Site inspections must happen at various stages during the works. When your application is registered we will provide you with a site inspection service plan which will list the site inspections required by us. You should then contact Building Control to arrange these inspections.
It is the duty holders responsibility to contact Building Control to arrange the inspections.
How to request a site inspection
Phone/email
You can call or email Building Control to request a site inspection.
Online request
Requesting an inspection online anytime
You can also apply for a site inspection visit by filling out our online e-form anytime.
| Type of inspection | Description of what the inspection will cover |
|---|---|
| Commencement | This first inspection allows you to meet and discuss your proposals and next course of action with your building control surveyor. Particularly important for Building Notice applications where no plans have been submitted for approval. |
| Foundations | Allows ground conditions to be checked to ensure that the foundations are sufficient to carry the load of your proposals. This inspection must take place before the foundation concrete is poured. |
| Over site materials | An inspection will be made before floor areas are covered to ensure materials over the site are suitable. |
| Damp-proof courses and membranes | Wall damp-proof courses, floor damp proof membranes and methane barriers are to be inspected prior to covering with brickwork or concrete. |
| Drainage alignment and falls | All new drainage is inspected for alignment prior to covering over and to ensure adequate access and fall is provided. |
| Support works | Allows for the inspection of any structural support works prior to covering over, such as steel or timber beams. |
| Floor joists or beams | Any new or altered floor joists or beams are to be inspected prior to covering up. |
| Roof structure | Allows for the inspection of any roof structures prior to covering up. |
| Insulation | Once insulations have been installed prior to covering over. |
| Pre-plaster | Allows for the inspection of hidden work and is to be carried out prior to surfaces being plaster boarded. |
| Drain test | Wherever possible the new drainage systems should have a water test carried out on them to check for performance and water tightness. |
| Prior to occupation | If you intend to occupy the building prior to completion of the full works, we need to carry out an inspection before occupation. |
| Completion | Give building control surveyors notification immediately the works are completed to allow this inspection to be carried out. If everything is found to be satisfactory a completion certificate will be issued. |
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