Report a dangerous structure

The Building Control Partnership surveyors will respond immediately to any report of a suspected dangerous structure in the areas covered by either Fareham Borough Council, Gosport Borough Council, Havant Borough Council or Portsmouth City Council.

They will visit the site, assess the need for urgent action and make the necessary arrangements to have the risk removed or the site made safe.

This is a 24 hour service available any day of the week, please see out of hours contact numbers below.

What is a Dangerous Structure?

Potential danger can develop from neglected walls,  loose roof tiles and similar cladding, fire and/or storm damaged buildings, vehicle impact on buildings, unstable chimneys and numerous other hazards.

How to report a dangerous structure

• Use our online Report a Dangerous Structure form below
• Call 01329 824823 within office hours
• Email bcpartnership@fareham.gov.uk
• Visit one of our offices in person

Information to be provided

• The address of the dangerous structure
• A precise description of what you consider to be dangerous and photographs if possible
• The location of the dangerous structure on the site
• Any information known about the site ownership or access details that might help the Registered Building Inspector in dealing with the complaint
• Your name and contact number

Out of hours emergencies

Please contact the duty officer who will contact the relevant Building Control Partnership member of staff who will respond to the emergency.

• For Fareham addresses please call their out of hours number on 0800 374485
• For Gosport addresses please call their out of hours number on 0800 0280835
• For Havant addresses please call their out of hours number on 07442 453670
• For Portsmouth addresses please call their out of hours number on 023 9282 4244