15 years for claims relating to faulty design or workmanship on new buildings that has rendered the property unsafe for human use or habitation as a result of latent defects.

    Most mortgage lenders will not release funds without an approved Structural Warranty in place, to protect their investment as much as yours. This can delay property sales and purchases, so you should make sure a suitable Building Warranty is in place as early as possible.

    Structural defects can become apparent at any time in the years after construction finishes. It’s best to have at least 10 years of precautionary cover to help you with the expense of fixing such issues.

    Why do I need a Structural Warranty?

    Even if the buyer of a new build pays in cash, it’s still advisable to get a warranty in place.

    This is because if they ever come to sell the property, the new buyer may be reliant on a mortgage to fund the purchase, and if there’s no structural warranty in place it could cause delays or result in the purchase falling through.

    Having a structural warranty provides reassurance to lenders that the property is financially covered for any defects, and reduces the risk of them losing money if problems are discovered.

    These structural warranties are usually taken out by the builders or developers to cover the new owners.

    What does a Structural Warranty include?

    A Structural Warranty covers defects in the building and design of a construction project, as well as any defects uncovered in the materials used in the build.

    An insurance provider will usually carry out scheduled checks of the build at different stages to inspect for any defects.

    While the stages when these technical audits are carried out can differ, they’re usually done during the laying of the foundations, the building of the main structure, the pre felt and batten of the roof, the pre plaster of any interior walls, and finally at completion of the project.

    Inspectors will be looking for any signs of degradation (such as cracks in the walls or structural issues with the foundation) to ensure the structure will be safe.

    Our award-winning ABC+ Building Warranty covers all types of properties from residential to commercial, newly built to converted, mixed development schemes to single dwellings, housing associations to self-builders.

    How long does a Structural Warranty last?

    Depending on the provider and level of cover provided, most structural warranties will provide higher levels of cover during the first few years of the warranty.

    This is because during the first two years, the developer or builder is responsible for fixing any defects.

    After this, the financial cover will still be available but the buyer will be responsible for sourcing the work.

    It may also be required that you have the property inspected by an insurer on a regular basis to retain the warranty during the life cycle.

    What does a Structural Warranty cover?

    Getting a Structural Warranty for your project will cover you against a number of issues that could arise in the future, such as:

    • Costs to fully or partially rebuild a building as a result of structural defects, and the costs to fix any defects within a property that are attributed to defects in the design and build of a property, or any defects discovered in the materials used for the projects
    • Costs to rectify damage caused by water as a result of problems with the design, build or materials used in a project
    • Costs associated with fixing issues caused as a result of the drainage system built as part of the construction project
    • Insolvency of the developer (if requested at the quotation stage)
    • Defects insurance for a period of up to 24 months after practical completion
    • Structural insurance after 24 month have elapsed from practical completion
    • Contaminated land cover
    • Alternative accommodation costs
    • Fees
    • Removal of debris

    If you would like to find out more information about what structural warranty includes read our guide here.

    As well as this it can also be used to cover the following (depending on the individual provider and policy):
    • Deposit protection in the event the developer goes bankrupt
    • The cost of removing contaminated land from the development plot
    • Cover in case the property (or parts of it) were not built in proper compliance with buildings regulations

    What doesn’t a Structural Warranty cover?

    A Structural Warranty will protect you from risks caused by defective work or materials, but there could be building issues that arise after a project is completed that won’t be covered by a warranty.

    These include:

    • Alterations/ change in colour/ consequential loss
    • Defects in existing work/ humidity/ Japanese knotweed
    • Maintenance and use/ personal injury/ prior knowledge of defects
    • Radioactive contamination, chemical, biological, biochemical and electromagnetic weapons
    • Settlement/ sonic bangs/ special perils/ subsidence
    • Toxic mould/ vermin/ war and terrorism risks
    • Water table/ wear and tear/ wilful acts

    As well as the above, defective workmanship in the first 2 years after completed works aren’t covered..

    This is known as the Developer Liability Period.

    During the first 2 years it is the responsibility of the developer/contractor to rectify defective workmanship.

    When should I buy a Structural Warranty?

    Ideally you should have a Structural Warranty in place before any building work takes place, this ensures that the project has been supervised through every stage of development and will cover you comprehensively.

    However, it is possible to get a Structural Warranty once the building work has started, but this will make the cost more expensive.

    If you don’t have a Structural Warranty in place, we’d recommend you get one as soon as possible.

    If your property is for residential use, it can make it nearly impossible to sell or secure a mortgage against a building without a Structural Warranty.

    This is because many banks require one to assess the integrity of the build before they’ll release any funds – at least for buildings under 10 years old.

    Is a Structural Warranty compulsory?

    No.

    Under UK planning and building laws there is no requirement to get a Structural Warranty.

    But, having said that, the majority of lenders will expect you to have one before they’ll sign off on a mortgage.

    It can also make it extremely difficult to sell a house that’s under 10 years old without a Structural Warranty.

    This is typically the case regardless of whether you’re building property for commercial or residential purposes.

    If you’re building commercial property on finance, lenders will usually require you to have a Structural Warranty in place before the start of the project.

    How much does a Structural Warranty cost?

    The cost of a Structural Warranty will differ depending on a few factors, like:

    • The type of build
    • The individual provider
    • The stage of development you get a warranty
    • The experience of the main contractor/developer

    One thing that will immediately make your warranty more expensive, is delaying until after the project has started.

    This is because inspectors will want to have oversight on the project from the concept stage.

    If they’ve not signed off the drawings or materials, they won’t have the same level of confidence.

    ABC+ Building Warranty offers to beat any other genuine quotation that you may have received from another provider such as NHBC, Premier, LABC, Protek, Advantage Warranty, Checkmate, BLP, One Guarantee or the LABC.

    Why get your Structural Warranty from ABC+?

    Your Building Warranty is an important piece of insurance when undertaking any type of construction and building project, so you need to get it from a trusted source.

    At ABC+ Warranty we’ve worked on tens of thousands of residential and commercial property projects through the UK and can provide one of the most cost-effective Structural Warranties on the market.

    Unlike other providers, we don’t require membership fees OR Holding bonds and, best of all, our certification can be issued within minutes.

    Get our indicative QUICK QUOTE in minutes or call our offices to discuss your building project tel. 0161 928 8804

    For a full list of Approved lenders please click here

    This is our own Warranty product.

    We don’t need to search the whole of the market for other providers’ products as we know that our ABC+ Warranty offers the best value for money.

    Is your Structural Warranty transferrable?

    As Structural Warranties are specific to the structure they were originally taken out for, the policy cannot be transferred to another property if you move house. However, a Structural Warranty can be transferred between owners – so, if the property changes hands, the new buyer takes it over.

    In many cases, developers are first to set up the Structural Warranty, which transfers to you when you buy the home. The standard warranty period is currently 10 years, increasing to 15 years under the Building Safety Act 2022 – so the warranty will stay with the structure for this long from the completion certificate date.

    This means that if you move out and sell the property on during this time, you can sign the warranty over to the buyer along with it. Homebuyers are more likely to find your house promising with a transferrable Structural Warranty, because they probably require one to get a good mortgage, like you might have when you first bought the home.

    However, if you don’t sell the property within the warranty term, then the policy will expire.

    Can I get a mortgage without a Structural Warranty?

    It’s not mandatory to have a Structural Warranty, as they technically aren’t required by law. The main reason you need one is to protect your financial investment in the property. Similarly, banks are unlikely to offer you a mortgage loan if your property presents an unprotected financial risk. After all, if you wouldn’t want to put your money into an uninsured development, why would they?

    Even if you find a lender willing to provide a mortgage without a Structural Warranty, they will probably offer you a smaller loan, meaning you’ll have to cover the rest of the property’s value yourself. It’s better to secure a 10 Year Building Warranty early on, and update it later if required.

    Most lenders expect homebuyers to already have a Structural Warranty set up before applying for a mortgage, as the appropriate certifications and site inspections need to be confirmed before they release any funds. They’re likely to take this approach whether you opt for stage payments or a lump sum, and much less likely to accept your application without a warranty at least being in progress.

    You’ll also find it much easier to sell the property with a warranty, if you intend to do so within 10 years of its completion. The Structural Warranty stays with the building and transfers to the new owners, making the property more attractive to potential buyers. Just like yourself and the mortgage lender want to avoid financial loss and devaluation, new buyers will also prefer to protect themselves.

    Always check that everything you want your Structural Warranty to cover is specified in the contract terms before you agree to it, as it may be difficult to change it later if your mortgage provider has an issue with the policy that prevents your application from being successful. Bear in mind that even with a successful mortgage and Structural Warranty, further construction work on the property can invalidate the initial warranty (see FAQ on extensions above), and may also mean re-mortgaging it.

    Which lenders approve your Structural Warranty?

    The trade body UK Finance, previously the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), has a lenders’ handbook that lays out requirements for transactions like mortgage loans. This includes a list of regulated mortgage lenders in the UK, approved by UK Finance for compliance with their rules.

    Our policies are also compliant with CML/UK Finance, so our Structural Warranties are accepted by many of these approved lenders. If you include your ABC+ Structural Warranty in your mortgage application file, it could improve your chances of securing a better deal with one of more than forty lenders on our own approved lenders list. This includes most of the high street banks in the UK.

    If you intend to apply for a mortgage with a lender that isn’t on our list, get in touch with us first to discuss this. We can contact the lender ourselves to request approval, and add them to our list.

    Do you still need home insurance if you have a Structural Warranty?

    Structural Warranty is not the same thing as home insurance, so you do need to have both policies in place. The 10 Year Building Warranty only covers structural issues stemming from defective workmanship and materials. This also covers design and land inspection failures.

    However, it doesn’t cover ordinary wear and tear, or damage from weather or lack of maintenance. Most mortgage lenders will require a building insurance policy as well, which covers the integrity of the building beyond just structural defects. Banks want to protect their investment as much as you.

    Homeowners should also get a contents insurance policy, a separate type of home insurance which covers the contents of the structure. This means that your belongings are covered in case of fires, floods, accidental damage, or theft, even though this type is not required to secure a mortgage.

    Do you need a Structural Warranty for an extension?

    Generally, a structural warranty applies to the specific property as it was when the contract began. This covers the property for up to 10 years from completion, so you can claim for repair expenses if anything goes wrong that can be traced back to the original construction (latent structural defects).

    If you move out and sell the property during the cover period, the policy will stay with the building and transfer to its new owner for the remainder. After 10 years, the building warranty will expire. However, if you make any changes to the structure during this decade, it could invalidate the policy.

    This means that work such as structural renovations or constructing an extension on your existing building is outside the scope of the existing warranty, so that part of the building and any areas attached to it will not be covered by your current policy. If the property is already over 10 years old and the warranty has expired anyway, then this shouldn’t be a problem – but if you start knocking through walls or converting lofts or garages with a few years left, it may be worth getting a new one.

    Along with getting site surveys, planning permissions from local authorities, and complying with building regulations, you must contact your structural warranty provider to discuss your options. If that’s us, then get in touch as soon as possible to find out whether we can amend or upgrade your policy to cover the extension for the remainder of your building warranty, or arrange a new one.

    Don’t forget that altering the structure of your home will also impact any other ongoing insurance policies you have on the building. Since most homeowners have two types of home insurance, both contents insurance and building insurance, you’ll also probably need to update or change your policies to reflect the new elements of the property. This is likely to increase your premiums, too.

    Does a Structural Warranty cover renovations and conversions?

    Yes, it can cover these types of construction and building projects. However, a Structural Warranty is typically used on new builds so if you’re renovating or extending an existing residential property, you may not need a warranty.

    However, if you’re carrying out a major renovation project, or converting a commercial building into a residential one (like converting an office block into apartments) we’d advise you take out a Structural Warranty.

    For these conversion projects, a mortgage lender may insist that you have a Structural Warranty in place for commercial to residential conversions.

    What happens once the construction project is finished?

    At the end of the construction project, the inspector will carry out a final inspection before signing off the warranty.

    If everything is completed to the required standard, you’ll get a completion certificate and a copy of this will be sent to the warranty provider with the valuer’s report.

    Once the warranty provider has carried out their final checks and are happy, you’ll get your final certificate, which will start your 10-year Structural Warranty guarantee.

    Can you get a retrospective Structural Warranty?

    Yes, in some cases it may be possible to apply for a Structural Warranty after the building is finished. Also referred to as a Completed House Warranty, the premiums are often higher, because we can only carry out one post-completion survey. When you set up a warranty earlier, this allows surveyors to inspect the build throughout the process, which minimises the risk of mistakes going unnoticed.

    If your retrospective Structural Warranty application is accepted, the cover term will still begin from the date on the completion certificate, not the date of acceptance (unless these are the same day). This is because lenders will only accept Structural Warranties with the original terms and conditions, so we aren’t able to amend the contents of the policy or tailor it to your property’s circumstances.

    This means that your property must meet all the standards set by our chartered surveyors, and pass the inspection satisfactorily in order to comply with the unabridged Structural Warranty terms. To keep the wording as prescribed by UK Finance, and allow you to use the warranty in a mortgage application, the contract stays exactly the same, as though you signed it at the start of construction.

    We understand it’s not always possible to apply for a warranty before completion, but you should always aim to get a Structural Warranty as soon as you can. The earlier, the better, as you’ll get the best rates if we can oversee the build from the very start (usually involving around 6 inspections).

    The longer you wait, the greater the risk, as some defects won’t be detectable if the progressing construction has made those areas inaccessible. A post-completion Structural Warranty will also come at a higher cost the later you leave it, and is likely to hinder loans and mortgage applications.

    Can you get a Professional Consultant’s Certificate instead of a Structural Warranty?

    CML Certificate, which is a Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC) accepted by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), is a cheaper option than a Structural Warranty. However, they aren’t the same thing, so you can’t really substitute one for the other. A PCC is more of a temporary first step.

    The PCC only states that your property complies with Building Regulations upon completion. It holds the builders liable for structural issues for 6 years from the date on the certificate. The difference is that it’s your responsibility to take them to court and prove that were professionally negligent.

    As you’re probably aware, such legal proceedings can be very time-consuming and expensive. If the builder goes out of business before you can take them to court, or you don’t win the case, you’ll have to cover the costs yourself. A Structural Warranty offers more reliable financial protection.

    What’s the difference between a PCC and a Structural Warranty?

    PCC is a certificate of compliance which provides 6 years of cover on top of professional indemnity insurance. This is a guarantee that the construction meets all the necessary standards, and leaves the consultant who signs off on it liable if errors do become apparent within 6 years of completion.

    However, the PCC does not guarantee financial compensation in the event that this happens. If you want the security of being able to make a direct insurance claim rather than going to court, you’ll need a 10 Year Structural Warranty. You can have both at once, since they do different things.

    Many smaller builders and developers opt for the PCC because it’s cheaper, but if you’re applying after completion, it will be more expensive anyway. It’s up to you whether you want to invest in more protection with a Structural Warranty, as they aren’t compulsory – even if banks require them.

    Is a Structural Warranty better than a PCC?

    PPC, or Professional Consultants’ Certificate, only certifies that your property adheres to Building Regulations and has been completed to the legal standard. It’s a cheaper option because it only lasts for 6 years and provides less cover than a Structural Warranty, which lasts for 10 years as standard.

    Not only does it cover your property for longer than a PCC, but a Structural Warranty also holds the builder immediately responsible for defects in the first 2 years, then you can submit claims directly to the policy provider for the remaining 8 years. With a PCC, you’d have to go to court to prove their liability. It’s much more time-consuming and costly than being able to make a direct insurance claim.

    It’s possible to have both policies at once, or to get a PCC initially and then upgrade to a Structural Warranty later, but premiums will be higher the longer you wait. If you’re making the smart decision to invest in a Structural Warranty, you should do this as early on as possible to get the best quote.

    What’s the difference between a Collateral Warranty and Structural Warranty?

    Collateral Warranty isn’t the same as a Structural Warranty because the former is a sub-contract, whereas the latter is a contract itself. Collateral Warranties can last up to 12 years rather than 10 years, and require the other parties to have professional indemnity insurance for this duration.

    The Collateral Warranty will extend the responsibilities of an original contract to cover another party or several other parties involved in the construction. This secondary contract might limit the number and type of claims you can make, and you’ll need to prove their negligence for any claim.

    On the other hand, a Structural Building Warranty doesn’t require maintaining professional indemnity insurance or proving negligence or liability to succeed in a claim. These contracts shouldn’t have any limits on Structural Warranty claims, other than the relevant expiry dates.

    What’s the difference between a sign-off certificate and a Structural Warranty?

    The main difference is the time each one lasts.

    While architect’s cover lasts for 6 years, a full Structural Warranty will cover you for 10, sometimes 12 years.

    Plus, if you discover a defect while using an architect’s sign off certificate, it means you’ll have to sue the architect and claim on their professional indemnity.

    If you have a Structural Warranty you’ll have an insurance policy which you’ll be able to claim against in the event of a defect.

    Also, a Structural Warranty is issued by an independent surveyor who is assessing that the work meets the higher industry standards you need to satisfy the warranty provider. An architect certificate is a sign off that the work has met a minimum standard.

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      Brilliant service from start to finish, Sam Reid was our point of call and ran through all options with us. We had to provide a PCC certificate & warranty at … Read more very late notice which could have been complicated however with Sam’s guidance and expertise this was provided quickly and efficiently and resulted in our bank accepting these documents and agreeing our mortgage. Thank you to ABC and to Sam.
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      The service and communication were excellent with all the people I was dealing with throughout the process. They made it seamless and not at all stressful. The final … Read more certificate was produced very quickly so no waiting on necessity to chase it. Well done ABC+ and please pass on my thanks to all involved.
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      Used ABC+ for Professional Consultant' s Certificate's for converted flats, highly recommend. Sam and the surveyor James were really professional, clear … Read more on what was required and went above and beyond to make the complete process smooth, efficiently issuing the certificates within our short time frame. Will definitely use again.
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      Kelly provided a lot of support and insight into how to get a warranty for my house. I wouldn't have got there without her.
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      I would thoroughly recommend all developers to consider a 10 year ABC+ Structural Warranty. We've just completed on the 66th property with ABC using their Warranty … Read more and yet again the team has been a pleasure to work with. They all have a "can do" attitude and have worked to some very tight deadlines for us. Almost all of the properties we've sold have required mortgages and every lender has accepted the ABC+ Warranty without question. ABC+ offers us a very cost effective solution for 10 year structural warranties. The surveyors visiting site don't just carry out inspections, they have also been pro-active in offering solutions when we've occasionally encountered construction issues. Five stars - and I'm not a shareholder!
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      The service provided by Mark Gietzen has been excellent. I am a conveyancer and have worked with Mark across a few matters where we were required to replace a CRL … Read more warranty, and each time Mark has been extremely responsive, courteous and efficient in providing exactly what we needed. Highly recommend!
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Shiv Santhirakumar
      ABC+ Warranty & Architects Certificate have been amazing from initial contact to completion of our new build dwelling. They were very helpful & communication … Read more was outstanding. Inspections were spot on & detailed reports followed via emails. It was smooth throughout and we received our Certificate promptly. We are so glad we chose them, as evident from others' reviews. Look forward to working with the team at ABC+ in the near future. Thank you for all your help.
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Roger Burton
      The service provided by ABC+ was excellent. The Certificate was required in a short time scale, which required a comprehensive and timely technical response from … Read more us, but ABC+ made an appointment for the surveyor to attend for inspection, he arrived on time was courteous and completed his report to enable the Certificate to be issued within seven days. On this basis I consider consider the service warrants five stars.
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • N Y
      Great experience with ABC+, really efficient service led by Jatinder Singh who replied promply and efficiently throughout the whole process. Will definitely use … Read more them for future projects.
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Sarah T
      Fantastic experience with ABC+. I contacted ABC as I needed a professional consultant certificate to sell my flat (did have a warranty through CRL Alpha who went … Read more bust in 2018).When I first contacted ABC, I was very stressed and worried about how to get a PCC for my flat, Jatinder reassured me straight away he could help and took me through the steps I needed to take in order to proceed. Everytime I contacted Jatinder he responded within the hour and was always very helpful. Within 2 weeks of first instructing ABC I was sent the PCC. Very professional and outstanding service from start to finish.
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Kim de Min
      I would like to share our complete satisfaction and appreciation for all the help and advice the whole team at ABC have given our very complicated barn development. … Read more It was my first timber framed house, and ABC were the only company who not only took the project on, but took the time and trouble to help me in so many ways, and always with kindness and respect. It has been a pleasure to work with such a friendly and helpful team and I will most certainly be using their services for the very next project.
      ★★★★★ 9 months ago
    • Martin White
      The whole process from start to finish has been excellent.From the initial discussions through to the quote and ultimately our acceptance, we were provided with … Read more all the information we needed to make an informed decision.Everyone we spoke with on the phone and email were extremely professional and we really felt they had our interests at heart.The speed that a surveyor was appointed and then visited the property far exceeded expectations. The surveyor was also very professional and courteous, respecting our property throughout his visit.The technical team worked amazingly quickly and were clear with all communication. Our certification was issued within 2 days of the surveyor attending our property….amazing!We can’t praise the whole team enough and fully recommend their services.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Kris Charij
      As professional a company as you're likely to experience. ABC have signed off circa 10 projects for us over the past 7 years and from their surveyors through … Read more to their office staff and technical team they are a joy to deal with. They turn their paperwork around very quickly which is vital when deadlines need to be hit.
      ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    • Sandeep Kalyan
      Andrew was easy to deal with he was clear, concise and understood my situation very well.
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Martin O'Reilly
      An amazing service from Mark and the team. Unfortunately I lost my business partner during Covid who handled building warranty matters.In challenging times ABC were … Read more able to track all previous correspondence from as far back as 2018 and resolved the issue of certification, working with the original inspector to organise a final inspection with a qualified and briefed colleague over the Easter break at short notice to support the sale of our properties.This is a terrific service and I strongly recommend having a discussion to see how the team can help. We shall be return customers.A very happy Martin.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Vanessa White
      ABC Warranty, are in the process of giving us a warranty on our house , I am impressed with the service I’ve received, start to finish. Both office staff and surveyor … Read more had all the answers and punctual on visit time . Excellent service . Un common in todays world . Russell &Vanessa White .
      ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    • Andrea Hanagarth
      Happy to recommend ABC Warranty & Architects Certificates without reservation.It was a daunting prospect for me to get 4 PCCs for flat conversions.I found the … Read more team to be extremely helpful, keeping me in the loop and they were were speedy in their response, which went a long way to alleviate stress. Thank you Bruce Gray ( surveyor) and Tom Palin!!!
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Paul Pearson
      Jatinder at ABC Warranty was so helpful and knowledgeable with regards to the warranty they offer, and exactly what the procedure would be. I checked with the buyers … Read more lender that it fulfilled all the legal needs, and it did, with ease.ABC have been so helpful throughout, the surveyor Barry certainly knew his stuff, it has been a pleasure to be guided by this Company.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • jayjay9210
      I cannot recommend ABC+ more highly. In a very grey world of deeming a converted victorian flat a new build property they have taken their time and patience to help … Read more me understand everything and exceeded my expectations on everything they said start to finish. Every single member of staff I spoke to was absolutely excellent. In the process of finding a product I spoke to at least 3 other competitors and was let down time and again after a lengthily process with overly complicated procedures. Lucky enough for me I was referred to ABC+ and not only will I be referring them to other developers, I will be using them shortly again too.
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Thomas Pollard
      I worked with Jatinder at ABC+ to obtain a PCC for our newbuild house. He was extremely quick at getting back to me and helped make the whole process as simple as … Read more possible from start to finish. I cannot recommend the company enough - we have had a nightmarish experience moving house this year, yet Jatinder and his team were the exception - I would certainly work with them again!
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Hayley Smith
      I can highly recommend ABC, the staff were lovely particularly John Nuttall and Chris Palin, their service was impeccable and I am extremely grateful for this. As … Read more a result of their assistance I managed to get my dream house, best wishes to them all for there ongoing success! Massive thank you all round :)
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Justin Brown
      Mark has been most helpful liaising with the relevant parties and setting up the warranty within an extremely effective timeframe. I highly recommend Mark and the … Read more team and will most definitely use their services for future business.
      ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    • David Lake
      I found the staff at ABC+ to be courteous throughout my engagement with them. They took on board my disability and were flexible in their approach in order to achieve … Read more a satisfactory outcome. I cannot fault their professionalism and their respond time was excellent.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • A JUMMAN
      I have never encountered such professionalism and consistency throughout an organisation as with ABC . John Nutall, Oskar Koch, Tom Palin and their surveyor Bruce … Read more Gray all top top people . Looking forward to using their services again in the very near future . Thank you ABC.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Ed Challis
      Happy with the service. I dealt with an individual over the phone, Tom Palin, who was professional, amiable and very efficient when called upon.Would highly recommend … Read more for anyone for a great level of service which is so often the difference!
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Chris Pendlebury
      I cannot speak highly enough of the staff at ABC who guided me through a difficult and complex procedure and did their absolute best to solvesome seemingly impossible … Read more problems . Sara in particular was so very helpful. Emails were replied to same day and phone calls returned where necessary . I should also mention that the costs of the PCC I required were very competitive and there was an option to upgrade to a full warranty which was not offered by the competitors I contacted for quotes. An excellent company to deal with .
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Andrew Harrison
      The guys kindly upgraded our 6 year architects certification to a 10 year warranty on request of our property buyer.They did it in a matter of maximum couple of … Read more days, fabulous service and really helpful and stress free.Will definitely use again for our next build. Brilliant.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Matt Castle
      Fantastic experience; I tried a to get a warranty via another company before finding ABC+ only to discover they were a broker co.; after months of different but … Read more similar requests for project details I gave up and was lucky to find ABC... Dealing direct with people who know what they are doing, within a few weeks all documents reviewed and site visits completed. For the next project I will go to ABC+ from the outset
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Dinesh Hirani
      Professional Service to the "T" from the office to the surveyors, but must praise the office for their prompt response and always finding a way to get … Read more around any issues. Highly recommend and have done so to others.Once again many thanks to the great team.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Ken Yeung
      I have a three bedroom house property built in 2016 that was with Alpha CRL warranty. Unfortunately they went into liquidation leaving me in a messy situation. I … Read more have called up many companies to seek quotes for alternatives and found Architects Certificate & ABC+ Warranty the best.Tom Palin the accounts executive has been amazing from my initial form very first phone call, to the actual booking of an appointment of surveyor and to the end of issuing a PCC certification (took less than 10 days). The surveyor (Armarn) was super friendly, punctual and professional.I have been totally impressed with the speed of response, helpfulness and general professionalism. I will certainly be recommending them to anyone who may need a PCC on a new build warranty.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Iain Holliday
      Sara and the team at ABC Warranty were magnificent from start to finish. They took us through the process step by step and explained everything clearly. Above all … Read more they were responsive, efficient, professional and provided peace of mind.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Andrew Raby
      Very easy to deal with and very efficient, no trouble recommending them.
      ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    • Alison Gillow
      From the very first phone call enquiring about the services provided, to the actual booking of an appointment (at very short notice) I have been totally impressed … Read more with the speed of response, helpfulness and general professionalism of this company.I will certainly be recommending them to anyone who may need a PCC on a new build or completed project.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Zizi Hajdú
      Very responsed team and very helpfull . All go through on process they was explained all steps . And many times we facing some certificates not easy to sort ABC … Read more team was support me explain how I can sort and provide . I just can offer for all clients who wanna put warranty in place they never will be disappointed with ABC .Professional team . Lest then 10 days and warranty with me . Thanks a lot ABC .
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Tim Kearney
      An excellent and helpful service from Victoria and Kelly in order to turn round our certification professionally and promptly. Always friendly and cooperative. I … Read more highly recommend ABC Warranty
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Craig Wilkinson (Craig)
      I would highly recommend ABC. From my initial contact to the final delivery of the certificate they managed our expectations exceptionally throughout, were always … Read more happy to take our phone calls and answer any questions we had, we had a lot but everyone of the team were always happy to take our calls.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Cristina Antochi
      I’ve used the company for CML certificates and they were the only ones to help when others couldn’t and they were very helpful, friendly, professional and quick! … Read more We were pressed by time to complete a mortgage and they acted urgently on the matter and issued the certificates very quickly to help us. Outstanding services, went the extra mile to help the customer. Many thanks
      ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    • John Crosby
      We found the company to be very professional and efficient. They resolve our issue very quickly with a good personal serviceMany thanks to Jatinder and Tom for their … Read more help
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Hilary Blunt
      ABC+ have been extremely helpful in producing a Warranty & Architects Certificate for the house we have just completed. Excellent service, thank you!
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Anthony Montague
      Just had a PCC turned around in 9 calendar days. Very impressed with the service, especially grateful for the speedy conclusion of their work to meet a 5pm deadline … Read more imposed on us by the mortgage lender.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Clive Abraham
      Although I experienced a delay of a few days in the issue of the warranty certificate the overall service was very good. The staff were always friendly, helpful … Read more and proactive. Should I need to I will certainly be contacting ABC in the future.
      ★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Marc Vigliotta
      It’s been a very difficult and stressful year (as I’m sure for a lot of people) but I must say this company has been absolutely fantastic with how they have dealt … Read more with my individual situation. They have been Professional, efficient and thorough and I will strongly recommend them and will definitely be using them again. Thanks for all your hard work. kindest regards Marc
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Callum Boyle
      Jatinder and Oscar in the PCC team provided an excellent service and I'm very grateful for their help at a tricky time.
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • melanie Owen
      First Class service from start to finish. From the first contact to completion I can not fault the service, they patiently talked me through every step, and answered … Read more my technical questions. Communication was second to none, I always received a reply form any e-mails/phone calls with in minutes. From initial enquiry to certificate being issued was 4 working days. I really can not thank them enough.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Korin Smith
      Brilliant service, requested an architects certificate urgently fro the purposes of a remortgage. Sara booked the architect in at 4pm on the Monday and he attended … Read more the site Wednesday morning and the certificate was with me later that day. could not have asked for more, brilliant.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • David Francisco
      Throughout our whole development process one company we dealt with stood head and shoulders above all others during the process!ABC warranty have been responsive … Read more professional and outstanding!Will be using them on all our builds in FutureRegardsDavid Francisco
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • YorkBuild Ltd
      After speaking to several companies with regards to providing PCC and structural warranties for our 6 unit development, ABC+ was the only one to clearly explain … Read more what exactly we required and why.Within a matter of days we have had a surveyor attend site, provide us his professional services and report back with certified PCC for the development.I highly recommend Architects Certificate & ABC+ Warranty for their professional services, we will definitely be using them for all services moving forward.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • P D
      Been using Architec certificates for a few years now, I would thoroughly recommend. I have future property developments on the way and will use them again. Site … Read more surveyor was very professional and took the time to go through things so as to benefit all parties. If you looking for a reliable company to supply your PCC this is the place to come :-)
      ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    • Michael Clews
      Dealt with ABC after having issues with LDI cover through another broker. ABC very quickly resolved my issues at a reasonable cost and were very easy to deal with. … Read more
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Peter Boggis
      So easy to deal with, super efficient .... warranty issued within 10 days of instruction. Including a surveyor on site (Devon) within three days.Reasonable price … Read more for the service given (no hidden costs), would highly recommend 😀
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Tony Frazier
      This is an excellent service . We hadn't really thought about warranties or certificates when embarking on our self-build project. After completion we needed … Read more a bank loan and found that without a warranty or Architect's Certificate using the property as security was impossible. Architects Certificate saved the day for us!
      ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    • raj chauhan
      Architects Certificate & ABC Warranty have been involved with my Penthouse project at flat 11- 2 Antrim Grove NW3 4XR.From day one, I have received the top quality … Read more service with issuing of Warranty.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Asad Qureshi
      Jatinder at ABC Warranty has provided the best services, very helpful, efficient. I will definitely be using them in the future. Thank you
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Michaela Palaniappan
      Great service. Very responsive and helpful at every step of the journey. Would highly recommend.
      ★★★★★ 8 months ago
    • Sandeep Sahota
      Easy, quick and efficient, Ben was amazing in responding quickly supporting our needs when under pressure.
      ★★★★★ 9 months ago
    • Weszley Sealey
      Big thankyou to Mark and Louie for all there help getting my warranty sorted. Mark was fantastic throughout and diddnt hesitate to help in any situation. Thankyou … Read more for all you help guys!
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Robbie Grobler
      ABC provided an excellent and speedy service. We will definitely use their services again.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • David Tom
      Brilliant services. website is very informative and the staffs very knowledge very useful in helping us make an informed decision. referred a few clients and they … Read more have similar positive experience.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Leigh Vink
      I was very impressed with the service from all at Architects Certificate & ABC+ Warranty, from receiving a very competitive quote, then once placing the order, … Read more a quick turnaround on the required 10 year warranty certificate...the team are quick with there replies over email..being a Project Manager, i always strive to give good customer service, so when i get it back im very Grateful and impressed.....Well done guys, totally recommend all the team to whom ever maybe considering using them.
      ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    • Lee Snailham
      John, Andrew, Mark and the team all responded quickly and very professional for our retrospective 10 year guarantee requirements - thank you all and happy to recommend … Read more
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Ancuta Jacota
      Professional service , very quick response to all emails! Highly recommend them!
      ★★★★★ a year ago
    • Linda Radford
      Excellent service from Tom & team!Efficient, polite & prompt, would not hesitate to recommend.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Simon McGuinness
      Would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for their services. Highly professional and very responsive. Fantastic customer service also. 5 stars
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Benjamin Tuson
      From start to finish these guys were amazing!! Thanks to Chris the surveyor, and Kelly in the office.. thanks again!
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Helen Christou
      I cannot recommend this company enough for the quick turnaround in providing me with a professional consultant certificate. Very professional and responsive.
      ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    • James Lanyon
      Great service as always and a pleasure to work with. Cant recommend their services more
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Florian Bouygues
      Jatinder was very helpful in chasing all parties. Highly recommend
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Tom Jolly
      Really, really pleased with the service. Friendly, knowledgable, professional and at the right price. Thank you.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • leon Binns
      Very professional company and extremely good service. I would highly recommend.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • john gittins
      Good business to deal with, prompt replies to emails and attentive even through the restrictions
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Mike McGlynn
      Very efficient and professional company. Highly recommended
      ★★★★ 2 years ago
    • George Burgum
      I FOUND THEM TO VERY EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL. FIRST CLASS EXPEDITED MY CERTIFICATE WITH SPEED AND VERY HELPFUL IN THEPROCESS.
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • Dean Pepper
      Very good service and very quick to act on any question i had .Would reccomend
      ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    • andrew chappell
      First class service
      ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    • Paul Curran
      Good service levels and extremely helpful staff in all departments
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Mairi Bryce
      Excellent service, very helpful over the telephone.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Catherine Stezenco
      Excellent 1st Class experience, efficient service and competitive price provided.......
      ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    • Rajani Beeharry
      Very efficient and easy to deal with.
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    • Adriano Marrocco
      Fantastic people to work with highly recommended
      ★★★★★ 2 years ago
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