Welcome to Building Control Solutions

Welcome to BCS, your Local Authority Building Control service in Berkshire, proudly delivered through a collaborative partnership between West Berkshire Council and Wokingham Borough Council. As part of the LABC network, we provide a comprehensive building control service across both local authority areas from a single location, ensuring that we can respond quickly and efficiently to your needs.

Our dedicated building control team is here to support you with expert advice on all aspects of building works, prioritising the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of those who use these structures. By leveraging our shared knowledge and experience, we aim to help you achieve compliance with building regulations in the most cost-effective manner while preserving your original design vision.

Involving us early in your project can significantly streamline the process, allowing us to offer invaluable guidance and support. We have established close links with other council services, and Berkshire Fire and Rescue, and we provide a unique development team approach that sets us apart in Local Authority Building Control.

We are proud of our accredited service quality and are committed to continuously improving our offerings. Whether you are a homeowner planning a home improvement project or seeking inspiration for enhancing your living space, we encourage you to view our website and reach out to us about your project.

If you’re unsure where to begin, the LABC Front Door is your first destination. Visit the LABC Front Door website for guidance tailored to homeowners and those involved in home improvement projects. Let us help you turn your ideas into reality!

Dear Natasha and Team Thank you and the admin team for your help on the issue of our completion certificate. We met our deadline but only due to your understanding and great customer service.

Gillian

I must say that the Building Control has been really helpful and provided right advice throughout the process. It's a very good team as I have observed. Keep up the good work to help the customers as you always do. Charles and Rohan are great assets to the Building control team in my view.

Pradeep

1. Thank you to the surveyor, Steve and the office team for pushing the final inspection and sign-off through. The sale of our property is back on track.

Anonymous

3. Thank you to Jo Rutland in particular, who's hand holding, explanations and assistance were utterly invaluable.

Anonymous

2. Thank you so much (from the bottom of my heart) for sending Charles and the colleague this morning. They were so refreshing and kind.

Anonymous