Business Details
Specialist Historic Building Consultancy
We are an independent professional consultancy specialising in historic building advisory services across the UK and Europe. Our expertise spans listed and unlisted pre-1945 structures, from Iron Age forts to Art Deco flats, offering tailored solutions for domestic, industrial, commercial, and religious properties. Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we provide unbiased advice without commercial or governmental affiliations. Our team delivers cost-effective services including building condition surveys, damp and timber assessments, heritage impact evaluations, and architectural design.With deep technical knowledge and practical experience, we address challenges in purchasing, repairing, converting, and maintaining historic properties. We prioritise independent, client-focused solutions to overcome conservation complexities while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our services extend to party wall matters, site re-use evaluations, and periodic maintenance inspections, supporting clients from initial assessment through to project completion. Contact us via telephone or email for a comprehensive package tailored to your historic building needs.
Services
Building Condition Surveys
Heritage Impact Assessments
Damp and Timber Surveys
Architectural Design
Party Wall Advice
Highlights and features
- We offer RICS-regulated independent advice with no commercial affiliations
- Our team specialises in pre-1945 building conservation across diverse property types
- We provide practical solutions for complex historic building maintenance issues
- We deliver tailored services for listed and unlisted buildings nationwide
- Our consultancy addresses both regulatory compliance and technical challenges
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Services
Building Condition Surveys
Comprehensive evaluations of pre-1945 buildings to identify structural issues and conservation needs. Our RICS-regulated surveys provide detailed reports on building integrity, highlighting necessary repairs and maintenance requirements. This service supports informed decision-making for property transactions and renovation projects.
Heritage Impact Assessments
Specialist evaluations of potential impacts on historic buildings and landscapes. We assess development proposals against conservation guidelines, ensuring compliance with heritage legislation while maintaining architectural integrity. Our reports support planning applications and listed building consent processes.
Damp and Timber Surveys
Targeted inspections to diagnose dampness and timber decay in historic structures. Using non-invasive techniques, we identify moisture sources and recommend appropriate treatments that preserve building fabric while addressing structural concerns in accordance with conservation best practices.
Architectural Design
Design solutions for the adaptation and extension of pre-1945 buildings. Our services include planning specifications, conservation-focused modifications, and sympathetic design proposals that maintain historical character while meeting modern functional requirements across domestic and commercial contexts.
Party Wall Advice
Expert guidance on party wall matters for historic properties. We prepare schedules of condition, advise on legal obligations under the Party Wall Act, and facilitate agreements between adjoining owners to ensure compliance with statutory requirements during renovation works.
Questions
What services do you offer for historic buildings?
We provide condition surveys, damp assessments, heritage evaluations, architectural planning, and conservation advice for pre-1945 buildings across the UK and Europe.
How do you handle listed building regulations?
Our RICS-regulated team offers expert guidance on compliance with heritage legislation and conservation requirements for listed properties.
Can you assist with pre-purchase property appraisals?
Yes, we conduct detailed pre-purchase surveys to identify structural issues and conservation requirements for historic buildings.
Do you work with both domestic and commercial properties?
We support all property types including domestic, industrial, commercial, and religious buildings dating from pre-1945 periods.
How do you approach damp and timber issues?
Our specialists perform comprehensive damp and timber surveys to diagnose issues and recommend appropriate conservation treatments.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Wiltshire, we operate nationwide across the UK and provide consultancy services throughout Europe.
