Between Projects: In Praise of General Contractors

Why You Need to Engage the Services of a Private Certifier

The construction industry is flooded with several professionals ranging from building designers, structural engineers, architects, and building planners, to site land surveyors and building inspectors, and so on. It is not often that you hear the crucial role that private certifiers bring into the industry being mentioned. As such, not many budding building owners and real estate developers really understand what private building certifiers do. Private certifiers are general contractors who are usually responsible for ensuring that all construction processes meet the set legal standards. They have a key role to play in determining whether or not you get a building approval. Hence, they in a way serve as the quality evaluators for various construction projects including, construction of new structures, renovation undertakings or making of extensions to existing structures. Here are 2 critical benefits associated with employing the services of a private certifier.

Protecting the value of your property.

Just like other types of property, your buildings are an investment that you would love to see attain their full worth if you ever opt to sell them in the future. Having all the required building approvals and paperwork to show that your building is compliant will certainly put it in a better position in the property market.

A private certifier will help you easily and quickly acquire whatever is required to prove that your building is of high-quality since they know their way around the offices of designated authorities since they go in and out of those offices many times when seeking permits on behalf of their clients.

You can confidently bargain and stick to the price you are asking for if you are in a position to present all legal documents needed to assert that the building meets all rules and regulations applicable in your area. You can expect the value of the property to drop significantly if you cannot produce the necessary building approvals.

Choosing a suitable insurance policy.

Constructing a new building, renovating an old one or making an extension to an existing structure without the necessary permits can also reduce your chances of getting insurance compensation. By helping you get all the approvals needed for your building, a private certifier will make sure that you receive full and continuous coverage against any damage to your property.

Equipped with the permits obtained, you can approach a trusted insurer to help you choose the best insurance policy for your building. Hence, permits accorded to you by private certifiers can be useful in selecting the right insurance.