Non-Traditional Housing | Michael Dyson Associates Ltd

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Non-Traditional Housing Specialists

Our extensive involvement with Non-Traditional properties has allowed us to build a strong, experienced team of Engineers, Building Surveyors and Technicians who have amassed a significant amount of unique experience in this specialised area.

Today, we work with private owners, Right to Buy schemes, Councils and Housing Associations to re-issue PRC Certificates, repair original non-traditional properties, complete specialist structural condition surveys, and provide property-specific advice.

Why work with Michael Dyson Associates Ltd?

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd is one of the only original engineers still trading today who worked alongside PRC Homes Ltd (subsidiary of the National House Building Council) in the design and execution of approved PRC Homes Licences.

PRC Certificates

Owners of precast reinforced concrete (PRC) properties and prospective owners of PRC properties often encounter issues in relation to mortgage-ability. The vast majority of mortgage lenders will not lend on a property without a PRC Certificate. This certificate provides the lender with reassurance and proof that the concrete elements within the property have been removed or made redundant in line with an approved scheme or licence.

If you think that your property is repaired; however, you don’t hold the correct documentation, please don’t worry. In some cases, local authorities carried out repairs but, did not issue certificates to the residents. Alternatively, documentation may have been misplaced over the years. There are a number of options in this case; please refer to Our Services, and do not hesitate to get in touch.

If you are aware your property hasn’t been repaired, we can provide you with a step-by-step process to achieve mortgage-ability. Michael Dyson Associates Ltd are based in Honley, Yorkshire; however, work all over the country.

Our Services

Retrospective PRC Certificate

Around the UK, there are a significant number of Precast Reinforced Concrete (PRC) properties which have undergone structural works. However, many of these houses, although repaired to a standard equivalent to a PRC Homes Licence, do not have the accompanying PRC certificate. A retrospective inspection, completed by one of our surveyors, can confirm the type of repair and, if appropriate, issue a PRC certificate tailored to your property.

Structural Condition Surveys

For properties not classified as Designated Defective, for potential property investors, or cash buyers, we specialise in Structural Condition Surveys to provide an overview of property condition and potential future investment requirements. The scope of services is dependent on the property type; however, covers concrete, timber and steel frame properties.

Royalty Inspection Repair and Rebuild

A large number of unrepaired Precast Reinforced Concrete (PRC) properties remain around the UK. Designated Defective PRC properties in their original state are un-mortgageable. We were one of the original engineers who designed repairs following the designation in 1984, and we continue to assist property owners with the repair and certification of their properties under our Royalty and Inspection service. This service includes stage inspections, advice, support and certification.

Review of Archives

If you believe your property has been previously repaired either privately or by a Council / Housing Association, a review of our archives can be completed. This archive review may allow a PRC Certificate to be issued without completion of a Retrospective Inspection, dependent on the results. Should the search not return a previously-issued PRC Certificate, we will be happy to advise you of the next steps.

Testimonials

What some of our customers are saying

Michael Dyson Associates Limited delivered a high quality service on time and to budget and their professional & technical team were responsive to our needs particularly when dealing with our tenants.
Stafford and Rural Homes

The ongoing phases for Pembrokeshire Council and also private clients over the past 5 years , has made our working relationship a pleasure to deal with & has seen Michael Dyson Associates rise to the challenge and they have formed a key part in ensuring the project has run smoothly and to a very high standard.
S C Construction & Build

The professionalism and supportive approach from your staff has contributed to the success of the project and is, as always, well received.
Whitefriars Housing