ARP Building Consultancy Ltd

ARP undertake Building Survey inspections and reporting on both domestic and commercial properties. These are often called Pre-Acquisition Surveys with respect to commercial properties.

This is typically on behalf of would be buyers who need to know the condition of the property and estimated cost of repairs to the building fabric ahead of the decision to purchase.

Our survey reports include a thorough discussion of the main building elements supported by photographs with supporting commentary so that the end user is clear on what is being discussed. Typically a reference sketch layout plan is included so that locations being discussed are again clear to the end user.

The reports will not include a valuation.

Additional report elements can be added as required by the Client. For example, the end user might want a Planned Maintenance schedule included in the survey report which might show expected repair expenditure required over say the next 10 years.

Including Party Wall matters, Building Pathology, Schedules of Condition, Flood Surveys, Dilapidations and whatever else you may need. ARP, through their years of experience, can take a project, on behalf of the Client, from inception through to completion. ARP offer a Health & Safety Advisory service to Clients, Property Managers, Contracting organisations and similar bodies.

The Government was becoming increasingly concerned in the 1980's and early 1990's at the number of construction deaths which was disproportionate to other industries. It commissioned Sir Michael Latham to compile a report into the issues that faced construction workers. His report of 1994 entitled 'Constructing the Team' highlighted, amongst other things, that through teamwork and management of Health & Safety many deaths could be avoided.

ARP was formed in 2009 fulfilling a career-long ambition to set up a surveying practice serving both Commercial and Domestic clients. The ethos of the company is to provide the best advice and most efficient service to our clients, whilst not compromising on value added. The company fully endorses the RICS Codes of Practice and Ethical values and we put great emphasis on embracing these values. We believe in integrity, honesty and accountability - we have our own high ethical standards which will be evident in all that we do.

The Construction Design and Management Regulations 1994 (and recent 2007 amendments) place formal responsibility for Health & Safety on team players in a construction project. The 'Team' is anyone in a position to make decision or influence the outcome of the project. This typically includes the Client, Designer, Project Manager, Structural Engineer, Contractor, Electrical / Mechanical consultants and other consultants who contribute to the outcome of the project.It is a criminal offence for team players to undertake design and other duties without compliance with the Regulations.