Full measurement, photographic and level surveys can be undertaken of sites and/or buildings.

Survey information used to produce accurate and well presented CAD drawings.

Building survey carried out to ascertain current condition of individual building elements in order to identify reactive and planned maintenance requirements.
Reports produced with priority ratings, elemental life expectancy and budget costings.

Life cycle cost analysis and planned maintenance strategies can be developed to suit clients specific requirements.

Building defects are often mistakenly identified or incorrectly repaired, both of which can have costly and inconvenient unforeseen consequences.

We approach building defect investigation and diagnosis with a systematic and logical approach – which results in a thorough understanding of the problem and a detailed specification of remedial work.

Specialist inspection tools are utilised to analyse and diagnose the reasons for decay or failure.

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 is legislation that governs building work in the following categories:

• Work on an existing wall or structure shared with another property
• Building a free standing wall or a wall of a building up to or astride the boundary with a neighbouring property
• Excavating near a neighbouring building

If your proposed works are covered by the Party Wall etc. Act, then you must correctly notify all affected neighbours by sending a Party Wall Notice.

We can provide initial consultation, assistance with preparation and serving of the various party wall notices, acting as building owners’ surveyor, adjoining owners’ surveyor or agreed surveyor.

If you have received a notification then you must respond correctly to avoid prejudicing your position.  As specialist Party Wall Surveyors we can offer a professional and bespoke personal service to residential and commercial occupiers and owners affected by party wall matters and can advise on the need for a Party Wall Award or Party Wall Agreement.

Under Part III of ‘The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), service providers are required to ensure that a building is fully accessible. Buildings need to be assessed and ‘reasonable steps’ taken to remove or alter physical barriers.

The access audit is the first stage of the service, which involves a thorough site survey to identify problems and provide recommendations for improvement. This information is then documented in a detailed written report, supported by photographic evidence. In addition, the prioritisation of identified work and cost estimates can also be provided.

Further to the access audit reports, a design service can then be provided for physical alterations required within the building surveyed. For example, the provision of accessible toilet facilities and access ramps will require detailed drawings and accurate specifications.

Access audits and design work are carried out in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice. Reference to the British Standard 8300: 2001, Part M of the Building Regulations, and the Merseyside Code of Practice on Access & Mobility ensures that all information provided is accurate and up-to-date.

For more information visit ‘The Centre for Accessible Environments’ website (www.cae.org.uk).

We can prepare Feasibility Studies to evaluate the most appropriate re-use of existing, redundant or under used buildings. 

An early, realistic and competent study can be critical to the long term success of the rehabilitation of a building.