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How BuildRegs Works

BuildRegs provides a straightforward way to obtain the Building Regulation drawings and structural calculations required for home extensions and residential alterations.

Upload your architect drawings, receive a clear quote, and once approved we prepare the documentation required for Building Control approval.

The Process

A Simple Process Designed for Home Extension Projects

Planning an extension involves several stages, and the technical documentation required for Building Regulations can sometimes be confusing.

BuildRegs was designed to simplify this stage of the process by providing a clear and efficient route to obtaining the drawings and structural calculations required.

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Step 1 — Upload Your Plans

Upload Your Architect Drawings

Send us your architect drawings using the Upload Plans page.

Plans can be uploaded in PDF or DWG format and should show the proposed layout of the project.

If you have any notes from your architect, builder or Building Control, you can include these with the submission.

Step 2 — Project Review

We Review Your Project

Once your drawings are received, the project is reviewed to identify the documentation typically required for Building Regulations.

This may include:

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Step 3 — Receive Your Quote

Fixed Quote Provided by Email

After reviewing the project, we send a fixed quote by email for the drawings and structural calculations required.

This allows you to understand the cost clearly before any work begins.

There are no hidden charges.

Step 4 — Documentation Prepared

Drawings & Structural Calculations Prepared

Once the quote is approved, the required documentation is prepared.

This typically includes:

These documents are prepared to support Building Regulations approval.

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Step 5 — Documents Delivered

Documents Delivered Ready for Building Control

Your completed documentation is delivered by email and can be used as part of the Building Control submission process.

Most projects are delivered within 7 working days once confirmed.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Information That Helps Us Review Your Project

To review your project and provide an accurate quote, please upload:

Architect drawings in PDF or DWG format

Project address or postcode

Brief description of the works

Any notes or comments from Building Control (if available)

If you only have preliminary drawings available, you can still upload them and we will review what is available.

PROJECT TYPES WE SUPPORT

Typical Residential Projects

BuildRegs supports a wide range of residential extension projects, including:

Why Use BuildRegs

A Straightforward Approach to Structural Calculations & Building Regulation Drawings

BuildRegs focuses specifically on residential extension projects, allowing the service to be structured around the typical requirements of homeowners, architects and builders.

The aim is to provide:

Clear

Straightforward pricing and simple communication.

Efficient

Projects delivered within a predictable timeframe.

Accessible

An online process that allows plans to be reviewed quickly.

Specialised

Focused specifically on residential extensions and structural alterations.

About BuildRegs

BuildRegs was created to simplify the technical stage of home extensions.

Many homeowners reach a point where architectural drawings are ready but remain unsure what structural calculations or Building Regulation drawings are required to move forward.

BuildRegs provides a simple route through that stage.

Upload your plans, receive a quote, and obtain the documentation required for the next stage of your project.

Helping homeowners navigate the technical requirements of home extensions.

James Whitaker

Founder – BuildRegs

Ready to Start Your Project?

Upload your architect drawings and we will review the project and provide a fixed quote for the drawings and structural calculations required.

Most quotes within 24 hours · Secure digital delivery · Documentation prepared for Building Control

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