Building warrants, forms and regulations

You may need a letter of comfort if:

• building work was carried out without approval
• a building warrant has expired
• a building warrant is not required

How to apply

You must pay the correct fee when you apply.

1. Unauthorised building work before 1 May 2005

You can request a letter of comfort if building work was completed without approval before 1 May 2005.

You must provide evidence showing when the work was carried out.

We may ask you to submit a building warrant application, depending on the type of work.

We will inspect the work and:

• aim to carry out the inspection within 10 working days
• tell you if further work is needed

If the inspection is satisfactory, we will issue a letter of comfort.

Fee

• £337.22 if the value of works is £7,500 or less
• if the value is over £7,500, fees are based on building warrant fee table.

Apply

Use our form to request an inspection of building works without approval:

Unauthorised building work after 1 May 2005

If work started after 1 May 2005 without approval:

• you must apply for a late building warrant through eBuildingStandards Scotland

If works have been completed without approval:

• you must apply for a late completion certificate through eBuildingStandards Scotland

You must provide:

• plans and specifications
• access for inspection (this may include exposing completed work)

All work must meet current building standards at the time of submission.

A 300% surcharge applies.

2. Expired building warrant before 1 May 2005

You can request a letter of comfort if:

• a building warrant expired before 1 May 2005, and
• no completion certificate was issued

If it complies with the approved plans, we will issue a letter of comfort.

Fee

• £337.22

Apply

Use our form to request an inspection where a warrant has expired and no certificate of completion has been issued: