How do you get building regulations approval?

If the work you’re carrying out requires notifying your local authority, then you have two options:

• Hire a registered electrician, who is an approved government scheme provider
• Notify your local building control about the project yourself, before any work takes place

If you decide to notify the council yourself, you’ll have to allow a Building Control Officer to do a site visit. If they approve, you’ll then be issued a compliance certificate.

However, we recommend finding a registered electrician, if you can. Not only will this ensure a high standard of work, and protect you from cowboy practitioners, you’ll also receive a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate as part of the service. What’s more, if the work completed isn’t up the scratch, with a registered electrician, you’ll be able to log a formal complaint.

Resi’s building regulations package

If your taking on a larger project, something beyond a simple electrics job, you’ll probably need to create a building regulations package.

At Resi, we offer a comprehensive building regulations service. Using your existing planning drawings, we’ll be able to create…

• Preparation of technical drawings and construction notes
• Room data sheets
• Drainage design
• Party Wall guidance
• Structural Engineer recommendations and liaisons
• Budget guidance
• Council submission
• Tendering guidance and comparisons
• Plus aftercare

With our team of experts, we’ll make sure your project not only gets approval, but that you feel confident and safe going into your build. Our aftercare includes continued advice services, plus introductions to the best contractors and suppliers in your area. We vet every professional we recommend, ensure your home is in safe hands at every stage.