Clients Obligations.

Obligations come from all parties involved in the building process - not just the Builder. 

CLIENTS OBLIGATIONS

CHP's main function is to obtain building permission from the Local Authority. However, the client should be made aware that they may have to obtain other permissions and inform third parties to ensure that they have all the consents necessary to build their extension. As a guide, scheduled below are some of the areas that should be explored by the client prior to construction:-

1. Ensure that there are no restrictive covenants on the site that need prior written approval.

2. Ensure that the area in which you wish to build is actually within your own ownership boundary.

3. Inform your mortgage company as they may need to give their consent on any extension or alteration to the property.

4. Inform your building and contents insurers to ensure that you are still covered while the building works are in progress. If you are not fully covered then you are advised to take out additional cover.

5. Ensure that you are not building over any rights of way or mains drainage sewers.