We've written on the subject of building reinstatement cost surveys before. To recap, this type of survey will help...
Building Surveys Articles
Heritage Buildings & Listed Buildings: Challenges and Solutions
As much of the UK moves towards Net Zero, there are many challenges surrounding working on listed or heritage...
Is it Important to Look After Your Church Fabric?
Someone once said that priests and clergy, like anyone, are more skilled in some areas than others. Some are good with...
How to choose a Building Surveyor
We have written quite a lot about which type of building survey is best for your potential new home, such as What's in...
RAAC Roof Plank Failures (Updated 2023)
RAAC or Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete roof planks, were widely used in flat roof construction between the...
Building Surveys during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
All our Building Surveys are carried out under our Terms of Engagement and the latest RICS Professional statement....
Top 5 tips for choosing a Building Surveying Business
It's well known that buying a new home can be a stressful experience but often the focus centres on mortgages,...
British Assessment Bureau
Chawton Hill has once again achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 standard,...
Updating a John Nash Regency House
Designed by architect John Nash, and built in 1808, this Regency house is situated within a conservation area, so we...
Why Do I Need a Building Survey?
Our own Steve Holmes (FRICS) explains the benefits of a building survey. "It’s very easy not to see the ‘wood for the...
Full Building Survey: A Trail of Suspicion
A building survey is one of the most important steps of the home-buying process. It is an in-depth analysis of a...
Buying a house at Auction
A property auction can be a great way to snap up a bargain. It is a quick and cost effective method when buying a...