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DBCP has amalgamated the experience and knowledge of eight established Local Authority Building Control Services from; Derby City Council, Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council, North East Derbyshire District Council, Bolsover District Council, Amber Valley Borough Council, High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

This collaboration has created the most effective and efficient service to deliver all your building control requirements.

To find out more about our services for both local and national building control projects please get in touch.

DBCP's Charging Scheme is available at our registered office: DBCP, Dunston Innovation Centre, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8NG.
Open Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm.
When arriving at the centre please ask for DBCP Building Control at reception indicating that you would like to have sight of the fee schedule and someone will be happy to assist.
DBCP hourly rate is: £81.40.

We're a regional building control service with national ambitions, offering:

  • Competitive pricing
  • Professionally qualified team
  • Effective and efficient service
  • Highly experienced in domestic, commercial, residential and historic buildings
  • Unrivalled local knowledge of ground conditions
  • Combined knowledge of eight Local Authorities
  • Site Inspections should be requested 24 hours ahead of required date (Monday – Friday)
  • Local and national projects
  • Complete end-to end service, from project inception to completion

Explore our full range of building control services...

Building Control

DBCP works to government codes of conduct and recognised industry regulations to protect people's safety and health and welfare in and around buildings.

Building Compliance

Every project is different, that’s why our Building Control service is bespoke to each individual project, ensuring the most effective and efficient service is provided.

Street Naming & Numbering

If your project is based within Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, we are responsible for street naming and numbering in those areas.

Demolitions & Dangerous Structures

From garden walls to entire buildings, we can advise and act on dangerous structures and help you through the process of submitting a demolition notice.

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DBCP is a Local Authority Building Control (LABC) partner

LABC represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales.

As an LABC partner, our team of professional surveyors provide fast, impartial advice and services on a 'not-for-profit' basis to home and property owners, architects, plan drawers, developers, building contractors and other professionals to ensure buildings are safe, healthy and efficient to meet the standards set by the building regulations.

We are committed to ensuring your project is delivered on time and to the highest standard possible; our partnership with LABC is just one of the ways we deliver this.

Our LABC partnership brings a wealth of benefits to our customers, including:

  • LABC Warranty. This protects your build from structural damage that may occur during the first 10 years after build completion
  • Easy access to the planning department, highways engineers and local fire services. This can significantly speed up your project and help ensure your deadlines are met.
  • In-depth expertise on structure, fire, acoustics, warranties, access, contamination, energy and sustainability from LABC specialists.

Some examples of our work with clients across Derbyshire

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Emergency Department

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Emergency Department

DBCP oversaw building control for Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s new £27 million Emergency Department; the hospital’s largest development in almost 40 years.

Matlock Spa

Supporting Phase 1 of the regeneration of Matlock's former Cawdor Quarry into the stunning residential scheme Matlock Spa.

Ashgate Hospicecare

Redeveloping bed bays at Ashgate Hospicecare into 9 single bedrooms, has created much-needed private spaces for patients.

Shirebrook Town Hall

We were delighted to be involved with the construction of a brand new town hall in Shirebrook – the first one the town has had!
Beauchief Homes

Beauchief Homes’ Stonegravels site, Chesterfield

"In my whole career this is one of the best sites I have ever visited. The standard of finish was excellent." Simon Rimington Building Control Surveyor, Derbyshire Building Control Partnership.
Wirksworth Heritage Centre

Wirksworth Heritage Centre

The story of Wirksworth - a fascinating and quirky market town on the southern edge of the Derbyshire Peak District – has been told in an equally fascinating Grade II listed building that DBCP was delighted to be involved with its conversion.
Lynnic Associates Barn Conversion

Barn Conversion

The Linked Barn is a prestigious barn conversion developed at Dunston Grange Farm by the two-time LABC award winning bespoke construction firm, Lynnic Associates Ltd
Jagger House

Single-Storey Extension

The rear of this 1920s semi-detached house was extended with a single-storey extension to create a large open plan, modern kitchen.