Please note, between Christmas and New Year’s Day we will be open 29th to 31st December, offering a reduced service. We will be open for business as usual from 0830 Friday 2nd January 2026. Dangerous structures can be reported to 08081 687794.
Request an inspection
By phone
01449 724512
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
By app
LABC Inspection Request App
Report a dangerous structure
By phone
01449 724510
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
08081 687794
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
General enquiries
By phone
01449 724510
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
By email
building.control@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Speak to an Inspector
Our Senior and Area Registered Building Inspectors are available to discuss your project or applications directly. They are usually available before 10 am or after 3 pm daily before or after their site visits. Please leave a voicemail if you are unable to get through to them.
The districts are split into eight areas, with a dedicated inspector serving each. If you are not sure which area you are based in download the Building Control Team Contact and Area information. Alternatively, you can view the inspector details below.
Area 1
Matthew Rawlings, Senior Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724506
Mobile: 07801 587869
Email Matthew Rawlings
Area 2
Tony Fitch, Area Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724504
Mobile: 07801 587874
Email Tony Fitch
Area 3
Robin Bater, Area Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724769
Mobile: 07850 882701
Email Robin Bater
Area 4
Chris Hill, Area Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01473 260999
Mobile: 07596 889307
Email Chris Hill
Area 5
Mark Cross, Area Registered Building Inspector (Wed-Fri only)
Phone: 01449 724981
Mobile: 07786 660183
Email Mark Cross
Area 6
Sarah Fanning, Area Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724652
Mobile: 07860 829555
Email Sarah Fanning
Area 7
Mark Polley, Area Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724950
Mobile: 07850 882703
Email Mark Polley
Area 8
Keith Theobald, Area Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724986
Mobile: 07860 827131
Email Keith Theobald
Assistant and Trainee RBIs
Anthony Ashford, Assistant Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724604
Mobile: 07926 066865
Email Anthony Ashford
Brieze Bradford, Assistant Registered Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724566
Mobile: 07546 687062
Email Brieze Bradford
David Clarke, Trainee Building Inspector
Phone: 01449 724544
Mobile: 07742 067528
Email David Clarke
Contact our Head of Building Control
For marketing enquiries
Andrea Welsh
Business Engagement and Marketing Officer
Phone 01449 724874
Email Andrea Welsh
For Planning enquiries
Call 0300 1234000 and select option 5, followed by option 3
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