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Issue 01 · Homeowner BriefIndependent. Plain English.
Building an Extension?
Who's actually looking out for you?
Your builder is focused on construction. Your architect is focused on design. Building Control is focused on compliance.BuildJourney helps homeowners understand how it all fits together — before compliance issues become expensive problems.
IndependentBuilding Control expertiseNo commercial ties
"An independent voice in the room changes how the whole project is run."
— BuildJourney field notes
How BuildJourney Helps
Independent guidance, priced clearly.
Book Consultation
02 · Most popular for extensions
Extension Watch
£1,000
Independent guidance at key stages of your extension project.
03 · Loft conversions
Loft Watch
£1,000
Guidance through structural, fire safety and insulation stages.
04 · Self-build and new homes
New Build / Extensive Renovation
£2,000
Independent support across a new dwelling or extensive whole-house renovation.
What BuildJourney Does
The independent voice on your project.
- ✓Explains Building Regulations in plain English
- ✓Highlights potential compliance risks
- ✓Helps homeowners understand what they are signing
- ✓Reviews key stages of construction
- ✓Helps builders prepare for Building Control inspections
- ✓Supports architects and their clients during construction
Who We Help
Independent expertise — for homeowners first.
Primary
For Homeowners
Building work is complicated. BuildJourney helps homeowners understand Building Regulations requirements, identify potential compliance risks and navigate construction projects with confidence.
Also For
For Builders
Need a second opinion before Building Control arrives? BuildJourney helps builders identify potential compliance issues before inspections and avoid unnecessary delays.
Before You Sign Anything
The paperwork at the end of your build matters more than you think.
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that they may be required to sign compliance declarations at the end of their project. BuildJourney helps clients understand:
- → What the declarations mean
- → What responsibilities sit with each dutyholder
- → What questions should be asked before signing
The Build Journey
Every project moves through the same stages.
At each stage, BuildJourney can provide guidance — translating what's happening, what's coming next and what compliance evidence should be captured along the way.
Stage 1
Planning Approval
BuildJourney can provide guidance here
Stage 2
Builder Appointed
BuildJourney can provide guidance here
Stage 3
Groundworks
BuildJourney can provide guidance here
Stage 4
Structure
BuildJourney can provide guidance here
Stage 5
Insulation
BuildJourney can provide guidance here
Stage 6
Completion
BuildJourney can provide guidance here
Stage 7
Compliance Declaration
BuildJourney can provide guidance here
The Field Report
Real problems we see on homeowner projects.
Common compliance issues drawn from sites we've reviewed. None are rare. All are easier to prevent than to fix.
Drainage
Drainage below foundations
Existing drain runs discovered under proposed footings — and how to plan for it before, not after, the dig.
Structural
Missing structural information
Steel and beam connections installed without the engineer's detail. Often signed off late, sometimes not at all.
Thermal
Incorrect insulation installation
Cold bridges, missing layers, wrong product spec. Hidden behind plasterboard and very difficult to revisit later.
Fire
Missing fire protection
Compartmentation, fire doors and smoke alarms missed during fast-paced build phases.
Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation
Background and purge ventilation overlooked, leading to long-term condensation and air quality issues.
Variations
Unapproved changes during construction
On-site changes that depart from the approved drawings — without anyone flagging them to Building Control.
Inspection
Work covered up before inspection
Plastered, boarded or screeded before the inspector has seen what's beneath. Difficult to verify retrospectively.
Look closer
Would you have spotted this?
Short clips from real homeowner sites. Each one is connected to a full article, a related guide and a way to book a consultation — built to grow into a library of 100+ examples.
Clip #01
The drain you can't see
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Clip #02
Steel without paperwork
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Clip #03
Insulation that does nothing
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