The Assessment Process

Identify the defects. Understand the repairs. Know the costs before you buy.

01. Initial Consultation

We discuss the property, review any existing survey information and establish your concerns and requirements before arranging an assessment.

02. Property Inspection

A detailed visual inspection of the historic building to identify structural defects, deterioration of historic materials and areas requiring repair or further investigation.

03. Restoration Cost Assessment

We identify the necessary remedial and restoration works, recommend appropriate repair methods and prepare detailed, itemised costings based on practical historic building restoration experience.

04. Written Report & Recommendations

You receive a comprehensive written report detailing the identified defects, recommended repairs and itemised restoration costs, providing the information needed to make an informed purchasing decision and negotiate with confidence.

Worker dismantling a brick wall during building investigation works.

Realistic Restoration Costs

Understanding the true cost of restoring a listed or historic property is essential before purchase.

Drawing on 40 years of practical restoration experience, Heritage House Advisory identifies visible defects, recommends appropriate repair methods and provides detailed, itemised cost assessments.

Our advice helps purchasers understand potential liabilities, plan their budgets and negotiate with greater confidence.

Fees & Pricing

At Heritage House Advisory, we provide independent, specialist assessments of listed and historic properties, drawing on over 40 years of practical building restoration experience.

Our fees reflect the size, condition, location and complexity of each property, together with the level of investigation and advice required.

Indicative Fees

Initial Consultations & Document Reviews — From £360
Initial technical advice and reviews of property documentation to help identify concerns and determine the next steps.

Remote Survey Report Reviews — From £450
Independent reviews of existing building survey reports, identifying potential omissions, areas of concern and likely repair implications. A document review cannot confirm concealed conditions.

Pre-Purchase Property Assessments — From £950
Detailed property inspections identifying visible defects, necessary repairs and restoration requirements. Clients receive a comprehensive written report, recommended repair methods and itemised costings for the identified works.

Larger & More Complex Property Assessments — £1,500–£3,000+
Assessments of substantial listed buildings, country houses and more complex historic properties requiring extensive investigation, detailed repair recommendations and comprehensive restoration cost assessments.

Technical Defect Investigations — From £750
Independent investigations into building defects, building deterioration, defective repairs and other technical concerns affecting historic properties.

Litigation & Technical Dispute Support — Individually Quoted
Specialist technical assessments, defect investigations, repair specifications and itemised remedial costings to assist property owners and their professional advisers in resolving building-related disputes.

A Clear Fee Before We Begin
Every property is different. The fees above are intended as a guide rather than fixed quotations. Restoration cost estimates are not guaranteed contractor prices.

A clear quotation will be provided and agreed before any work begins, with travel expenses and any additional requirements confirmed in advance.

Request an Assessment to discuss your property and obtain a tailored quotation.

All fees are indicative and will be confirmed in writing before work commences. Travel expenses and any additional costs will be agreed in advance.

Heritage House Advisory is not currently VAT registered, and no VAT is charged on our consultancy fees.

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