HomeWorks (North West) is run by fully qualified Building Surveyors and Insurance Specialists with extensive experience in the Industry, we have worked for several major insurance companies in the U.K. over the years, having gained vast experience in all fields of insurance and property related issues. We have a complete understanding of building pathology / how a building works / common problems
and their causes including the required repairs. We employ all the necessary tradesmen who have been fully approved and who are trustworthy and reliable as we fully appreciate the importance of having professional tradespeople working in your home. Condition & Defect Reports:
We carry out reports on the condition of a property, prior to purchasing or renting. This will highlight any areas of concern and the associated costings to repair such work, putting you in a better position, being fully informed of any issues prior to agreeing a purchase or rental property. Dilapidation Reports:
We carry out dilapidation reports on both domestic and commercial properties on behalf of landlords throughout the North West. Insurance Loss Assessors:
We work with a dedicated team of professional loss assessors who will assist you in the event of an insurance claim, including the complete handling of your insurance claim on your behalf, taking the stress out of dealing with the various insurance adjusters, drying companies and Insurers. We are a dedicated team and will deal with the complete claim on your behalf ensuring you receive a fair settlement under the terms of your policy. We will fully support you throughout the progress of your claim and at no extra cost to you, our fees are charged as a small percentage of the settlement you receive. We also work on a no win, no fee basis – there are no upfront payments required. Property maintenance/refurbishment works:
Of the many thousands of claims managed, it has become very apparent that there is a large percentage of the general public who struggle to find honest, reliable tradesmen to carry out various trades within their homes, this was the concept behind the creation of HomeWorks (North West), to provide this very service. From re-furbishing bathrooms, kitchens or any other property maintenance project you require, no job is too small for us. We are more than happy to provide free advice and quotations upon request. So for a fast, free and friendly quote with absolutely no obligation, please feel free to contact us. Telescopic Camera reports:
Using the latest technology we are able to ascertain the cause of any problems in awkward to reach areas i.e. roof valleys/gulleys/chimneys, without the need to use expensive scaffolding. Accessing areas up to 10m in height. These reports identify any areas of concern or water ingress and the causes associated with a problem with recommendation on the necessary repairs. A full report and photographs can be provided upon request at a very reasonable cost. Snagging reports on new build property:
Buying a brand new home? Don’t get caught out and be disappointed with your new home! - make sure your home is finished off to a high standard before you move in by having a snagging report carried out before completion of your purchase. The majority of new homes come with an NHBC / Zurich / LABC / Architect’s certificate for a 10 year period, the first 2 years is the responsibility of the contractors to make good any problems with the build, the following 8 years are the responsibility of the Insurance provider – who is working on behalf of the contractor and NOT the purchaser i.e. We provide comprehensive snagging reports on new build property, prior to completing your purchase, enabling the contractors to complete all the necessary works in time for you to move into your new home. We have snagged thousands of new homes for purchasers and have appeared on ‘BBC News North West’ reporting on the poor quality of some new build properties - so are fully aware of the common issues arising – the number of defects vary considerably depending on the finish of the home but unfortunately we often encounter a vast number of defects on the majority of new homes, some quite serious issues too! Letting property/inventory service:
We have a team who are highly experienced in letting property and are fully up to speed with all the legal requirements. We arrange to carry out Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) for each property, which is a legal requirement lasting 10 years and enables a prospective tenant to make an informed decision about a property prior to renting. All tenancy deposits are retained on a Government scheme to protect both the landlord and tenant should there be a dispute later during the tenancy period. Gas and Electrical checks are carried out upon request with annual Landlords Certificates issues should gas be supplied to the property, as required by law. Full references are carried out on any prospective tenant prior to renting a property. We provide an inventory service prior to letting a property to protect both landlords and tenants. Asbestos testing and analysis:
We can test for asbestos content in materials such as:
• Artex ceilings/walls
• Garage roofing materials
• Lagging on pipework
• Soffits
Providing the required certificate upon request and arrange specialist removal of the affected material.
