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Dangerous Structures Guidance

This is delegated to the Building Control Unit during office hours and out of hours it is carried out by the Structural Engineers Group.

Where there are dangerous structures which require immediate action, and the owner cannot be located, the Local Authority will arrange for a nominated contractor to attend site and remove the danger, and will recharge the owner for all expenses incurred.

Out of hours Dangerous Structures: 5pm-8am Mon-Fri, Weekends and Public holidays

Contact Details

Telephone: (General) 020 8430 2000
Alternate Telephone: (Out of hours) 020 8552 9587

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm
Saturday 9am to 1pm

Emergency Telephone:

At all other times, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, please call 020 8472 9624

Address:

Building Control
East Ham Town Hall Annexe
330-354 Barking Road
East Ham
London
E6 2RT

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