Building regulation inspection guidelines: new build

We will need to inspect your building work at various stages (check list below). You may need to notify your building control surveyor at several stages, depending on the nature of the work. Please contact Central Building Control Partnership when the work has reached the appropriate stage.

Inspection stages

• Commencement notification (minimum 2 days notice required)
• Excavation for foundations
• Foundation reinforcement
• Concrete foundations
• Oversite (i.e. floor slab preparation and/or floor insulation)
• Damp proof course
• Drains ready for inspection
• Drains backfilled and ready for test
• Floor Joists fixed
• Roof carcase fixed
• Structural beams prior to covering up
• Pre-plaster/insulation
• Occupation of the building (5 days prior to occupation)
• Final completion (within 5 days)

We offer next (working) day inspections, when requested by 2pm Monday to Friday.

When requesting an inspection, please quote:

• Name
• Full site address
• Application number
• Stage of inspection required
• Daytime contact telephone number

Please note: failing to notify Central Building Control Partnership at the appropriate stage may result in you having to uncover or remove the work.