About Us

Completion Certificates Scotland is a Glasgow-based company with one clear mission: keeping Scottish house sales on track when building regulations paperwork goes missing.

The problem we solve

In Scotland, most significant home alterations—from loft conversions and extensions to removing internal walls—require a Building Warrant before work begins, followed by a Completion Certificate once work finishes. Without these documents, a house sale can stall.

The law is strict: it is an offence to occupy a new building, conversion, or extension without an accepted Completion Certificate. Buyers' solicitors will raise this as an issue, and lenders are often unwilling to release mortgage funds until everything is in order. Without the certificate, building insurance may even be invalidated.

This becomes especially problematic when:

• > Work was done years ago and the owner didn't realise a warrant was needed

• > A warrant was obtained but expired (valid for 3 years) and no completion certificate was ever issued

• > The previous owner made changes without paperwork

• > The sale is well underway when the issue is discovered

How we help

We specialise in resolving these exact situations. Our service involves dealing directly with the council's Building Standards department—including Glasgow City Council and other Scottish authorities—so the sale keeps moving.

Depending on the scenario, we may:

• > Apply for a Late Completion Certificate where no warrant was obtained

• > Request an extension of validity for an expired warrant

• > Arrange for a Letter of Comfort (typically for pre-2005 work)

• > Coordinate inspections with council surveyors

We understand the urgency: sale dates don't move. With Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, council resources face additional demands, making our local knowledge and direct council relationships more valuable than ever. Our job is to navigate the bureaucracy so you don't have to.

Whether you're a homeowner, solicitor, or estate agent, we provide the swift, practical solution that keeps your transaction on track.