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Building Surveys Articles

British Assessment Bureau

Chawton Hill has once again achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 standard, establishing us as one of the leading businesses in the Chartered Surveying field. This independent assessment was conducted by the British Assessment Bureau,...
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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 had to approach the updating project with a simple overriding objective - our design had to 'enhance and preserve the area'. The brief was to design...
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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 trees’ when we view a property for the first time. Not only do we have all the time pressures of the viewing, there is also the knowledge that there are...
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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 property’s condition and includes advice on defects, repairs and maintenance options. If there are any problems, you can use the information in the survey...
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