Structural warranty’s critical role in the green agenda

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As Britain marches towards its Net Zero targets, it’s perhaps inevitable that sustainable housing should have quickly taken such a prominent role on the construction agenda. BuildSafe believes that there is both an environmental and economic argument in favour of sustainable housing. It’s clear that as developers and homeowners increasingly gravitate towards green homes, the […]

Innovation and Insurance: MMC and Structural Warranties

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Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) – it’s a popular concept in construction, but MMC is no mere buzzword; schools and hospitals have already been built using this divergent, innovative practice. This new way of construction has really surfaced as a transformative force. It’s natural then that there should be knock-on, far-reaching implications across the industry, […]

Importance of Latent Defects Insurance

Latent Defects Insurance is a form of insurance that is taken out on new build commercial and residential premises and covers the cost of any damages or defects after the building work has been completed.  It covers damages caused by but not limited to faults in the design, workmanship, materials, supervision, construction and installation. These […]

Buildsafe offering finance for building warranty insurance

To enable you to manage your cash-flow and budget more effectively, the team at BuildSafe are pleased to inform that we have now secured a facility which allows you to pay a 20% deposit for your warranty and spread the rest of the cost over the build period. As the development landscape becomes more challenging, […]

Latent Defect Insurance for Commercial Developments

Taking out Commercial Latent Defects Insurance from new build warranty providers alongside a Collateral Warranty makes a lot of commercial sense in the current climate. A Latent Defect is a defect that appears in a building after it has been completed and that is not discoverable at the time of its completion. Latent Defect Insurance […]

Why Choose BuildSafe for Your Building Warranty Insurance Needs?

BuildSafe is the largest specialist broker of building warranty insurance and has a wealth of experience in the UK property sector having worked with and on behalf of major developers and global institutions including Royalton Group, Investec & Harcourt. We have provided New Build Home Warranties, Retrospective Warranties, Refurbishments Warranties and Commercial Warranties on over […]

3 signs you need help sourcing structural warranty insurance

Starting a new development or building project can be challenging enough without the need to search and obtain the appropriate insurance and warranties required to ensure a safe and protected project. With Buildsafe, we take all of the hard work out of getting the right coverage you need. As the largest specialist broker in the […]

3 Factors that influence the cost of Building Warranties

Building Warranties are often perceived as a necessary evil – while procuring a warranty for your development isn’t mandatory, all lenders will require one. In addition, you may have problems selling a house that is less than ten years old if it doesn’t have a warranty. This blog outlines the various influences that could potentially […]

What Causes Structural Damage?

Structural damage is damage to the main structure or any component designed to provide structural integrity of the construction. Primary causes of structural defects include: Workmanship – With around 70% of matters involving water/plumbing issues, this is the reason for most structural defects. Claims on Latent Defect Insurance can include; Incorrect materials used Incorrect workmanship […]