RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTROL SERVICES

London building control ensures that building work complies with the Building Regulations in England and Wales. Whether you're planning a home extension, loft conversion, basement excavation, renovation or a new self-build home, London Building Control provides independent verification that your project meets the required standards for structural safety, fire safety, accessibility, energy efficiency and overall compliance.

Under the Building Safety Act 2022, building control providers must be registered as Registered Building Control Approvers (RBCAs). London Building Control, a Bureau Veritas company, achieved this designation in April 2024, valid until April 2029. This means London Building Control can deliver building control services for all residential projects, including higher-risk buildings (HRBs) subject to enhanced regulatory oversight.

For homeowners, self-builders, and residential developers, choosing an independent building control provider offers flexibility, expertise, and a partner focused on enabling compliant, stress-free project delivery.

London Building Control specialises in residential building control, providing:

• Pre-application advice to identify regulatory requirements early
• Full plan appraisal to confirm designs meet Building Regulations
• Site inspections at critical construction stages
• Completion certification demonstrating regulatory compliance
• Ongoing liaison with homeowners, architects, and contractors

While London Building Control works across a range of sectors, we have particular expertise in residential building control, helping homeowners, self-builders and residential developers achieve compliance with confidence.

London Building Control combines the strength and assurance of Bureau Veritas with a personal, responsive service, giving you direct access to experienced building control surveyors who will guide you through every stage of your project.

With a network of regional offices across London, the South, the North, Hertfordshire, the South West and the Midlands, our regional teams deliver building control services throughout England and Wales, providing clients with the benefits of local expertise, responsive service and nationally consistent standards. Wherever your project is based, you'll have access to experienced surveyors who understand local requirements and are committed to supporting your project from start to finish.

Unlike local authority building control, London Building Control is not constrained by statutory timescales. They work to your project programme, providing responsive, proactive support when you need it.

Access the broader capabilities of Bureau Veritas, including fire engineering, structural inspections, CDM consultancy, and RAAC surveys, for comprehensive project support.