Windows replaced in 2017 with no guarantee

Window and Door jobs can be self signed off by companies that have gone through the vetting of FENSA or CERTASS, failing that, the local building authority can sign building regulations off. Companies like ourselves that sign up with CERTASS or FENSA have to provide 10 year guarantee insurance along with certificates. It is not mandatory to have certificates for new windows or doors however if you want to increase the price of your property using the windows and doors and have a guarantee for if problems arise then you should always use companies that are registered with FENSA or CERTASS, and provide guarantees.

Hi If the people are not fensa registered who fitted the windows then you can go to your local council and they will check the installation and sign them off for you for a small fee. Hope that helps

Lots of people have windows fitted without fensa certificate I myself have fitted windows without fensa certificate.Im not sure if it's right or wrong but as far as I'm concerned/aware there is no legal legislation saying you have to certificate,but I'm not 100%. I have had fensa call me to ask if I want to be fensa registered and that I can if I pay a fee so im not 100% if its legally binding or something the fitter as to pay for to join not many 1 man traders like me are fensa registered it's mainly big companies but even then it's the company registered not the person who fits ...so as I say im not 100% But not having certificate does not mean you cant sell / buy your house In some cases the warranty doesnt even carry over to new owners

Think your surveyors report can tell you if they are ok. Your solicitor is being a bit "extra" but it may be a stipulation of a mortgage company. Mainly though i see fensa accreditation as little more than a sales tool. in my opinion that is. If they have a kite mark on the glass and they are correctly installed then whats the problem? . The guarantees aren't worth toffee.