Whatever type of building project you’re involved in, you need to make sure it’s compliant with building regulations and will stand up to scrutiny of planning inspectors.
Any failures to comply can delay builds, drive up costs and prove disastrous later if a completed build is found to have structural defects that make it unsafe.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking to extend or improve your current property, are building your dream home from the foundation, or are completing a commercial property development, you’ll have to meet strict building control rules.
That’s where we come in.
We are experts in building regulations and can provide Independent Building Control inspections.
Our Building Control Inspectors are approved by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and provide support and guidance throughout the construction stages of your building project.
Planning to extend or renovate a residential property?
Ensure your projects meet the highest standards of building regulations with building control advice for homeowners.
Planning to build or alter a commercial property or making changes to the way the premises will be used, then you’ll need planning permission and consent to carry out the work.
Make the application process smoother, more efficient and more cost-effective with advice from ABC+.
Accreditation.
Our surveyors hold at least one of the following qualifications.
Once your completed application has been approved by the local planning authority you’ll get an inspection service plan, which lays out the stages of the project that will need an inspection.
At each stage, you’ll need to inform the local council and planning authority when you reach an inspection stage, and also when the work has been completed so they can carry out a final inspection.
Once the final inspection has been completed, you’ll be issued a completion certificate.
Whether you need building control will depend on your individual project, but for major construction projects – whether residential or commercial – you’ll need to apply for building regulations so the local planning authority and carry out checks on the site to ensure the work is compliant.
Our team of experts can give you the advice you need to navigate through the building control process and improve the chances of having your application approved.
If you’re at the beginning of your construction project or at just getting started with planning, get in touch with us today.
