Last Updated: 03/05/2026
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the BuildRegs website and the services provided by BuildRegs.
By using the BuildRegs website, submitting project information, or requesting services, you agree to the Terms and Conditions set out below.
In these Terms and Conditions:
“BuildRegs”, “we”, “us” or “our” refers to the BuildRegs service.
“Client”, “you” or “your” refers to any individual or organisation requesting services from BuildRegs.
“Services” refers to the preparation of structural calculations, Building Regulation drawings and related technical documentation.
“Documentation” refers to structural calculations, drawings, reports or other documents provided by BuildRegs.
“Building Control” refers to the relevant local authority building control department or Approved Inspector responsible for Building Regulations compliance.
BuildRegs provides structural calculations and Building Regulation drawings based on the information, drawings and project details supplied by the Client.
The services provided by BuildRegs are limited solely to the preparation of structural calculations and related technical documentation for the project described in the submitted drawings.
Unless explicitly agreed in writing, the services provided by BuildRegs do not include:
Any services outside the preparation of structural calculations and documentation must be agreed separately in writing.
BuildRegs provides services remotely based on digital drawings and information submitted by the Client.
No site visits or physical inspections are included unless explicitly agreed in writing.
Clients should ensure that all relevant project information is provided before work begins.
Structural calculations prepared as part of the BuildRegs service may be prepared by qualified structural engineers working with BuildRegs.
Engineering calculations are prepared based on the drawings and information supplied by the Client.
BuildRegs relies on the accuracy and completeness of the information provided.
All structural calculations and documentation prepared by BuildRegs are based solely on the drawings, specifications and information supplied by the Client.
BuildRegs relies on the accuracy and completeness of this information and accepts no responsibility for errors arising from inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information provided by the Client or third parties.
Where the information supplied is later found to be incorrect or incomplete, revised documentation may be required and additional fees may apply.
Structural calculations and drawings prepared by BuildRegs are based solely on the project drawings and information supplied at the time of instruction.
If the design, layout, structural openings, beam spans or construction details change after the calculations have been prepared, the documentation may no longer be valid.
Any design changes must be reviewed by a suitably qualified professional before construction proceeds.
BuildRegs accepts no responsibility where structural calculations or drawings are used for construction works that differ from the original design information supplied.
Structural calculations and technical drawings prepared by BuildRegs are provided for design purposes only.
It is the responsibility of the contractor carrying out the construction work to ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the structural calculations, drawings and relevant Building Regulations.
BuildRegs does not supervise construction works, inspect installations or verify that construction has been carried out in accordance with the provided documentation.
Any deviation from the structural design or construction details must be reviewed by a suitably qualified professional before implementation.
BuildRegs accepts no responsibility for construction works carried out incorrectly or not in accordance with the provided documentation.
Contractors should ensure that the structural calculations and drawings are available on site during construction.
BuildRegs is not responsible for hidden or unforeseen structural conditions that may exist within a building.
Examples include concealed structural elements, deterioration of materials, or construction details not visible within the provided drawings.
If such conditions are discovered during construction, additional structural review may be required.
Documentation prepared by BuildRegs is intended to support the Building Regulations approval process.
Final approval remains the responsibility of the relevant Building Control authority or Approved Inspector.
Before construction work begins on site, Building Control will normally carry out a plan check to review the submitted documentation.
Building Control may request additional information, clarification or revisions as part of their review process.
BuildRegs provides structural calculations and technical documentation only.
BuildRegs does not act as Principal Designer, Principal Contractor or Construction Supervisor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
For domestic construction projects, the appointment of a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor is typically the responsibility of the architect, contractor or other party managing the construction works.
BuildRegs does not provide site supervision or construction management services.
The Client is responsible for:
BuildRegs accepts no responsibility for errors arising from incorrect or incomplete information supplied by the Client.
All documentation provided by BuildRegs is prepared specifically for the project described in the Client’s submitted drawings.
Documentation must not be:
If the project design changes, revised calculations or drawings may be required.
Fees for services are confirmed by quotation before work begins.
Work will normally commence once the Client accepts the quotation.
All pricing is provided as a fixed quote based on the scope of work identified during the project review.
If the project scope changes after work begins, additional fees may apply.
All documentation is delivered electronically unless otherwise agreed.
Typical residential projects are completed within approximately seven working days after the quotation has been accepted.
Delivery times may vary depending on project complexity.
Minor revisions requested by Building Control that relate to the original scope of work may be included.
Significant design changes or additional structural elements may require additional work and additional fees.
Refund requests are assessed based on the stage of the work at the time the request is made.
If a project is cancelled before work has commenced, a full refund may be issued.
If work has begun but has not yet been completed, a partial refund may be issued to reflect the work already carried out.
Once structural calculations, drawings or documentation have been completed and delivered to the Client, the service is considered fulfilled and refunds will not normally be provided.
Structural calculations and drawings are prepared specifically for each project based on the information supplied by the Client and therefore cannot be reused or resold.
Refunds will not be provided where documentation has been prepared in accordance with the drawings and information supplied by the Client.
BuildRegs maintains Professional Indemnity Insurance in relation to the preparation of structural calculations and technical documentation.
Insurance coverage applies only to the services provided by BuildRegs and does not extend to construction activities, contractor workmanship or third-party services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability of BuildRegs for any claim arising from the services provided shall be limited to the total fees paid by the Client for those services.
BuildRegs shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential or economic loss including, but not limited to:
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit or exclude liability where it would be unlawful to do so under applicable law.
All drawings, calculations and documentation remain the intellectual property of BuildRegs until full payment has been received.
Once payment is received, the Client is granted a licence to use the documentation solely for the project for which it was prepared.
Information provided on the BuildRegs website is intended for general guidance only.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information should not be relied upon as professional advice without reviewing the specific project details.
BuildRegs processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Information submitted through the website is used solely for the purpose of reviewing projects and providing services requested by the Client.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising from the use of this website or services provided by BuildRegs shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from the remaining Terms and Conditions.
The remaining provisions shall continue to remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
BuildRegs reserves the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.
The most current version will always be available on the website.
Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.
By using the BuildRegs website or submitting project information, you confirm that you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions.
