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CLOSED | Win a 10-year structural warranty

Enter this prize draw for the chance to win a valuable ABC+ Warranty insurance policy

By Staff writer |

Structural warranty insurance protects against structural defects in a new-build project or conversion, usually for a period of 10 or 12 years after completion.

This type of policy, which costs from £2,500 to £6,000, may seem expensive, but Grand Designs magazine readers are being offered the chance to win a 10-year structural warranty, courtesy of ABC+ Warranty.

double-fronted self-build house in traditional stone

Photo: ABC+ Warranty

Because it seems expensive, structural warranty insurance is often not factored into a project budget at the outset. Buying a structural warranty at the end of the build, however, can be a costly mistake.

This is because, once the project is completed, it can be difficult and intrusive for a building surveyor to check for defective workmanship. As a result, buying the insurance at a late stage is likely to cost much more than if a warranty provider had been appointed from the start.

Doing so offers peace of mind that a surveyor will check the quality of workmanship is of an acceptable standard. Plus, without a structural warranty in place, you won’t be able to raise a mortgage against the property or sell it within the first 10 years of the completion of works.

new build homes with square bay windows and pitched roofs

Photo: ABC+ Warranty

Structural warranty insurance protects against structural defects in a new-build project or conversion, usually for a period of 10 or 12 years after completion.

This type of policy, which costs from £2,500 to £6,000, may seem expensive, but Grand Designs magazine readers are being offered the chance to win a 10-year structural warranty, courtesy of ABC+ Warranty.

double-fronted self-build house in traditional stone

Photo: ABC+ Warranty

Because it seems expensive, structural warranty insurance is often not factored into a project budget at the outset. Buying a structural warranty at the end of the build, however, can be a costly mistake.

This is because, once the project is completed, it can be difficult and intrusive for a building surveyor to check for defective workmanship. As a result, buying the insurance at a late stage is likely to cost much more than if a warranty provider had been appointed from the start.

Doing so offers peace of mind that a surveyor will check the quality of workmanship is of an acceptable standard. Plus, without a structural warranty in place, you won’t be able to raise a mortgage against the property or sell it within the first 10 years of the completion of works.

new build homes with square bay windows and pitched roofs

Photo: ABC+ Warranty

How to enter

Award-winning ABC+ Warranty is giving away a free 10-year structural warranty to one lucky Grand Designs magazine reader who is building their own home.

To be in with a chance to win, follow the instructions below:

• Send an email to [email protected] including your name and the address of the project
• Include your anticipated start date, a brief description of the type of property you are building and what type of building method you are using
• Outline why you’d like to win a free structural warranty in no more than three sentences

For more information about ABC+ Warranty, visit architectscertificate.co.uk

Terms and conditions

  • To qualify for the prize, the building works must be due to start before 1 August 2022, but have not yet started
  • The main building contractor should have 10 years’ building experience or more
  • The anticipated works should not exceed £300,000
  • The deadline for all entries is 1 May 2022, after which the winner will be contacted directly
  • The winner agrees to participate in ABC+ Warranty social media content regarding the competition

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