Whether you have a minor defect, causing you concern, or you have plans for renovation, extension, or new build, we are able to advise and provide recommendations, through to full design proposals.

We offer advice and design on traditional, class Q, Agricultural, and new structures, achieving a balance between original character and practical living space, whilst understanding its limitations to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.

We incorporate our knowledge of traditional construction methods alongside modern techniques to enable the character and the charm of the property to be maintained. We offer advice and recommendations on the proposed scheme.

We offer structural advice and design services for proposed alterations and development.

Our philosophy of repair enables the retention of the existing structure and finishes. With our knowledge of traditional buildings, materials, and craftsmanship throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Kent we provide solutions sympathetic to the existing building.

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We are pragmatic in our approach to engineering. All design calculations and solutions are suitable for submission to Building Control.

We can provide overall management of the project from tender through to completion.

We offer Contract Administration services. Compiling contracts, monitoring the works, undertaking valuations, and certifying payments.

We compile works specifications for submission to contractors for pricing. We also review tender returns and provide tender analysis reports with recommendations for procurement.

We inspect and report on condition, specifying repairs, which is often a requirement of the Local Authority to support planning and listed building applications.

We review structures to provide schemes of repair and detailed specifications. We have experience in assessing structures of clay lump and traditional timber frame through to masonry, concrete, and steel structures.

We undertake inspections and appraisals which can be tailored to individual requirements, including suitability for conversion, change of use, feasibility, and condition reports.

Our service provides advice beyond the mortgage valuation survey, focusing on condition of the structure, identifying potential defects and maintenance issues. The report can be tailored to your requirements.

We can offer advice or act as your agent to ensure building control compliance and sign off.

We can offer advice and support throughout the process, on whether the proposed works require planning permission, listed building consent, or the works are considered as permitted development.

As competent surveyors, we provide advice and services required in association with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

We provide a consultancy service to companies and individuals acting as SCE or Mentor to support those working towards their Chartership through the Institution of Civil Engineers.