Completion Certificates

One of the most important documents issued by Building Control is the Completion Certificate. This is the final stage in the application procedure, completing the process.

Building Control Surveyors carry out on-site inspections at various stages of construction and on satisfactory completion of the work, a Completion Certificate is issued. The Certificate gives the date of the final inspection carried out and states that, as far as can be reasonably ascertained, the work carried out conforms to the Building Regulations.

The importance of a Completion Certificate cannot be over-emphasised. It verifies that a property complies with legal guidelines and has been subject to Building Regulations. For this reason it also facilitates the conveyancing process for all those involved ie house owners, developers, solicitors, banks, building societies and purchasers.

As the final part of the process, a Completion Certificate is forwarded to the applicant, following a satisfactory final inspection. Further copies may be issued on request which may be subject to a charge.