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Our Building Control services are currently severely restricted

This means that the processing of applications, inspection visits and related paperwork is taking much longer than expected. We request that all communications, including requests for inspections, are emailed to building.control@dudley.gov.uk. In your email please include the application reference number, the site address, a phone number to contact you, and the reason for the site visit. Without this information, we won't be able to answer your questions or schedule an inspection.

For new Building Control applications, please email building.control@dudley.gov.uk. Alternatively you may use provision from an Approved Inspector. If you choose to apply through us, you are accepting that the regulation timelines for registering your application, scheduling inspections, and getting paperwork and certificates may not be achieved.

We're sorry for the inconvenience. We are working to fix these issues as quickly as we can

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Site Inspections

There are various stages throughout the building process when you will need to ask Building Control to carry out inspections

There are various stages throughout the building process when you will need to ask us to carry out inspections before covering up stages of work. This is applicable to both Full Plans and Building Notice routes and is a legal requirement. The stages are listed below.

  1. Commencement of Work - requires 48 hours notice
  2. Excavations and foundations
  3. Concrete foundation laid
  4. Oversite concrete
  5. Damp proof course
  6. Drains ready for inspection
  7. Drains covered, completion of building work
  8. Completion of works - requires not more than 5 days afterwards

It is normal practice to notify us in writing for commencement of work. Other statutory inspections must be notified by phone or in writing.

In calculating the number of days due, allowance must be made for weekends and Public Holidays, or day appointed for public Thanksgiving or mourning.

Completion Certificate

Once the work is successfully completed the Council will issue you with a Completion Certificate provided that a request was made at the time of submitting the application.

Regulation 17(4) - A certificate given in accordance with this regulation shall be evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the requirements specified in the certificate have been complied with.

How to book a site inspection

Please note: The submission of this form does not constitute confirmation that an inspection will be possible on the requested date.

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Request a site inspection

If I am not satisfied with the service I have received from the Council, how do I complain?

If you feel we have failed to provide you with good service or are concerned about the progress of your inspection, please contact us and we will endeavour to resolve any concerns you may have. We also have a formal complaints procedure.