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Book a building regulations inspection

Before an inspection can be booked, you must have submitted an application explaining what the works are. Apply for building regulations approval.

Once you have submitted an application any of the methods below can be used to book the inspection.

Site inspections are carried out Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. 

To complete the form you will need

  • name and contact details of site contact
  • the site address 
  • information about the type of inspection 
  • a preferred date and time 
Book an inspection

An inspection can be booked by you, the builder or agent. 

We cannot guarantee a specific time slot for the inspection but you can indicate if you would prefer morning or afternoon. 

Phone 0191 433 3150 by 9.30am for a same-day inspection.

Local Authority Building Control (LABC) app

Do you book inspections on a regular basis?  Why wait till you're back in the office - use your phone or tablet to book an inspection by downloading the LABC site inspections app (opens new window), available for Apple or Android devices.

Book a building regulations inspection

Before an inspection can be booked, you must have submitted an application explaining what the works are. Apply for building regulations approval.

Once you have submitted an application any of the methods below can be used to book the inspection.

Please ensure that your fees have been paid prior to booking your inspection. You can Pay your fees online.

Building Control Surveyors and the area they cover
SurveyorPhoneWard
Jamie Gargett07895 207 989
  • Ryton Crookhill and Stella    
  • Chopwell and Rowlands Gill    
  • Crawcrook and Greenside       
  • Blaydon    
  • Winlaton and High Spen
Stephen Steward07766 442 926
  • Dunston Hill and Whickham East
  • Whickham South and Sunniside
  • Dunston and Teams
  • Whickham North
  • Lobley Hill and Bensham
Ian Thorogood07795 021 971
  • Bridges
  • Felling
  • Pelaw and Heworth 
  • Windy Nook and Whitehills
  • High Fell
  • Wardley and Leam Lane 
Lloyd Simpson07740 516 206
  • Birtley    
  • Chowdene    
  • Lamesley 
  • Deckham
  • Low Fell
  • Saltwell