Structural Guides and Checklists

Find out about the structural design and installation of piled foundations with our Good Practice Guide to Piling.

Download our Guide to Building on Filled Ground where we outline good practice in relation to building on fill which is acceptable to LABC Warranty.

Download our Mining Guide for guidance on the requirements when building over, or in the vicinity of mine-workings, entries and features.

Learn about what LABC Warranty recognise as good practice in relation to the design and construction of Raft Foundations.

Download our guide on Vibro Stone Columns and their associated foundations, and learn the recognised good practice for design and installation.

Find out what we consider good practice in relation to the design of foundations in soluble rocks with our Solution Features in Soluble Rocks Guide.

Read our guide to understand the recognised good practice in relation to the content and provision of structural calculations when requested.

The following foundations checklist has been developed to support inspections and the risk management of LABC Warranty sites.

Download our checklist on Level Thresholds to help you comply with the requirements for Building Regulations and LABC Warranty's Technical Manual.

Discover when flashing and canopy trays are required, and the reasons why they are required with our easy to follow checklist on Canopy Roofs.

Download our Planning Process Flowchart which aims to help you successfully navigate through the planning process.

Not all structural warranty quotes are the same and provide the same level of cover. It is important to compare providers to understand the differences. Our New Homes Warranty Buyer Checklist below highlights some of the key areas to consider.

Not all structural warranty quotes are the same and provide the same level of cover. It is important to compare providers to understand the differences. Our Social Housing Warranty Buyer Checklist below highlights some of the key areas to consider.

Not all structural warranty quotes are the same and provide the same level of cover. It is important to compare providers to understand the differences. Our Social Self-Build Warranty Buyer Checklist below highlights some of the key areas to consider.