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  • Building and Extension Design - Extensions, Conversions and External /Internal Alterations

    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 and Building Control Drawings, Applications and Compliance

    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.  

  • Building Surveys

    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.

  • Building Pathology and Defect Analysis

    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

  • Party Wall Matters

    If you intend to carry out building work on an existing party wall or structure shared with another property, then it is likely this will fall within  The Party Wall Etc Act 1996. 


    We can act as either the Building Owners Surveyor, Adjoining Owners Surveyor or Agreed Surveyor in all matters involving the Act.

  • Listed Building Consent

    Listed building consent is a procedure to achieve statutory compliance for construction work to listed buildings. Typical properties include heritage, older and unique buildings or those with architectural interest. 


    We liaise closely with Local Authority Conservation Officers to produce drawing and design work, specifying products and materials that were either used when the building was originally constructed or a sympathetic modern equivalent. This allows us achieve compliance and maintain the character of the original building.


    If your home is a listed building and you want to make changes, we can complete this process for you.

  • CDM Principal Designer

    Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) a Principal Designer is to be appointed for construction projects where work will involve more than one contractor (includes Sub-Contractors); this includes work to domestic/ residential properties.


    The project may also be notifiable to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).


    The wording of this role can be misleading; The role is " to take the lead in planning, managing, monitoring and co-ordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase (Design and Planning stages) of a project."  


    We can act as Principal Designer and help you with this.

  • Crack Monitoring

    Walls, ceilings and floors crack for a number of reasons; sometimes superficial (hairline cracks) and sometimes cracks warrant further attention. It is important to distinguish between progressive cracking (still moving) and historical cracking (not moving anymore).


    Cracks may need to be monitored at regular intervals and typically over seasonal changes (a year). 


    We can provide a monitoring service using digital callipers to determine whether the crack is progressive or historical and can advise on the appropriate course(s) of action.

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"Thank you so much Toby! You have been absolutely invaluable to us during this process. In our initial meeting you where able to look at what we wanted and show us how much more we could do. The creativity in turning our 80's built semi into a totally different looking building is incredible. Handling the planning officers challenges and managing the builders all during a pandemic! We couldn't be happier with our home!"


Homeowner

Southampton 

Hampshire


Registered Office


22 Katana House

Fort Fareham Industrial Estate

New Gate Lane

Fareham

Hampshire

PO14 1AH

Contact Us


Telephone: +44 (0) 7788 720191

        +44 (0) 7771 356657


enquiries@leysonbuildingconsultancy.uk



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