Case Studies

Crawley Business Insurance Assessment

The property comprised a substantial series of mixed use buildings, located on one large self contained site. This incl ... view case study

SHW provides new education facilities without disruption to students

We were instructed by the freeholder to provide contract administration services for an internal remodelling and refurbi ... view case study

20 year guarantee for roofing works at Grade II Listed Building

An initial detailed site inspection was undertaken to ensure that all existing building defects were identified on a pro ... view case study

TERMINAL DILAPIDATIONS

Stiles Harold Williams has again been instructed by HSBC Investments in relation to the above premises. Following our pr ... view case study

Early detection of defects helps client avoid costly repair liability

Our client was in the process of acquiring a lease of two interconnected retail units within a small arcade in the centr ... view case study

Financial settlement received from Tenant for Landlord works

SHW was instructed to prepare a Schedule of Dilapidations on behalf of the Landlord. The property was a large warehouse ... view case study

Development Advice & Monitoring

Stiles Harold Williams was instructed to provide construction advice to the funding partner during specification negotia ... view case study


Building Consultancy

We deal with design and implementation of alterations, refurbishments, fit-outs and new build projects. Appraisal and monitoring for developments, building surveys, feasibility studies, conservation advice, schedules of dilapidation, planned maintenance and party wall matters.

Building Surveying

Our Approach

Our teams provide advice to clients on projects throughout the UK, with a concentration in London and the south east. We are able to advise and guide clients through their acquisition, refurbishment/construction, maintenance and future dilapidations liabilities on commercial, industrial or residential property. We work closely with our property management, professional and agency departments to ensure that all aspects of property ownership are anticipated and addressed.

Building Consultancy Services

  • Design, specification and monitoring of new build, refurbishment and fit out projects
  • Building maintenance and repairs
  • Development appraisal, advice and monitoring services for funded developments
  • Feasibility studies
  • Building conservation advice on historic properties
  • Dilapidations surveys, schedules and schedules of condition
  • Building defects analysis
  • Preparation and implementation of planned maintenance programmes
  • Reinstatement valuations and building insurance matters
  • Advice on party-wall matters
  • Landlords approval of tenant alterations
  • Litigation advice
  • Pre-acquisition building survey inspections and reports
  • Construction Design Management (CDM)
  • Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) audits and implementation of works
  • Risk assessments
  • Commercial Energy Performance Certification

With a wide client base, from Pension funds and lending institutions on most building types, ancient and modern, private individuals, Church’s, Universities, Private Schools, Business and Research Parks, we have carried out work

Further information on a selection of Building Consultancy services

The links below will open PDF documents with further information on some of our services

Building Consultancy Brochure
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Contact our Specialists

For further information on Building Consultancy Property services.

Russell Markham
Russell Markham BSc (Hons) MRICS
Partner (Head of Building Consultancy Division) 
telephone
01273 876222
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07740 449380