Notifications for underpinning works, load-bearing wall and chimney breast removals

Part of: Key notification stages for inspection

Inspections need to take place while items are still completely visible.

Notifications for underpinning works

  • Stage 1 – Commencement – may be combined with stage 2
  • Stage 2 – Inspection of new foundations to sequence
  • Stage 3 – Inspection of completed dry packing and next foundations
  • Stage 4 – Inspection of completed dry packing last foundations
  • Stage 5 – Completion

Number of inspections to be agreed with the surveyor.

Notifications for load-bearing wall removal

  • Stage 1 – Commencement – may be combined with stage 2
  • Stage 2 – Inspection of structural works
  • Stage 3 – Fire proofing
  • Stage 4 – Completion – may be combined with stage 3 if all is okay

Notifications for chimney breast removal

  • Stage 1 – Commencement – may be combined with stage 2
  • Stage 2 – Check means of support as installed and fixings
  • Stage 3 – Check making good/fireproofing
  • Stage 4 – Completion – may be combined with stage 3 if all is okay