Building control and approved inspectors in Birmingham
4 practices covering Birmingham. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.
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Building control provider serving Birmingham.
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UK private building-control practice with current public business website and contact email.
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UK private building-control practice with current public business website and contact email.
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UK private building-control practice with current public business website and contact email.
How to choose a building control provider in Birmingham
Every extension, conversion, structural opening and rewire needs building control approval, either through your council or a registered building control approver. Arrange it before work starts.
- Decide between your local authority and a registered building control approver early.
- Confirm how many inspections are included and what triggers an extra charge.
- Ask how much notice they need for each inspection stage.
- Keep the completion certificate: you will need it when you sell.
- Check who notifies the council if you use a private approver.
What building control and approved inspectors in Birmingham typically work on
- Full plans checks
- Building notice inspections
- Structural, drainage and insulation inspections
- Regularisation of work done without approval
- Completion certificates
Typical 2026 fees for building control and approved inspectors
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Building notice, small works | £350 - £750 |
| Full plans, extension | £700 - £1,500 |
| Loft conversion | £700 - £1,400 |
| Regularisation certificate | £800 - £2,000 |
| Air tightness or SAP assessment | £250 - £700 |
Indicative 2026 UK ranges, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Common questions
- Is building control the same as planning permission?
- No. Planning controls what you may build; building control checks that it is built safely and to the regulations. Many projects need both.
- What does building control cost in 2026?
- Around £700 to £1,500 for a typical domestic extension on a full plans application.
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