Dangerous structures

We work closely with other services to ensure public safety when structures become dangerous. This may include:

There are two categories of dangerous structure:

Imminent. These are considered at risk of collapse and must be secured for public safety. Emergency works may be arranged and recharged to the landowner who has prime responsibility for the condition of the structure.
Hazardous – These are considered unstable, but not imminently dangerous. The owner is given a reasonable time to remove the danger. Failure to respond may result in a Magistrates Court Order being obtained.

More information can be found on the Local Authority Building Control website: Dangerous structures | LABC

How to report a Dangerous Structure

Ring Building Control on 0115 9013740 during working hours (voicemail messages will only be accessed during working hours)
Ring 0800 096 0306 outside of working hours
Email buildingcontrol@gedling.gov.uk (emails will only be accessed during working hours)

It will help us if you can provide as much information as possible when you report a dangerous structure, including:

Your contact details
The address and exact location of structure
The type of structure
The visible damage to the structure and/or the reason for your concern
Photographs of the damage (but please do not endanger yourself when taking photographs)

We may also ask whether you are prepared to allow our inspector to access your property to view the structure.

What will we do?

We will respond to the report within 2 working hours
A building control inspector will visit the structure and assess what needs to be done.
If the structure is considered dangerous, the property owner will be identified and instructed to arrange for works to make the property safe.
In the case of immediate danger, we may employ an emergency contractor to carry out works to make the property safe.
A barrier may be erected to safeguard the public.
We may also contact the emergency services.