Will Building Control Spot Cowboy Builder & Project Mana

[DeludedAussie]

Just trying to get an idea of what BC will do - I want to build a single storey extension

I bought a book and can see the steps required to do the extension

If I hire a few people for each stage can I rely on building control to spot problems or will they only take a cursory glance?

For example will they check flashing was used when the roof goes up and that damp proof of walls has happened?

Gneerally interested in whether thats possible!

 

[JohnD]

you and your builders are responsible for building the thing properly.

If you and your builders are incompetent or can't be trusted to do that, find someone who can; and/or pay a lot of money to somebody else to supervise them continously and in great detail.

Untrustworthy people will bodge whenever your back is turned.

A BCO will make occasional brief visits at some of the key points.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Aye it is not within BC to check quality of construction through out just a few key stages. That said some will be more proactive than others but you should not rely on this. Get clued up yourself or employ someone who is.

 

[garyo]

It will vary from local authority to local authority and from officer to officer.

In my experience, if you're making a full-plans submission (I advise you take this route if you're new to the game) then they'll look at the plans in a good amount of detail, but during the site inspections it's extremely haphazard and random what they do/don't pick up on.

Going the full-plans route will also force you to think through exactly what you're doing, ask questions up front, and minimise your on-the-job surprises that might result in re-work.

Gary

 

[jeds]

Just bear in mind it is possible to do a crap job but comply with building regs.

 

[DeludedAussie]

Just bear in mind it is possible to do a crap job but comply with building regs.

Yeah thats what I am worried about !

 

[jeds]

Most builders will run rings around anybody that shows the slightest hesitation. If you're not sure youreself, and not 100% confident in your builder, employ somebody to monitor the job for you. It's a small cost (in the scheme of things) for peace of mind.

 

[limerockconstruction]

maybe if you employ a decent builder (who will be capable of PM'ing a smaller project), then at least you only have one person to worry about and one to hold to account?