Building Support Service
Latent Defects Insurance / Inherent Defects Insurance / Structural Warranty
The main purpose of a structural warranty or Latent Defects Insurance is to allow an owner of a new building to rest assured that, should their investment suffer from damage caused by a latent defect in design, workmanship or materials, then they have in place, a first party insurance to remedy that latent defect.
Latent Defects Insurance, Inherent Defects Insurance or an (insurance backed) Structural Warranty is required by Property developers, Property Investors, Property Owners, New Build Contractors and Developers for all types of commercial or residential properties, Speculative House Builders, Leaseholders and Extensions to existing commercial and residential properties.
BJP can offer specialist support and assistance for the following areas:
In support of the above, BJP can also provide a complete building services package including the following:
- Building Control for residential and commercial developments
- Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment
- Home Information Packs (HIPs)
- Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)
- Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)
- Residential & Commercial Air Pressure Testing
- Acoustic Testing
- International Projects
As construction specialists, we have access to a range of specialist providers and we can find you a cost effective solution and expert support.
All BJP clients also benefit from our BJP Business Care package that provides full insurance backed Legal Helpline, Tax Helpline, Employee Counselling Service as well as exclusive access to both legal and personal document templates.
Also included is a free personal and business insurance audit and a free, on-site, Health & Safety audit.
To obtain a quote or to obtain more information, please call Stephen Hegarty, or one of our specialist construction advisers on 0118 979 2121, or please complete the form below to obtain a quote.

GLOSSARYAcoustic Testing
Building Control for residential and commercial developments
Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
Home Information Packs (HIPs)
International Projects
Residential & Commercial Air Pressure Testing
Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM)
Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP)