FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I be sure that the information you use to complete the Rebuild Cost Assessment is up-to-date?
All of our Rebuild Cost Assessment reports are quality assured prior to release by a member of our experienced team. The team have access to up-to-date rebuilding cost data available to guide them, such as the Building Cost Information Service compiled and maintained by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Can we assess listed properties?
Can we have a discount code our clients can use when placing an order directly with you?
We can supply you with a discount code, however this depends on you meeting certain criteria in terms of numbers of orders placed etc. We suggest you discuss this with an Account Manager, by calling 01305 215535.
Do we provide assessments on properties in Northern Ireland?
Do we provide assessments on properties in the Channel Islands?
Do your charges include VAT?
Yes. Like most commercial arrangements HMRC set specific rules and guidance with regard to VAT and how it is charged (what products and services VAT will apply to and what rate). Our service, with respect to HMRC rules, is regarded as a Vatable supply and therefore all invoices for this service will have VAT added.
Does your assessment take all units/outbuildings into account or are these considered as separate properties?
Yes, the assessment will include all units/outbuildings within the boundaries of the property up to a limit of 7 and they will be separately recorded. If on receipt of the report a unit/outbuilding has not been recorded, please notify us immediately.
Does your desktop assessment take into account the materials the building is made from?
The buildings are assessed to include as much information as possible utilising the tools available to us at the time of the assessment. The notes within our Rebuild Cost Assessment report will clearly set out what is and isn’t included.
Google street maps does not show an up-to-date image of the property, will this affect the assessment?
We use a number of different sources of information to produce our Rebuild Cost Assessment reports. Our assessment does not solely rely on any one piece of information.
How can we feel reassured that RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com is a reliable, professional property assessment service?
The company behind RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com is Rebuild Cost Assessment Ltd, which is both ‘Regulated by RICS’ and a Chartered Building Consultancy (CBC) member of the Chartered Institute of Building. We are also FSQS (Financial Services Qualification System) accredited. FSQS is a community of financial institutions including banks, building societies, insurance companies and investment services who have all collaborated to agree a single standard for demonstrating compliance to regulators, internal policies and governance controls. You can find out more on our About Us page here.
How do I place an order?
Simply visit the ‘Insurance Brokers’ section of our website and look for the ‘Place Order’ button at the top of the page. You will need to have a Broker Account in order to use this facility. Your Broker Account number will be requested as part of the process.
How does a valuation work?
How long does a desktop assessment take?
We provide a status for how long our desktop assessments are currently taking at the top of the homepage of our website. If it becomes apparent an assessment may take longer than this, we will contact you and advise you accordingly.
How long does a site assessment take?
This will typically range between 1 -3 hours however this will very much depend on the size and location of the property.
How much does a desktop Rebuild Cost Assessment cost?
Our desktop Rebuild Cost Assessments cost £193.50 per property, including VAT. However, if you qualify for a Broker Account with us, or if you refer a significant number of clients to our service, we can offer discounted prices.
How much does a site assessment cost?
The cost of a site Rebuild Cost Assessment depends on several factors, including the location and type of property involved. This means we only offer individual quotations per property for site assessments.
I have another question which hasn’t been answered here. What should I do?
Please use our online chat facility, which is available over to the right on any page of our website, or send an email to info@rebuildcostassessment.com or call us on 01305 215535.
I would like to make a complaint. How do I go about this?
Please see our complaints policy here: https://www.rebuildcostassessment.com/policy-complaint