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- SchemeLegalIf you disagree: reviews and appealsIf you disagree with a decision on your defective concrete blocks grant application: how reviews and appeals work in general terms, and where to get help.
- EligibilitySchemeCheckAm I eligible for the redress scheme?Who qualifies for the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, why the first step is a Building Condition Assessment, and the evidence you need.
- PlanSupportSchemeHow do I find an engineer, architect or builder?Where to check the registers for engineers, architects and surveyors, plus a list of trades and contractors working in Donegal.
- UnderstandCheckThe science: what defective concrete isWhat defective concrete blocks are: how reactive minerals such as pyrrhotite make blocks expand, crack and crumble, and how I.S. 465 assesses homes.
- PlanLegalWhat does planning retention cost?Typical professional and council fees for a retention planning application in Donegal, so you know roughly what to expect.
- EligibilityTenancyLegalDoes my home need to be my main residence?The scheme is for homes lived in as a principal private residence. Here is what that means, and what to do if your case is unusual.