We respond to all reports of dangerous buildings, walls and structures in Blackburn with Darwen, on a 24 hour, 365 day a year basis.
Dangerous buildings or structures can be caused by things such as a general decay or collapse, fire, an accident involving a vehicle or a gas explosion.
Dangerous buildings are controlled by us under sections 77 and 78 of the Building Act 1984.
How to report a dangerous building
If you believe a building or structure poses an immediate risk to public safety, you can contact us.
- Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council: 01254 778901 this line is available from 8:30am to 5pm. You can also call the out of hours line on 01254 585585
To help us respond effectively, please have the following information available:
- house or building number
- street name
- town
- nature of problem
- your contact name and telephone number (this will be kept confidential)