Aedis building control

[its.... only me]

Using them on a barn conversion project. Had an e mail on 26/6/19 from them regarding “professional indemnity and public liability insurance” (see attached) Having rang every number/ extension ( including the “make a payment”) no one picks up, & now when I ring numbers it says the numbers mail box is full. I’ve also sent 3 e mails to varying addresses, but not heard back. Just wondering if anyone else is caught up in this

 

[Sussex Martin]

Yes, I’m also having problems with them, as you say, emails getting ignored no answer from phones.
We are nearly finished and if we cannot get the paperwork then the council will want an expensive investigation as to whether the build is good or not. Luckily we have good pictorial evidence and also can still talk to the inspector that was doing our job as he now works for another company and has been in touch.

 

[curlietailz]

Me too.
We are up to watertight shell so everything is still exposed
They are recommending we revert back to the Council

On my Council website there is a form specifically for this event.... I’m waiting for my architect and builder to have a meeting this coming week

I reckon AEDIS have some explaining to do.... we paid their bill and have had the relevant inspection so it’s a bloody shambles and very worrying

 

[curlietailz]

How are you two getting on ?
I see AEDIS have gone into voluntary liquidation. No chance of sueing them then !!
My architect is going to revert back to the local council and take it from there
What are you going to do ??

 

[Sussex Martin]

How are you two getting on ?
I see AEDIS have gone into voluntary liquidation. No chance of sueing them then !!
My architect is going to revert back to the local council and take it from there
What are you going to do ??

Not a lot of choice really, you cannot employ a second private company so it will have to be local council.

 

[its.... only me]

Not a lot of choice really, you cannot employ a second private company so it will have to be local council.

Forgive, but why can you not employ a second private company ?

 

[its.... only me]

How are you two getting on ?
I see AEDIS have gone into voluntary liquidation. No chance of sueing them then !!
My architect is going to revert back to the local council and take it from there
What are you going to do ??

Great, just great that is. I’am currently spending 5 days away ( first in nearly 3 years) & this happens. So will try & contact afew people this a.m.

 

[curlietailz]

It appears that AEDIS Warranties are okay
But AEDIS Building Control have folded
From the literature communications that have been sent if you have already started your project then you have to revert to the Council

( I have a hearsay bit of gossip that around 15000 projects are affected across the country !!)

 

[its.... only me]

Just wondering how any, & everybody caught up in shambles is getting on. I wish I had more to tell, in truth I think the best I can expect, are my notes back. Don't know reading other forum's about this situation if they'll be complete, up to date, all present & correct, signed or not, or when they'll appear, if at all ??
Have heard a few people who have them back. A shame, as all we needed was final sign off

 

[curlietailz]

My builder and architect are working on a similar project to my build in the same location
Said the Council man was good.... filled out the Reversion paperwork on the building control website and council took over
Having said that I haven’t done mine yet !!!

 

[its.... only me]

My builder and architect are working on a similar project to my build in the same location
Said the Council man was good.... filled out the Reversion paperwork on the building control website and council took over
Having said that I haven’t done mine yet !!!

Have you had any correspondence or contact with Aedis. Have you received your notes ??

 

[NorthumberlandFarmer]

I have received nothing from AEDIS. I understand that they have now gone into voluntary administration. Great...

 

[curlietailz]

I’ve received nowt either
But
My builder is on with another house and says the local council inspector is good to deal with so I’m not worried

We have a roof on and the tiles are being fitted this week and windows at the weekend
Then we need to take stock and get everything sorted out and inspected again before starting inside

Good luck

 

[Sussex Martin]

Not had a peep from them either. We will be moving in next month, luckily my builder has taken lots of pictures (that he used to email to the Aedis inspector) also has the new number of the ex Aedis inspector who is doing the same job for a different company. The council will not have the money or time to argue the toss about too much anyway I’m sure.

 

[its.... only me]

Not had a peep from them either. We will be moving in next month, luckily my builder has taken lots of pictures (that he used to email to the Aedis inspector) also has the new number of the ex Aedis inspector who is doing the same job for a different company.

The council will not have the money or time to argue the toss about too much anyway I’m sure.

I wouldn’t be too sure about that. Your LABC will be bound by its own insurance to make sure anything they sign off complies. Some LABC may be sympathetic, others may try to “put you to the sword”
I have been reading the attached forum with interest

 

[its.... only me]

An update - received this this p.m.

 

[its.... only me]

Received this e mail tonight. As a creditor your told there’s no money to repay you, now they’re saying if you want your case notes, we don’t know what’s in them, or if it’s sufficient........ but it’ll be £150 please

 

[curlietailz]

I filled out the Council forms, pay the £1080 fee (again) and the builder has met the Council inspector
He needs the foundations uncovering and a drain test but looks like we are going to be okay
But we only have a watertight shell and the floor isn’t poured so it’s no big deal hey ho

 

[Angryaboutaedis]

Hi all, with regards to Aedis I have been able to claim my fees back which I paid for on a credit card. Still out of pocket but it was good to get over £600 back. If you have paid on credit card you can raise a dispute as they have not completed the service you have paid for. The credit card company will then reimburse you. Hope this helps someone.

 

[its.... only me]

Hi all, with regards to Aedis I have been able to claim my fees back which I paid for on a credit card. Still out of pocket but it was good to get over £600 back. If you have paid on credit card you can raise a dispute as they have not completed the service you have paid for. The credit card company will then reimburse you. Hope this helps someone.

Interested to know how far on with your build you are - have you had to revert to local council building control, about ready to get it signed off - but not bothered, etc.
Hows everyone else getting on - caught up in this.
For us - We had completed build that needed inspections & were just gathering everything together for signing off. We have not reverted back to LABC & will not bother signing this build off, we have no borrowed money & don’t intend to sell it.
We did however pay “grudgingly“ for our notes from the liquidator - as curiosity got the better of me, & pleased we did as everything was in order (having read horror stories from others)
Unfortunately we Aedis by cheque - a lesson learnt. Only plus was I argued over the initial price quoted & got it reduced by approx £250. a bitter sweet pill.......
or is it a sweet bitter pill ?