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Other Services
Discover more about our range of professional services. We occasionally update this page, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.
Aerial Drone Surveys
Our building surveying and inspection capabilities have been significantly enhanced with the introduction of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drones). We use compact, lightweight drones equipped with high resolution cameras to capture quality photos and video. They can be flown legally and safely in urban environments and are ideal for inspecting high level features that are difficult to access such as roofs, chimneys, towers and the like. We can spot defects and highlight potential problems quickly and cost-effectively without the need for expensive scaffolding or specialist access equipment.
Periodic aerial inspections are invaluable in the proactive management of real estate and expert advice and guidance can help property owners make informed decisions and reduce the overall cost of repairs and maintenance.
Our professional drone pilot is a Chartered Building Surveyor, a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Registered Operator with Flyer ID and holds a CAA UAS Remote Pilot A2 Certificate of Competence (A2CofC).
Schedules of Condition
When construction work is planned to take place in the vicinity of an existing neighbouring building or structure, it is often advisable for its condition to be documented beforehand by an independent qualified Building Surveyor.
A Schedule of Condition serves as an evidential record for future reference and helps to ascertain the nature and extent of any damage that may have occurred in the intervening period and to determine the likely cause and liability.
Access Agreements
If access is required to neighbouring land for construction works that do not fall within the auspices of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, we can liaise between the parties, negotiate terms and draft licences for access and scaffolding on of behalf property owners and developers.
Where works are reasonably necessary for the preservation of the whole or any part of the dominant land and access to the neighbouring servient land is denied, we can assist owners and developers in applying to the courts for an Access Order under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992.
Boundaries
Property boundary disputes are notorious for being emotive, protracted and potentially very expensive to resolve through litigation.
We can provide initial impartial advice and guidance and, if necessary, act as an independent expert witness, either as a party appointed expert or as a single joint expert.
Mediation
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) whereby an impartial independent mediator facilitates and encourages agreement between the parties. The process has the advantages of being quick, confidential and cost-effective. If consensus is achieved, it will be formally documented by way of a Mediation Agreement, and this can be made legally binding if the parties so wish.
Andrew McAllister is a certified commercial mediator (UK Mediation) and offers a prompt mediation service for most types of property dispute.
We also offer advice and assistance to parties preparing for mediation.
Training
An awareness of the rights afforded by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Act, its implications and limitations can help designers optimise developments and avoid potential pitfalls.
We offer tailored CPD training seminars for those involved in construction and property development such as clients, architects, engineers and project managers.
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