Housing Alterations

Do you propose to add an extension or conservatory to  your house, convert the loft , or erect a garage, wall or fence?  Then it is likely that you will need permission in the form of a Building Warrant.

Have you carried out unauthorised work and are  selling your house? You may need a 'Letter of Comfort'.

Below are direct links to Guidance Notes, and to our main Building Control and Public Safety website. 

All the documents on this website for downloading are available as PDFs and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. This software can be freely downloaded from the Adobe Website.

• Building Control and Public Safety website

Guidance Notes

• How to apply for a Building Warrant - Guidance for domestic applications  (PDF 31kb  2 pages)  
• Domestic building works where no Building Warrant is required   (PDF 32kb  2 pages)
• Building Warrant - Guidance Notes and Fees  (PDF 74kb  4 pages)
• Letters of Comfort - Guidance Notes   (PDF 32kb  2 pages)

If you wish to make an appointment, visit our office, or make a comment or complaint about the service, please contact us by any of the methods given below.

Contact us:
Building Control and Public Safety
Development & Regeneration Services
231 George Street
Glasgow G1 1RX.

Phone: 0141 287 8555

Fax: 0141 287 5588
E-mail: building.control@drs.glasgow.gov.uk
Office hours: 9.00am –5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Dangerous Buildings
Please do not report possible dangerous buildings by email

Business hours -phone: 0141 287 8555
Outwith business hours -phone: 0845 270 1558
(emergency callout staff).

Please note that if you are calling in person to the office, the main reception desk is only staffed until 4.00pm on a Friday. It is recommended that you phone to make an appointment with the appropriate surveyor if you intend to visit our office.

The operation of a flexible working system means that it may be possible to contact a member of staff by phone between 8.00am - 6.00pm