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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Completion certificates

If your works have a satisfactory final inspection by the Building Control Officer, you will receive a completion certificate.

The completion certificate will be useful in future property transactions and may be required by solicitors, banks or building societies. 

If you are the property owner and can provide a building control application number, full address of the site location and a description of the works, we can give you a copy of the certificate. Please note there is a charge of £20.50 per copy as below:

  • Building Control completion certificate pre 2001 £20.50
  • Building Control completion letter pre 1991 £20.50

Please email your request to buildingcontrol@guildford.gov.uk or call 01483 444000. We will respond to your request within 10 working days.

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Payment can be made by debit/credit card over the telephone or in person at our main reception. 

If, following a local / history search, it is discovered that a final inspection was not carried out, we can arrange a date for inspection.