A certificate of structural adequacy (CSA) is a document issued following the completion of remedial works for subsidence.
The certificate will include:
- Terms of Appointment
- Description of damage to the property
- Cause of damage to the property
- Mitigation measures
- Description of the works completed
A Chartered or Structural Engineer signs off the work, and this confirms that the works have been completed exercising reasonable skill, care, and diligence.
Why is a Certificate of Structural Adequacy important?
A certificate of structural adequacy can improve your chances of obtaining home insurance, including subsidence cover and a mortgage. Mortgage Providers are likely to refuse a property where there is an active subsidence issue, so the document is useful where you are looking to buy or sell a property with a history of subsidence.
Is there anything else I should know about a Certificate of Structural Adequacy?
Yes. Many homeowners worry that subsidence will devalue their property, but having a certificate of structural adequacy can help retain the value of a property. It shows that the subsidence problem has been dealt with.
Do Geobear provide Certificates of Structural Adequacy?
Yes, Geobear can provide a certificate of structural adequacy for our residential works. This comes alongside a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
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