Preston City Council Building Control provides a friendly, helpful and efficient Building Control and Public Safety service to meet the needs of the community. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction, and are a publicly accountable and independent service.

We will work with you to help ensure building work meets national standards and to secure a built environment which is safe, healthy and accessible.

Your Quality Team:

For all the help and advice you need from pre-application through to a locally available and comprehensive on-site service, contact 01772 906913 or e-mail buildingcontrol@preston.gov.uk

Advice:

We have a highly qualified and experienced team of Building Control surveyors who will discuss and advise on proposed building projects at all stages of the construction process.

Local Knowledge:

We have a team of professional and technical staff who provide an extensive knowledge of local conditions and problems.

Same Day Service:

We will carry out site inspections on the same day if the request is made before 10.00am. All our surveyors can be contacted on mobile phones or by e-mail.

Impartiality:

We are completely impartial. We aim to give a professional, prompt and courteous service.

The council is committed to ensuring that services are appropriate to all without discrimination. Should you have any specific comments relating to the service you require or have received, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01772 906913. 

Preston City Council Building Control is an ISO9001:2000 accredited Quality Management Service, as well as meeting the criteria of the Charter Mark Standard for Customer Service Excellence.