Newton is proud of its leading technical services, enabling it to support specifiers with designs since the 1930s. The company has maintained its Professional Indemnity Insurance for waterproofing design for over 20 years and is delighted to now formally offer a bespoke Waterproofing Design Service, backed by its insurers and Professional Indemnity policy.
Bringing together the client, the specifier, the supplier, and the contractor, the Waterproofing Design Partnership delivers a ‘golden thread’ of waterproofing expertise, supported by Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Working with the specifier, Newton’s approved contractors can take full liability at any design stage, acting as the designated waterproofing designer in compliance with the British Standard, and delivering the specialist expertise required by the Building Safety Act.
On design completion, an approved contractor takes the liability for the waterproofing under their own PI, securing the quality of the design and providing the client with a guaranteed installation.
Enjoy the peace of mind in knowing your project is in capable hands and trust The Waterproofing Design Partnership for excellence in waterproofing.
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It is becoming increasingly difficult for specifiers and contractors to secure Professional Indemnity cover for waterproofing designs in the current market.
‘We are in the phase of the market cycle where in general, insurer capacity is withdrawing from the market, competition is reducing, premium rates are increasing, policy coverage is narrowing and insurers are being highly selective about which risks they choose to insure.’ Insurance Market Conditions Q3 2020, Evans Mockler*
With more than 170 years in business, Newton Waterproofing Systems is a leading independent supplier of waterproofing systems for all below-ground structures, no matter the size.
Not only does Newton supply an extensive range of products, but it also has a team of dedicated technical staff that can provide support for your project – from design through to post-installation maintenance via a network of specialist contractors. Newton’s site support team are also available to undertake quality assurance visits and on-site training when required.
The British Standard for Waterproofing, BS 8102:2022, recommends that a waterproofing specialist should be appointed as part of the design team so that an integrated waterproofing solution is created. The waterproofing specialist should:
– be suitably qualified and experienced commensurate with the type and size of the proposed project
– be capable of devising solutions that accommodate the various project constraints and needs with an understanding of construction forms and sequencing
– provide the design team with information and guidance that assists with and influences the design, installation and future maintenance of the waterproofed structure.
If the RIBA stages are used, a waterproofing specialist should be appointed before the technical design stage at the latest.
By employing Newton’s team of industry-qualified experts, you will benefit from the expertise and knowledge of one of the most experienced companies in the UK waterproofing industry.
Qualifying projects can also benefit from the Newton Latent Defects Guarantee. The guarantee is the first meaningful, insurance policy from a UK waterproofing supplier that is backed by an A-rated, UK-based insurer, and provides up to 12 years of cover for all structural waterproofing defects arising from workmanship, design, and/or materials. All policies are assessed on a case-by-case basis by Newton’s insurer at the design stage.
For further information on our bespoke design service or Latent Defects Insurance Guarantee, speak with a member of Newton’s Design Department, call 01732 360 095, email [email protected], or fill out the contact form below.
*Evans Mockler, August 2020. Insurance Market Conditions Q3 2020.
Newton Waterproofing Systems,
Newton House,
17-20 Sovereign Way,
Tonbridge,
Kent,
United Kingdom,
TN9 1RH
Phone: 01732 360 095
Fax: 01732 359 033
E-mail: [email protected]
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