Dangerous Structures
We are often contacted by the emergency services for advice and help in dealing with dangerous structures e.g. following fire, explosion, vehicular impact, or the sudden collapse of buildings etc.
If you are concerned that a building or structure may be dangerous you can contact us at any time. In the interests of public safety, Senior Building Control Surveyors are on call 24 hours a day every day of the year to give immediate attention to dangerous structures.
To notify us of a dangerous building or structure, please call us on:
0208 547 4699 or 4701 during office hours
(Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm)
020 8547 5800 when the office is closed.
● When necessary the danger will be removed immediately by the Council’s own specialist emergency contractors under the close supervision of an experienced Senior Building Control Surveyor who will ensure that work is carried out in the most appropriate way.
● If we need to take this action in respect of your property we will make every effort to contact you first. If this is not possible, a card will usually be left at the premises indicating what action has had to be taken and who should be contacted for further advice.
● If your property is in a dangerous condition, but is not considered an immediate danger, a formal Dangerous Structure Notice may have to be served, but we will give you reasonable time to respond and offer a point of contact for further guidance.
● Should we have to take emergency action to remove or secure a dangerous structure then we will recharge the owner to cover both our reasonable administration costs and our contractor’s charges.
● Where minor defects are found in premises we will usually offer informal advice on the best way of rectifying problems without charge.