A pre-purchase survey is one of the most valuable documents that any potential new owner should have in their possession before completing a building purchase, even more so when it relates to a period or protected building. A requirement for listed building applications is a statement of historic significance which charts the history of the house.Historic buildings require a different approach to methods of repair compared to their modern counterparts. C20th products such as cement and water-proofers accelerate the decay of old buildings.
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Andrew Hayes BSc DipBldgCons MRICS IHBC is a Chartered Building Surveyor who was elected a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 1987. In 1997 he established Court Design & Conservation to specialise in historic buildings and to assist their owners through the issues peculiar to these unique buildings and settings.
A pre-purchase survey is one of the most valuable documents that any potential new owner should have in their possession before completing a building purchase, even more so when it relates to a period or protected building. The detailed report describes the form of construction, the condition of accessible elements and provides initial advice on any repairs and appropriate methods of implementing them. The report also provides the purchaser with a clear picture of what they are about to get involved in.
The renovation or change of use of an historic building requires great care, a sympathetic approach and a thorough understanding of the building's development. All Court Design & Conservation design proposals come from a developed philosophy that respects the existing building, understands its history, uses materials and methods to preserve and enhance the existing building whilst at the same time providing for the long term survival of the building.
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