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Why choose a 10 year structural warranty?

Posted by Build-Zone on 2nd December 2019 -

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Why choose a 10 year structural warranty? The Build-Zone warranty for self-builders has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals who are constructing their own home to live in. It is suitable for new build, conversion, renovation or extension projects. Under our Self-Build Zone brand, we are market leaders in self-build warranty & custom build warranty provision.

Build-Zone Survey Services Ltd (BZSS), our in-house dedicated technical services resource company, arranges the 10-Year Structural Warranty technical audits using a network of independent, qualified surveyors and approved inspectors. They can also facilitate building control via the approved inspector network, which can result in substantial savings for the customer, both financially and for convenience.

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Features of our Self & Custom Build

Warranty :

10 year structural warranty cover

-Cover available after construction has commenced or even after completion

-Cover as standard for additional costs, professional fees, removal of debris and alternative accommodation

-Suitable for use with self-build mortgages and community infrastructure levy (CIL) exemption requirements

-Cover automatically transfers to successors in title after the first 12 months’ following completion

-Stage release certification is available as part of the technical audit process

-We are the market-leading provider of warranty, insurances and associated services to self-builders in the UK

-We have been providing products to the self-build market since 1997

Policyholders are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme

The product is underwritten by an ‘A’ rated global insurer & each case is subject to full technical review by Build-Zone Survey Services Limited, with the aim of minimising any defects, right from the design stage.


Sarah Kempton

Build-Zone is established Structural Warranty provider for any size build/development in the UK and Ireland, including New Home, Self & Custom Build, Commercial, Completed and Social Housing. We are backed by A-rated insurers and UK Finance approved.

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