Loft Conversions: From Design to Final Certificate A loft conversion can provide additional living space within an existing property, but the project also needs to be considered in relation to the Building Regulations. Whether you are a homeowner planning a conversion or an architect preparing drawings, understanding the Building Control process can help you plan …

What Happens When Your Plans Are Reviewed? Preparing plans for a building project involves more than deciding how the finished development will look. The proposed design must also address the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations. For homeowners, architects and developers, Building Regulations plan checking is an important part of the Building Control process. Complete …

What Is Needed Before a Final Certificate? Completing building work is an important milestone, but reaching the end of construction does not automatically mean the Building Control process is complete. Before Complete Building Control Ltd (CBC) can issue a Final Certificate, the necessary paperwork, certification and compliance information must be in order. One important part …

Building Control for a Commercial Refurbishment Commercial refurbishment projects can range from relatively straightforward alterations through to significant changes involving layouts, structure, fire safety, accessibility and building services. As a result, one of the questions that should be considered early in a refurbishment project is how the proposed work will be affected by the Building …

A guide to Building Control in Cheshire Whether you are extending a home, altering an existing building or planning a commercial development, Building Control is an important consideration from the early stages of a project. Complete Building Control Ltd (CBC) provides professional Building Control services across Cheshire, supporting homeowners, architects, developers, designers and contractors through …

Building Control in London – What are your options? If you are planning a building project in London, Building Control is an important part of ensuring that the work complies with the Building Regulations. For homeowners, architects, developers and contractors, considering Building Control early can help a project progress more smoothly and identify potential compliance …

One of the questions we’re often asked by clients is what a Building Control inspection actually involves. The answer depends on the project and, importantly, what stage the work has reached. At Complete Building Control Ltd, our Registered Building Inspectors work with site teams throughout construction, carrying out the necessary inspections at the appropriate stages …

Planning an extension, conversion, refurbishment or new development in Birmingham? One of the things you’ll need to consider is whether your project needs Building Regulations approval. It’s an area that can sometimes cause confusion, particularly because Building Regulations and Planning Permission are not the same thing. A project may not need Planning Permission but can still …

If you’re planning building work, you may have heard the term private Building Control and wondered what it means or how it differs from using your local authority. For many building projects in England, you have a choice over who provides your Building Control service. Complete Building Control Ltd (CBC) provides a professional Building Control service for …

Requests for Part Final Certificates are becoming more common place. This guidance note looks to bring about a common understanding and interpretation of the approach Complete Building Control Ltd should take. Occupation Prior To Completion Of Works Regulation 19 Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 allows for the occupation of a building …