Our self-build warranty is designed to protect people building their dream home. The policy provides 10 years of cover and total peace of mind: in the case of a valid claim there is no need to prove who was responsible, thus avoiding a costly investigation and stressful litigation.
New build: up to £750,000
Conversions: up to £350,000
Cover period: 10 years
£1,000 through the policy period
Mechanical and electrical inherent defects (For 5 years from completion), Contaminated land, Additional costs / fees, Removal of debris
All of our policies are underwritten by A-rated insurers, giving you and your customer’s peace of mind.
Our self build warranty cover is widely accepted by the leading banks and building societies helping potential buyers obtain the mortgage they need to purchase your homes.
Voted No.1 for technical support in the structural warranty market in independent research conducted in 2021, you will benefit from the expertise of our risk management surveyors, working alongside your Local Authority Building Control (LABC) team.
LABC Warranty works in partnership with Local Authority Building Control (LABC), so your development benefits from two pairs of eyes - covering building regulations and risk management.
LABC Warranty is one of the largest providers of structural warranties for new homes and buildings in the UK. Established in 2007, we provide risk management inspection services across England and Wales.
LABC Warranty has covered £23 billion worth of reconstruction since 2007, and recorded our best ever year in 2021 with £3.2 billion covered.
LABC Warranty provides tailored cover for residential, commercial and build-to-rent developments.
We take pride on being voted No.1 for technical support in independent research (2020). Our Technical Manual aims to guide you on meeting the technical standards required at each stage of construction.
10 years’ cover on new homes for sale, with single unit limits up to £1m and continuous structures £25m, with higher limits on request.
10 or 12 years’ cover on new affordable housing or shared ownership homes, protecting you and your tenants.
10 or 12 years’ cover on rental properties to provide protection and security for you, the developer or investor, including loss of rent* and alternative accommodation.
Designed for build-to-rent developments with built-in flexibility should you wish to sell all or part of the development to new owners.
10 years of cover with variable excess, designed to protect owners or developers of commercial sites from potentially costly defects.
You can use a combination of different LABC Warranty policies to cover different elements to ensure comprehensive protection for the entire development.
If you are constructing a building of six stories or more you will benefit from an enhanced service through our Major Projects Service.
Provides cover on completed properties which do not already have a warranty in place - for when builders now need a warranty to sell their home.
Head to our FAQs for more information or if your enquiry is more specific, please get in touch. We are always happy to help.
For peace of mind, to enable your buyers to secure a mortgage or to release funds for your dream self-build home, LABC Warranty is here to help you.
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The Good Practice Guide offers developers like you a clear example of what LABC Warranty
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