Building regulations and advice
If you're planning on doing building works, make sure you know about the regulations and what insurance you may need.
Planning permission and building regulations
You may need planning permission and/or building control approval before starting building works.
Find advice on home improvements and building regulations on LABC Front Door
Building warranties and insurance
You may wish to insure yourself against stalled or unsatisfactory works. There's a range of products that could help:
- New build residential homes warranty (Local Authority Building Control website)
- Commercial cover against latent defects (Local Authority Building Control Warranty website)
Your right to cancel
You have the right to cancel most types of contract within 14 days.
Find out more about your right to cancel (Citizens Advice website)