10 Year Structural Warranty (PCC)
Professional Consultant's Certificate solutions for new-build homes, residential developments, conversions and eligible retrospective projects throughout the UK.
What is a Professional Consultant's Certificate?
A Professional Consultant's Certificate (PCC) provides professional confirmation relating to the construction of a newly built or converted property following appropriate review, monitoring and inspection.
The certificate may be requested as part of a property sale, conveyancing process or mortgage application, depending on the requirements of the parties involved.
Regional Warranty Inspectors can support projects from the early stages of construction and can also assess eligible part-built or completed developments where certification is required retrospectively.
PCC certification can be considered for:
- Individual new-build homes
- Self-build projects
- Residential developments
- Apartment schemes
- Conversions and change of use
- Part-built developments
- Eligible completed projects
- Retrospective applications
PCC and structural warranty explained.
Is a PCC the same as an insurance-backed structural warranty?
No. A Professional Consultant's Certificate is a professional certification route and is not the same product as an insurance-backed latent defects or structural warranty policy.
The term “10 Year Structural Warranty (PCC)” is commonly used when discussing certification requirements for newly constructed properties, but the precise requirement should always be confirmed for the individual property transaction.
Where the certificate is being obtained for lending purposes, clients should confirm that a PCC is acceptable to their proposed mortgage lender before proceeding.
Certification for a wide range of residential developments.
New Build Homes
PCC solutions for individual newly constructed homes and self-build developments.
Residential Developments
Support for housing developments, apartment schemes and multi-unit residential projects.
Conversions
Certification support for suitable conversions, substantial refurbishments and change-of-use developments.
Retrospective Projects
Assessment of eligible part-built and completed properties where a PCC is required retrospectively.
Already started or finished your project?
A project does not necessarily have to be at the start of construction before you contact us.
Where a development is already underway or complete, we can assess whether a retrospective PCC application may be possible based on the evidence, documentation and construction information available.
Completed projects generally require a greater level of supporting evidence because not all elements of the construction can be inspected once works have been covered over.
Request a Retrospective QuoteRetrospective evidence may include:
- Planning and Building Control drawings
- Construction photographs
- Structural calculations and details
- Building Control correspondence
- Product and material information
- Completion documentation
- Access for further inspection
- Other project-specific evidence
What information do we need?
The full address and basic details of the property or development.
Architectural, Building Regulations and relevant technical drawings.
Confirmation of whether the works are proposed, underway or complete.
Available approvals, inspection records and completion information.
Relevant structural calculations, specifications and engineering details.
Particularly important where construction has already progressed or finished.
From enquiry to certification.
Send Your Enquiry
Provide your project details, drawings and current construction stage.
Project Review
We review the information available and identify what is required.
Inspections
Suitable inspections are undertaken where required and appropriate.
Final Evidence
Outstanding documentation and completion information are reviewed.
PCC Issued
The certificate can be issued once the applicable requirements are satisfied.
Obtaining a PCC for mortgage purposes?
Professional Consultant's Certificates may be accepted by mortgage lenders, but lender criteria and individual property requirements can vary. If your PCC is specifically required for a mortgage application or property transaction, we recommend confirming acceptance with the proposed lender or conveyancer before proceeding.
Practical support from first enquiry to completion.
Supporting suitable developments throughout the UK.
Part-built and completed projects can be considered where sufficient evidence is available.
We explain what information, evidence and inspections are required to progress.
Technical understanding applied throughout the project review process.
Straightforward communication throughout your application.
New builds, conversions, developments and eligible completed projects.
10 Year Structural Warranty (PCC) FAQs.
Potentially, yes. Eligible completed properties can be assessed retrospectively. Additional drawings, photographs, structural information, Building Control records or further inspection may be required depending on the circumstances.
No. A Professional Consultant's Certificate is professional certification and is different from an insurance-backed latent defects or structural warranty policy.
Ideally, before construction starts so suitable reviews and inspections can be arranged. However, we can also consider developments that are already underway or complete.
PCCs may be acceptable to mortgage lenders, but individual lender requirements vary. Acceptance should be confirmed with the proposed lender where the certificate is required for a particular mortgage application.
Suitable projects can include individual new-build homes, self-builds, residential developments, apartment schemes, conversions and eligible part-built or completed properties.
Yes. Regional Warranty Inspectors supports suitable projects throughout the UK.
Need a 10 Year Structural Warranty (PCC)?
Send us your project details and we'll review your requirements and provide a quotation.