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Whether you are thinking of converting your loft to provide more living space, having a conservatory added to your property, looking for that special plot of land to build your dream home from scratch, or merely wanting to build a new front porch...
BAC have the services to help - at a price you can afford!

 

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If you are looking for fast accurate answers on ANY aspect of building, from Planning Permission, Building Regulations, through to electrical and advanced DIY advice... Just ask our EXPERTS and for a small standard fee you get a full answer. If we cannot provide this we give a FULL refund.Please note that this is the ONLY route to having your query answered. We cannot answer specific queries that come from other sections of the site. Thank you.

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Flood Prevention


Structural (beam) Design


Price Quotations
Project Management
Contract Preparation
Construction Inspection
Litigation/Arbitration

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NEW SERVICES:

**COLLAPSED DRAINS REPLACED USING NO DIG TECHNOLOGY, VALUE FOR MONEY, MINIMUM DISRUPTION.

** FULL CAD DRAUGHTING SERVICE AVAILABLE USING AUTOCAD 2002

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Checkout our range of services! These have been specially designed to take the pain out of building and to provide excellent value for money. When you have decided on the Professional Service that you are interested in, simply Go To our Service Enquiry form and provide us with a few details. (please note this form is NOT to be used to submit Technical questions for answering. Please use Online Advice above).

  • Structural Design & Calculations - 48 hr turn around service - If your building work needs structural calculations, steel timber or flitche beams designed; our Structural Engineers will make calculations (suitable for submission to Building Control) based on your design drawings at highly competetive rates from £ 195 (plus VAT).This service is especially relevant if you are contemplating knocking one room into another; a loft conversion needing flitch beams;
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  • Quotations for Your project - We contact at least three Contractors from our list of approved Tradesmen (if you wish, we can also include Contractors of your choosing) and invite them to tender for your job. We evaluate each response, seek any necessary clarifications and provide a written report of our findings and recommendations. We charge a set fee of £450 (incl VAT) for this service.
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  • Project Management - Our Project Managers know how to make building jobs run smoothly to avoid disputes, overruns and conflicts of interest. This service almost invariably saves far more money than the cost of the service itself and also gives you the peace of mind that YOUR project is in safe hands.
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  • Contract Advice & Preparation - The contract is the entire basis of your relationship with the Contractor, it is vital that you get it right upfront to avoid misunderstandings and possible conflicts at later stages. We can advise you on the best form to use and prepare a contract for you for a set fee of £250 (incl VAT), or negotiate the the contract on your behalf directly with the Contractors.
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  • Construction Inspections - This excellent service is available to ALL home owners, irrespective of whether or not Building Advice have been involved in your building project. Our experienced Inspectors will carry out an onsite inspection of the quality and workmanship of any section of the building work you are having done and also ensure that it conforms to specifications. You can have a one-off inspection at any stage for any reason, or we can arrange a series of visits at predetermined points throughout the project. After each visit you will receive a written report of the Inspectors findings and recommendations, together with photographs if relevant. This unique service costs an amazing £100 (incl VAT) per visit - a small price to pay for peace of mind and avoiding future problems!
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  • Litigation/Arbitration Service - If things have gone wrong on your project and you are in dispute with the Contractor, we can provide expert opinion on the problem. We can arbitrate on your behalf with the Contractor to find an equitable solution, or if all else fails support your case as 'Expert Witnesses' in any proceedings.
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