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How To Comply With Building Regulations

Since April 2002, it has been mandatory for homes with replacement glazing in the UK to comply with Building Regulations. Anyone who installs replacement windows or doors must certify compliance with these regulations. When having windows and doors replaced homeowners should ensure they obtain a Certificate of Compliance, which should be kept with all legal documents relating to the property. This…

DGCOS Helps Protect Homeowners From A £53,000 Conservatory Disaster

Mr. & Mrs. Smith placed an order with a DGCOS member to manufacture, supply and install a range of joinery and glazing products for an Orangery construction. The total contact value was £53,734. Mr. & Mrs. Smith paid the installer £48,361.35 in deposit and stage payments but unfortunately the installer ceased to trade prior to the joinery and glazing products being purchased. Sadly the consumers…

DGCOS Prevents £61,000 Conservatory Disaster

Mr. Young contracted a DGCOS member to install a bespoke double-glazing conservatory for a contract value of £61,600. Unfortunately the member ceased to trade before any work had been undertaken leaving Mr. Young with partially completed base work for £38,502. Fortunately for Mr. Young he used an accredited installer and so DGCOS were able to protect the customer completely. Without DGCOS protec…

DGCOS Fixes Mr. Corristine's Conservatory Roof Leak

Mr. Corristine contracted a DGCOS member to install a new conservatory. During the course of the work and subsequent to its completion, Mr. Corristine complained about a leak in the roof. He tried contacting the original suppliers but they had unfortunately gone into liquidation. Not being able to rectify the issue, Mr. Corristine contacted DGCOS who sent round a surveyor to identify the cause of …

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How To Comply With Building Regulations

DGCOS Helps Protect Homeowners From A £53,000 Conservatory Disaster

DGCOS Prevents £61,000 Conservatory Disaster

DGCOS Fixes Mr. Corristine's Conservatory Roof Leak