Residential & Domestic Building Control
When planning work on your home we can help you navigate Building Regulations so you know what you need to do and when. An approved Building Control Inspector can be with you within 48 hours to get the ball rolling and where possible the same inspector will be your point of contact for the entire project.
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One building control partner for all
your projects in Yorkshire
Expert Advice
or all commercial and
domestic projects
or all commercial and
domestic projects
Less time & effort
avoid dealing with multiple Building
Control departments
avoid dealing with multiple Building
Control departments
Faster
our approved building control
inspectors can be on site quickly
How it works
We notify the local authority – work can commence when the initial notice is approved or five working days have passed
When the work is complete, our inspectors carry out the final inspection
Send your plans/drawings to us and we’ll provide a quote
Our inspectors carry out site visits as and when required for your specific project
If work has been adhered to correctly a Final Certificate will be issued
What are Building Regualtions?
Building Regulations are a set of standards designed to ensure buildings are safe, accessible, energy efficient and healthy. These are set by Building Control, a local authority agency, and approved by Parliament.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or improve your home without formal approval you could risk prosecution or be forced to undo the improvements.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or improve your home without formal approval you could risk prosecution or be forced to undo the improvements.
These in-depth regulations relate to a number of areas of construction, such as:
- Electric and gas safety
- Fuel and power conservation
- Facilities provided for those with disabilities
- Ease of access
- Health and safety
- Structural performance
- Drains
- Ventilation
- Fire safety and means of escape
What is Building Control?
The Building Control service ensures all building work, sports grounds and public venues meet current Building Regulations.
Fundamentally, Building Control protects the public from dangerous structures, encourages sustainability, exposes rogue traders and educates and advises building professionals. It enforces legislation to protect people’s health and safety in the build environment.
Fundamentally, Building Control protects the public from dangerous structures, encourages sustainability, exposes rogue traders and educates and advises building professionals. It enforces legislation to protect people’s health and safety in the build environment.
When do I need Building Control?
Whether you are having a new kitchen installed, having an extension built or renovating an old house, the work will probably need to meet the requirements of current Building Regulations.
Other types of work include:
Other types of work include:
- Loft conversions
- Barn conversions
- New or replacement boilers
- Garage conversions
- Refurbishment work including structural alterations
- Installing electricity to a shed
- Replacement of windows, roof lights, roof windows or external glazed doors
For detailed information on Building Regulations visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents
Example project
Building Regulations are a set of standards designed to ensure buildings are safe, accessible, energy efficient and healthy. These are set by Building Control, a local authority agency, and approved by Parliament.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or improve your home without formal approval you could risk prosecution or be forced to undo the improvements.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or improve your home without formal approval you could risk prosecution or be forced to undo the improvements.
Employee profile
Building Regulations are a set of standards designed to ensure buildings are safe, accessible, energy efficient and healthy. These are set by Building Control, a local authority agency, and approved by Parliament.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or
Example project
Building Regulations are a set of standards designed to ensure buildings are safe, accessible, energy efficient and healthy. These are set by Building Control, a local authority agency, and approved by Parliament.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or improve your home without formal approval you could risk prosecution or be forced to undo the improvements.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or improve your home without formal approval you could risk prosecution or be forced to undo the improvements.
Employee profile
Building Regulations are a set of standards designed to ensure buildings are safe, accessible, energy efficient and healthy. These are set by Building Control, a local authority agency, and approved by Parliament.
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or
If you’re planning work on your home you will need to comply with Building Regulations as it is a legal requirement. If you build or
Why should I use an independent
building control service?
Speed
On site quicker than a local authority inspector.
On site quicker than a local authority inspector.
Customer Service
More likely to have a dedicated inspector.
More likely to have a dedicated inspector.
Flexibility
More flexible around site visits and office hours.
More flexible around site visits and office hours.
Experience
A wealth of knowledge of all projects including more niche ones.
A wealth of knowledge of all projects including more niche ones.
