About us


We have over 40 years’ experience in all areas of Building Control but tend to concentrate on what we are good at, that being Residential, Domestic, and Commercial works.

A speedy, simple service across all construction sectors. 

Our common sense approach on building regulations approval delivers a speedy, simple service across all sectors.


We carry out building control on all domestic and residential projects and offer the same high level, pro-active service whether you’re

a major commercial contractor working on a multi-million pound development scheme or a self-builder planning your dream home.


With our fully qualified, highly experienced team we have the confidence and capability to back our professional judgement and are always open to innovative ideas in design and construction methods.


We also provide pre-planning and pre-tender consultancy. Early project involvement allows us to deliver reduced construction and lifecycle building costs.

A full plans appraisal is followed by rigorous site inspections leading to full completion certification.


Operating from a national network of offices we provide consistency in interpretation and approach via a single point of contact regardless of the location of the project.


Alpha Building Control Ltd are licensed by the Construction Industry Council to implement the Building Regulations across England and Wales.

Your Team, here to help

Joe Ayre

Managing Director

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Aaron Bridges

Operations Director

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Helen Bridges

Business Support Team Leader

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Joe Ayre

Managing Director

Joe started his career ‘on the tools’, working as a joiner. That day-to-day experience of working on construction sites gave him a fantastic grounding and appreciation of the skills required and challenges that need to be overcome to deliver safe and sustainable buildings that are fit for purpose.


He has always strived to put this practical experience to the best possible use – he even built his family home – and has passed much of this knowledge onto colleagues, clients and other professionals.


Moving into building control, he worked for several authorities in the north and south of England before entering the private sector which enabled him to progress in different directions with posts at senior and strategic levels.


As a senior building surveyor with Zurich Building Guarantees, Joe was part of a surveying/inspection team for Zurich’s latent defects warranty products. Subsequently, he worked in regional and management positions at various approved inspectors before setting up HomeProof Structural Warranties.



Joe takes great pride in leading a team of dedicated professionals who are client-focused and retain a personal, professional, practical approach.


Aaron Bridges

Operations Director

After 14 years serving with the British Army, Aaron moved into the built environment, beginning his new career as a Training Consultant before moving into building control within the private sector.


A Leeds Beckett Graduate in Building Surveying, a winner of the RICS Ken Hawley prize for academic achievement, and a Charted Building Engineer with CABE, Aaron has a number of years experience within building control and latent defects insurance.


Highly motivated, with an extensive background encompassing legislation understanding, technical quality, and excellent subject matter expertise in coaching and mentoring, Aaron works closely with the technical team to deliver a first-class service to clients.


Helen Bridges

Office Manager

After a 15 year career in dental nursing, Helen took up a new challenge by changing her career direction into HR and Administration in the insurance sector. Working as our Administration Manager, she has streamlined the HR and administration processes whilst managing the administration team and supporting the Managing Director as his PA.

Don't just take our word for it:

“I have tried other products that worked fine, but this one is certainly the best of them all. It brings efficiency to a new level of simplicity.”

Jane Faber, York

“If you are looking for a high quality company, I highly recommend this one. They are the very best in the field, no compromise.”

John Smith, Preston

“The service is friendly and the results are always of the highest quality. This is the best company I have ever worked with.” 

Madelaine Taylor, Manchester

“The first time I tried this company, I was hooked. Everything was so fabulous and easy. I’ll never go back to anyone else.”

Sheila Marks, Stevenage

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