Refurbishment drawings in Manchester
Send us your floor plan. You get a 3D preview, layout options and an A3 drawing set with a schedule of quantities, in millimetres and square metres, priced per m² of floor area.
Building control in Manchester: what we found
Manchester City Council building control
- Apply for building regulation approval before work starts.
- Two routes: a full plans application, or a building notice without plans if you are confident the work complies.
- Charges are worked out case by case; the council quotes on request. The plan charge is paid when you apply, the inspection charge after the first inspection.
Sources: Manchester City Council, Apply for building regulation approval and Building regulations charges, read 10 Oct 2026 via a search summary.
Rules that apply across England
- You can use the local authority's building control service or a private registered building control approver.
- Higher-risk buildings, defined as at least 7 storeys or 18 metres high with residential units, need approval from the Building Safety Regulator before work starts.
- You do not need to apply yourself for work done by someone registered with a competent person scheme, such as many electricians and heating engineers.
- Without approval you may not have the compliance certificates you need when you sell.
Source: GOV.UK, Building regulations approval, read 10 Oct 2026.
What we deliver
Builder set
A3 sheets for strip-out, partitions, electrical, plumbing, heating and finishes, plus a schedule of quantities.
Engineer add-on
Removing a load-bearing wall needs structural calculations. A UK partner structural engineer prepares them.
Free calculator
Rough quantities for one room: plasterboard, paint and flooring.
Prices from £79. See the full price list, or email us your plan.