If you love where you live but wish you had more space, we can help you to design an extension or conversion to your home. 

We have a structured approach to take you from concept and outline stages through to completion.

As building Surveyors we are passionate about buildings, structures and construction. We understand how the building components are put together and in reverse take them apart to adapt a structure. 

We will work closely with you to ensure that your vision to extend or convert your home becomes a reality.  

As part of this process, we will produce detailed drawings of your existing and proposed plans and elevations. 

See Sections on Planning and Building Control Drawings and Listed Building Consent for our further services concerning planning for your extension. 

Planning - Once we have completed your design it may be necessary to apply for planning permission (Statutory Approval).

We will complete all necessary supporting information for your planning application, submit the application and manage the process.

Building Control - We will provide drawings for the purpose of building control application (Statutory Approval). These are typically working drawings indicating mechanical and electrical layouts, above a below ground drainage, together with thermal heat loss calculations. 

As with the planning process we will complete all necessary supporting information and manage the building control process.  

There are many types of building surveys, the following is an example of the surveys that we can provide.

Condition Survey - The more basic type of visual survey to provide an overview of the general condition of the property identifying significant issues that warrant attention. The application is for relatively new properties that have no abnormal design features or materials. 

Full Building Survey - This may also be referred to as "The Structural Survey" which provides a detailed and thorough survey of the property and structure. The survey includes a schedule of defects, explains the defects and consequence of inaction together with advice on maintenance and repairs; this may include budget estimates.

The application is for older types of properties that may also be in a poor condition. This survey is suitable for properties that have abnormal/ unusual features, materials or where alterations / extensions that may be considered after purchase.

Generally, not undertaken on flats

Measured Survey - A measured surveys involve taking measurements of the building and providing accurate drawings illustrating elevations and internal layouts.  

Stock Condition Survey - Non-intrusive visual surveys that provides an overview of the general condition of the estate and identifies significant issues that warrant attention. 

New Build Survey - A snagging survey that lists out small cosmetic issues up to and including structural problems. This type of survey is provided when a developer is on site, close to completing the property and prior to purchase. This list can be used to get the developer to sort out any problems quickly and / or under any new build warranty.

All buildings require some form of maintenance to achieve their life expectancy through use of materials and components; invariably these sometimes fail. 

Building pathology is a holistic approach to identify specific building defects; why and how defects occur and the consequence to your property in the longer-term should you not act accordingly.

We can carry out visual and intrusive surveys and advise on an appropriate course(s) of action. 

Typical examples of defects are: - 

• Water Penetration

• Damp

• Mould

• Noticeable Cracking

• Failure new build work 

These examples can be the result of deficiencies in: -

• Design 

• Material 

• Specification

• Workmanship

• Maintenance and Repair