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Architects Certificates

The cheapest Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC) in the UK

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HOW IT WORKS...

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   The Problem

Your building project is in danger of running into difficulties as you realise that the work is not being monitored or it is already built.

You may have arrived at a point where you can't raise additional finance or even get insurance.

Nobody will touch you until the building work has been signed off by an expert like cmi direct.

   The Solution

What you need is a cmi direct Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC) often known as an Architect's Certificate.

These can only be provided by a suitably qualified professional like a Chartered Architect RIBA.

Once we have reviewed and inspected your project, we will usually award a PCC on the spot.

   The Process

First, we check your paperwork, including planning consent and construction work complies with current building regulations.

At a mutually convenient time, our Architect will visit the site to monitor progress or sign it off.

We work in a professional and flexible manner ensuring that everything is going to schedule.

   The Certificate

A PCC is pre-approved by The Council Of Mortgage Lenders (CML) and is widely accepted by the majority of UK lenders.

Certification is usually required by national mortgage lenders and major insurance companies.

When our work is done, we will issue the Architect's Certificate immediately via email or post.

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ABOUT OUR SERVICE

Nationwide Coverage

cmi direct are based in the North and South West. We network with regional partners throughout the UK to ensure a very speedy turnaround for you. 

Quality Assurance

We are very proud of our thorough service. Every individual property and certificate is personally supervised and signed off by a Chartered Architect.

Fast Service

Look no further for an all round friendly service. We are the best, with all aspects of the process covered in one place; & after the final survey, we usually provide your certification immediatley.

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Cheapest Price

cmi direct guarantee the cheapest prices on all single & multiple dwelling projects all over the UK.

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Book the inspection

Once you agree the price, simply pay your inspection deposit online by bacs, credit or debit card, or just call us. We also offer a Direct Debit scheme for multiple site monitoring projects.

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What our customers say...

In the end I never needed this service - a retrospective PCC - but you were by far the easiest and most 'human' person I contacted on the topic: and followed up most effectively.

5
Tom S , London

Top Class service from start to handover - great value for money and they did what they promised. We are more than satisfied with the 6 year Retrospective Architect's Certificate and we sold the property.

5
Mr and Mrs Kelly , South Yorkshire

Really great service and attention to detail! We needed a Retrospective Architect's Certificate to help us sell the property - best quote and Top class service. All done in less than 12 hours from start to finish.

5
JC , Leeds, West Yorkshire

Feedback from my client was very positive for the speed and service you extended in this instance. Enough to say that we would not hesitate to use your services in the future.

5
GW Building Design , South Yorkshire

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 Why do I need a (PCC) also known as an Architect's Certificate?

If you have converted or completed a property and:

  1. You want to sell the property / your purchaser needs a mortgage, or
  2. You want to rent out the property / raise a Buy-to-Let mortgage to release some money,

Either way you must ensure that it was built or converted under a scheme acceptable to mortgage lenders.

Most Lenders prefer to lend on newly built or converted properties, where it is covered by a warranty, or structural certification like The Council of Mortgage Lenders (PCC) from cmi direct.

  Project Monitoring or a Retrospective Architects Certificate?

Usually, if you have not started building you will require our staged monitoring service. We make inspections during the course of your building project.

By monitoring we will also provide interim (or stage) certificates, which is used for 'drawing down' money to ease the financial strain on your building project.

If your build has been completed or already in progress, then you will require a cmi direct Retrospective Architect's Certificate. 

 Do all lenders accept the PCC?

The majority of mainstream residential mortgage lenders accept the PCC. Simply refer to the current list of lenders in the CML Lenders' Handbook then select section 6.7.4 Link to Lenders

 Will your CML Certificate (PCC) be transferable ?

Yes, our Professional Consultants Certificate is valid for a minimum of 6 years and is 100% transferable to all future purchasers of your property; from the date of final issue on all new build monitoring and retrospective certification.

Legal advice should always be sought to cover any particular situation.

 Can we see the Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC) and PII?

Yes, we will send you a PCC sample, proof of cmi direct Professional Indemnity Insurance and level of cover (up to £5 million pounds on request) before you appoint us. Please feel free to call our friendly team who are always here to guide you through the process in a simple, prompt and professional manner.  

 Why should we use cmi direct?

We offer a one to one 'no hassle', very friendly and effective professional service. We network throughout the UK, and, when you appoint us, we can be on site, survey the property within hours and have it signed off on the spot.

Our Professional Consultants Certificates aka Architects Certificates are signed off by the Principal Chartered Architect ARB.RIBA who has many years experience in both residential and commercial building projects.

We want your business; we provide a simple and highly effective service.

Moreover, we always go the extra mile, and, on a like for like basis (combined with top level service) we'll always be the cheapest price anywhere in the UK!

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Construction Monitoring & Inspections Ltd

cmi direct is a trading name of Construction Monitoring & Inspections Ltd which is a division of PWA Chartered Architects.

cmi direct is not connected with any other organisations.

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