Homeowners and Landlord surveying services
Provision of a comprehensive surveying service for both main-contractors and sub-contractors. Home visit consultation, for general practical advice on building construction, proposed extensions, alterations and remedial works. Competitive rates and charges. (For further information please click on the links below).
Home owners and landlords
General advice, Home Visit fixed visit Fee £30 to be paid at time of visit (includes):
- General practical advice on building construction, proposed extension alteration and remedial works, prior to plans, and applications for building works being undertaken
- Guidance on costs for proposed alteration, and repair works, (*Preparation of written cost plan prior to plans and local authority applications being submitted)
- Advice on remedial building works and repairs
- Advice on building options, building control matters (*discussion with building control)
- Approximate costs of works
- Advice on proceeding with the work or obtaining valid quotations (*sub-contract procurement if required)
(*at additional cost)
Home Management Surveying Service. (Quotation on request)
- Preparing specification of works necessary to obtain competitive sub-contract quotations
- Proposing a list of sub-contractors to provide quotations
- Sending out documentation for works packages to sub-contractors. Comparing sub-contract quotations and making recommendations for acceptance based on cost and quality
- To check, analyse and make recommendations on acceptance of sub-contractor’s quotations and agreeing interim payment periods
- For larger value domestic building works, completing the minor works form of sub-contract agreement (recommended for high value or fixed completion date projects)
- Checking the sub-contract applications for payment for completed works at the agreed intervals
- Negotiation and agreement of additional works with the sub-contractor prior to carrying out the works
- Setting up contract documentation to enable full control of the sub-contractor’s works
- Contractual advice on client’s responsibilities and liabilities regarding payment.
- Preparation of contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with contract conditions
- Negotiation and agreement of the sub-contractors final account, to protect the client from unreasonable variation claims
- Taking off for materials for self- build