So you’ve just had a brand new conservatory fitted, whether it is a smaller scale uPVC conservatory or a larger Victorian style structure. You’re most likely looking forward to enjoying all the comforts that come with it. However, before you sign off on everything and before you complete any transactions with your installers it is worth taking one final look to double check that everything is in order.
To the untrained eye it might well look like a job well done but here are a few possible issues you may have missed on first inspection. After all, it has probably cost you a fair amount of money and you should make sure it has been done to the upmost standard. No matter what type of job it has been, from uPVC conservatories to Victorian conservatories, Edwardian to P-Shaped, this quick checklist is worth looking at.
1) Firstly, has everything been finished to a neat and tidy standard? There is no reason for it to look anything less.
2) Have the builders cleared away all of their rubbish and building material? Ideally, from the moment they leave you should be able to get to work decorating.
3) Look closely at your window fittings, checking for smears of adhesive sealant. If there are smears visible it may mean the mastic hasn’t been applied correctly and the job could have been rushed. Also check to see if the sealant is consistent with no gaps.
4) If you have had a solar film fitted to reduce overheating, check to see if this has been smoothly applied to the glass without bubbles, rips or tears. If you have had special glass fitted to reduce UV rays, make sure they don’t look any different to your other panes of glass. If the glass looks different this could mean the glass has been installed the wrong way round!
5) Check each window and door to make sure they open and close easily. You shouldn’t have to force them or lift them to open. Also, are all of the windows and doors level with each other?
6) If you have double glazing make sure there is no mist in between the frames. This may be a sign that the seal that keeps the air inside has been breached.
If you notice any of these points or find anything else that looks suspect or that you are not fully satisfied with, now is the best time to raise any issues. If you leave it and raise an issue at a later date, the builders will have to organize a time to come out and may try to charge you again. Chances are they won’t be in a hurry once they’ve been paid and the job has been signed off!
