Residential Services:
From traditional housing to high rise developments
At SOCOTEC, we provide comprehensive Building Control services to homeowners, architects, and builders across England and Wales. From small-scale renovations to large-scale new-build developments, we can assist with the regulatory requirements needed to for your project to meet safety and compliance standards.
With our highly skilled team of experts spread across 28 offices throughout England and Wales, no matter where your project is located, we are on hand to help you, whether you're planning a loft conversion, basement project, extension, or complete new build. You can count on SOCOTEC to uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, without compromising on customer service.
Take the stress out of your home improvement project - get in touch with our Building Control team today.
Types of residential projects we work on
Homeowners | Commercial residential projects |
|---|---|
House Extensions | Change of Use |
Loft Conversions | Flats & Assisted Living |
Basement Conversions | Large Scale Residential Refurbishments |
Self-build projects | New build projects |
Architects
Homeowners
Property Developers / Portfolio Holders
Builders
Steps to Approval
Initial Notice
An Initial Notice is a given by us, your private Building Control provider, to your Local Authority. This informs the Local Authority that SOCOTEC Building Control are to act as the Building Control Body for the works.
Plan Checks
We review your project’s plans and will provide a clear schedule identifying areas of noncompliance with the Building Regulations.
Site Inspections
Throughout the construction process, our team conducts regular site inspections to verify, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the works presented to us align with submitted and reviewed plans and comply with regulatory requirements. These inspections are crucial to ascertain the robustness of the regulatory process.
Final Certificates
Once your project is complete and declarations have been provided by the dutyholders, we provide a Final Certificate, which is the statutory evidence required on completion of a project.
