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Building Control

Compliance with the building regulations is essential to ensure the health & safety of persons in and about a building. The regulations also promote energy efficiency in buildings and contribute to meeting the needs of disabled people.

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What is this service?

Why choose our services?

We have specialist advice and knowledge, covering:

  • local ground conditions and existing buildings

  • building regulations compliance

  • links to council departments and other agencies like the London Fire Brigade and Thames Water

We offer:

  • next day site inspection visits (where requests are made before 3pm the day before the inspection date)

  • reports on dangerous structures – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our online system gives you 24-hour access and enables you to:

  • access building control records from 2002

  • make an application

  • track an application's progress

  • book a site inspection

We turn things around quickly:

  • plans checked within 10 working days of receipt

  • site inspection visits are available in either AM or PM slots

  • completion certificates issued within 5 working days of a satisfactory inspection

Although we are local, we are also a member of the national Local Authority Building Control organisation (LABC) so:

  • we can partner with other local authorities to offer regular clients a plans approval service for developments anywhere in England or Wales.

  • offer a range of warranties to add value to your project

  • provide access to a wide range of associated services and expertise through LABC Consult.

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