Our Services

Services Sancoe Offer

Professional Building Regulations consultancy you can rely on.

DESIGN OR SITE REVIEW

Building Regulations Design Advice

Our comprehensive design or site checking service ensures your project complies with all relevant legislation. During the design stage we work closely with designers, engineers and clients to identify any design issues early and provide clear, practical guidance and solutions on how to achieve compliance. Our aim is to give you certainty that your design meets the regulations before work begins, avoiding costly delays and rework on site.

During the construction phase if a contravention has been highlighted on a Building Control Inspection we provide advice and solutions to get your project back on track.

What's Included

  • Detailed plan assessment
  • Technical guidance & support

BRPD SERVICE

Building Regulations Principal Designer

This is a legally mandated Dutyholder role in England (from Oct 2023) and Wales (from July 2026). Introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022,responsible for planning, managing and monitoring the design process toensure the completed building complies with all Building Regulations.

Our experienced surveyors will assist in your design process, ensuring any design changes are made in line with the Regulations and align onsite, particularly in regards to structural and fire safety.

BRPD vs CDM Principal Designer Duties

Whilst they sound similar, a BRPD is different from a CDM PD which focuses on (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015)

  • CDM PD focuses on health and safety during the construction phase to protect contractors/workers
  • BRPD focuses on the final/complete building and its occupants.

CLERK OF WORKS

Site Inspections and On-Site Monitoring

Our experienced inspectors carry out thorough site inspections at tailored (key) stages throughout your project. We check that the work is beingcarried out in accordance with the approved plans and meets BuildingRegulations standards prior to the appointed Building Control Body/RBIvisit to ensure no issues will be encountered.

We're proactive in identifying any issues or deviations from the approveddesign, working with your team to resolve them quickly and minimizedisruption. We provide clear written records of each visit includingphotographs and any action points.

Example of typical inspection stages for a domestic extension or new-build

  • Foundation excavations
  • DPC & slab/oversite preparation
  • Underground drainage (prior to covering)
  • If applicable ay structural steelwork and intermediary floors
  • Pre-plaster/first fix electrical, plumbing and above ground drainage.
  • Completion