What is certification in the context of building work?
A17 – Depending upon the terms of the building contract, builders may be entitled to charge for their services and materials in installments, for example, on a monthly basis throughout the course of the work. Such contracts require the builder to present their proposed charges to the contract administrator who, if they are satisfied the work has been properly carried out, will certify the appropriate amount for payment to your builder. In those circumstances, the contract administrator has an obligation to see that work that has been properly carried out is certified for payment. They must do this within a set timescale. Certificates issued during the work are called “Interim” certificates, and when everything has been satisfactorily completed (including any defects period) a “Final” certificate is usually issued. Once a certificate has been issued, you are contractually required to make payment to your builder again, within a set timescale. If you are at any time dissatisfied with the
