Whether you currently own a property that you wish to improve, or you are thinking of buying a property, then you may wish to consider employing a Chartered Building Surveyor to offer advice and guidance.

As a practice we offer both Architectural Design services and Building Survey services. Buying a new home is a big financial commitment, so understandably you may wish to seek advice as to the condition of the property before committing to purchase, in doing so you will be aware of any repairs required that may affect the value of the property and the future maintenance involved.

We also have extensive experience in architectural design, so if you are considering a new extension or alterations to improve the layout of your property, we can help guide you through the design process from start to finish.

Get in touch with us to set up a free design meeting or to obtain a survey quotation. Simply fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page, or if you prefer pick up the phone or send us an email, to see how we may be able to help you.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

As chartered surveyors we have the benefit of closely inspecting buildings as they deteriorate, we are able to identify weaknesses in their original design, or in the way they have been adapted over time. This puts us in a great position to be able to consider the durability of a structure and future maintenance issues at the design stage, along with considering the fundamentals of appearance and functionality.

RESIDENTIAL SURVEYS

The RICS Homebuyer (without valuation) survey is an inspection and report service on the condition of a property. The Homebuyer survey is designated a Level 2 survey by the RICS and is suitable for more modern properties of traditional construction. We offer the RICS Homebuyer survey for properties built from around 1830 onward. This type of survey provides a numbered conditional rating system to more easily identify urgent issues and repairs which may affect the value of the property, and important issues for you to consider prior to commitment to purchase. A more detailed explanation of the RICS Homebuyer survey can be found here

“Matthew provided an excellent architectural solution from start to finish. He understood our brief perfectly and willingly made various recommendations during the design process to ensure we achieved the best and most suitable result from our project. Matthew also liaised with the council planning department every step of the way and answered any queries promptly and thoroughly. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Matthew’s services to prospective clients.”

— JONATHAN M

““We would have no hesitation in recommending Matthew’s services. He designed an extension to meet the needs of our property, which is within a conservation area, providing ideas and solutions with great attention to detail. He handled the planning and building regulations process from start to finish keeping us well informed along the way. Matthew was very approachable, professional and efficient throughout the whole process””

— CHLOE D