Request an inspection
Site inspections: We no longer offer same day inspections same day inspections. Please book before 4pm for a next day inspection (Monday to Friday). This will allow site inspections to be performed earlier in the day. Thank you.
About site inspections
Site inspections are carried out Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Please note we are unable to provide same day site inspections. Please book inspections before 4pm for a next day site inspection (Monday to Friday).
Inspections will normally be carried out 10am to 3pm. Due to the variable nature of the time taken on individual site inspections we are unable to arrange specific appointment times.
Additionally, inspections can sometimes be tailored to meet individual needs but would need to be prearranged with one of our Building Control Surveyors and will be dependent on availability.
Inspections can be requested at any stage of the work by either the owner or the builder but must be made for the following:
- commencement of work (48 hours notice)
- excavation of foundations before concreting
- foundations when constructed
- damp proof course (DPC) when laid
- oversite floor area (before being concreted over)
- drains (before backfilling)
- drains (after backfilling)
- prior to occupation (five working days notice)
- completion of work
The following inspections also normally form part of the inspection process:
- floor structure
- roof structure
- structural beams and supporting elements
- insulation
- soakaway
Request a site inspection
Please note: requesting an inspection doesn't automatically confirm a site inspection booking - you will need to be contacted by us for confirmation of the visit.
You can request an inspection in the following ways:
By using the LABC app:
Now you can request site inspections through your mobile device while out on site - to find out more please see:
Online: please complete and submit the form below:
In writing:
- Building Control,
Adur & Worthing Councils
Worthing Town Hall,
Chapel Road,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN11 1HA
By telephone:
- 01903 221385
Note: Inspections are normally carried out to 10am to 3pm. Please book inspections before 4pm for a next day site inspection (Monday to Friday).
By email:
- building.control@adur-worthing.gov.uk
Note: Inspections are normally carried out to 10am to 3pm. Please book inspections before 4pm for a next day site inspection (Monday to Friday).
By text:
- Text the word INSPECTION to 07537 415 761 giving full details
Note: Inspections are normally carried out to 10am to 3pm. Please book inspections before 4pm for a next day site inspection (Monday to Friday).
Please provide the following information when requesting an inspection:
- site address
- application number (if known)
- name
- contact number
- date inspection required
- stage of work
- any additional information, ie 'working at rear of property'
Delay in work? Please cancel your booking
In the event that the work has been delayed, but an inspection has been booked, please contact us to cancel the appointment as soon as possible to avoid a wasted journey.
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Get in touch:
Building Control
01903 221068 or 01903 221385 or 01903 221418
Page last updated: 07 June 2024