Providing customer focused building control services within Luton. Working with local tradesman and professionals to raise the quality of build in our town.

Luton
Joined June 2020
#homeowners and #builders Remember to notify your local authority about your building works before you start the works. Our friendly team give unbiased advice and support throughout the process. Submit your application online m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Env…
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Please read press statement from CICAIR in relation to Assent Building Control Limited following Luton Council's successful prosecution in September 2020. cicair.org.uk/information-re… #buildingsafety #buildingcontrol #CICAIR #LABC #LutonCouncil
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Please read this press release from Luton Council, regarding the successful prosecution of an Approved Inspector, Assent Building Control Ltd. m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/new…
Builder’s latest price higher than original estimate? Check Ask Anna’s Question of the Week on material shortages and why this is happening. ow.ly/opNp50FPwTG #homeowners #homeimprovement
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@ControlLuton supporting our colleagues in @BedsFire yesterday for a Dangerous Structures Call Out, attending a devastating house fire in Luton. Great response too from @lutoncouncil BTS team.
An outbuilding can be a practical space to have alongside your home. Find out whether you would need a building regulations approval here ow.ly/32W250FEoVH #homeimprovement #homerenovation #homeowners #renovation #buildingcontrol
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Shocking results when you build illegally without the right permissions or use @ControlLuton to check building works comply with Building Regs. This legislation is there to protect people! Email [email protected] to help keep you safe. #buildingsafety #labc
We carried out over 200 inspections of building works in Luton during April ! We provide unbiased and supportive inspections to ensure your building project meets Building Regulations so please contact [email protected] or 01582 546607 for your next inspection.
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Don't forget! You may need a Build Over Agreement if you are planning on building over or near a manhole. Contact Thames Water for further information thameswater.co.uk/help/home-…
Building a new office in the garden, or large shed... make sure you read this article to see if Building Regulations apply labc.co.uk/news/does-my-new-… #LABC #buildingregs
@ControlLuton - Luton Building Control's team responded to a Dangerous Structure call out on Saturday evening after a car collided with a brick wall. Thanks to @lutoncouncil Building Technical Services who demolished the wall and fenced off safely. #drivesafe #LABC
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Our first post on LABC's new Front Door website! #Homeowners - planning #homeimprovements like a #garageconversion, #extension, #conservatory or #loftconversion? Read this: bit.ly/3qAfADv
We received over 6,500 calls to our general contact number in the last 10 months....... thats averaging 28 per day, and doesn't include calls directly to our mobiles or emails. We are all still homeworking, so please bear with us if we don't call you back immediately😄
Thinking about having building works - consider your neighbours too. #Tip3 - BE CONSIDERATE - works often mean dust, rubbish, and noise. Check if your neighbour works nightshift? Tell your builder to not block driveways or trespass and keep site tidy! #neighbourtips #LABC
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Thinking about building works - consider your neighbours too. #Tip2 - PARTYWALL ACT - this is a framework for preventing and resolving disputes for both parties - for further help go to gov.uk/guidance/party-wall-e… #neighbourtips #LABC #buildingworks
Thinking about Building Works - consider your neighbours too. #Tip1 TALK - Let you neighbour's know about your building project, show them plans, let them know when works are starting etc. #neighbourtips #LABC #buildingworks
Remember if you are selling your home you will need Completion Certificates to show any building works at your property meet Building Regulations. Contact [email protected] for your copy.
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@ControlLuton attending another Dangerous Structure in Luton. Fallen wall which has been taped off and the owners contacted to make safe.