Purchasing a home is a major commitment. Our Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys provide detailed, impartial assessments prepared using recognised ISVA templates and RICS- accredited reporting standards to ensure clarity, consistency, and professional reliability. Each report is written in plain English, highlighting condition, risks, and necessary repairs in a clear and accessible format.
We employ advanced inspection techniques including thermal imaging, drone roof photography, and laser-level analysis to obtain comprehensive data beyond standard inspection methods. Reports include practical recommendations and cost guidance to assist in negotiations and long-term maintenance planning.
Every property is treated as unique – ensuring advice that safeguards your investment and reflects our enduring professional standards.
Independent Home Surveys – Level 2 and Level 3
(ISVA Templates, RICS-Accredited)
Residential Surveys
Our structural design service provides professional calculations, specifications, and certification for residential and commercial projects. We design and certify load-bearing beams, lintels, structural openings, and foundation systems in compliance with Building Regulations Part A and relevant Eurocodes.
We collaborate closely with architects, builders, and Building Control, providing efficient,safe, and cost-effective solutions for:
• Steel and timber beam design
• Loft conversions and extensions
• Foundation and underpinning works
• Retaining walls and structural repairs
All designs are professionally presented and supported by inspection and certification as required.
Engineering Precision with a Practical Foundation
Structural Design & Calculations
Our expertise extends to structurally defective buildings, where early diagnosis and
targeted repair can often avoid costly reconstruction.
We provide:
- On-site assessment and crack monitoring regimes
- Specification of remedial works (e.g., crack stitching, wall ties, restraint strapping, underpinning)
- Liaison with Building Control and warranty providers
- Post-repair inspection and Certificates of Structural Adequacy
Our objective is always to achieve a satisfactory and durable repair, consistent with
best professional practice and economic feasibility.
We prepare calculation packages and connection details for:
- Steel beams and column supports
- Roof structures and trusses
- Foundation pads and underpinning
- Retaining walls and masonry design
- Timber floor strengthening and restraint details
- Chimney support and gallows brackets
All design work is supported by calculations and sketches prepared in accordance
with Eurocodes and BRE guidance, ready for submission to your architect, contractor,
or local authority.
Where appropriate, drone and endoscopic and thermal imaging may be used to document inaccessible or concealed areas.
All reports are written in clear professional language suitable for submission to insurers, solicitors, mortgage lenders, or Building Control.
- Summary of observed defects
- Technical appraisal of likely causes
- Repair options and remedial methodology
- Commentary on risk and monitoring
- Advice on Building Regulation compliance and insurance implications
Following inspection, we issue a comprehensive Structural Report detailing our findings, analysis, and recommendations.
Reports typically include:
Structural calculations and reports
We act for both Building Owners and Adjoining Owners in all matters arising under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, ensuring statutory compliance and property protection.
Our expertise includes:
• Preparation and service of Party Wall Notices
• Schedules of Condition
• Drafting and agreeing Party Wall Awards
• GPS and drone-based boundary mapping
• Dispute resolution and Third Surveyor referrals
Our impartial, legally compliant approach ensures fairness, clarity, and professionalism throughout every instruction.
Independent Advice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Party Wall & Boundary Matters
As Chartered Surveyors and Building Engineers, we prepare Expert Witness Reports compliant with CPR Part 35, supported by technical evidence, photographs, and reference to relevant standards.
We have acted in disputes concerning structural movement, defective workmanship, boundary errors, and professional negligence. Our independence and credibility make us a trusted choice for solicitors and private clients seeking authoritative technical opinion.
We also provide structured mediation services, enabling parties to resolve property
disputes efficiently without formal litigation.
Andrew R Williams – Chartered Surveyors and Building Engineers, part of the Freetec Associates Group.
Technical Expertise – Independent Judgement
Expert Witness & Mediation
From extensions and refurbishments to listed-building conservation, our architectural
design service balances history with practicality. We prepare designs that harmonise with
the original character while meeting modern comfort and efficiency standards.
Our Services Include:
- Feasibility and concept design
- Planning and Listed Building applications
- Building Regulation drawings and specifications
- Heritage impact assessments
- Adaptive reuse and restoration schemes
Our ethos is that good design should enhance the existing fabric – preserving craftsmanship
and cultural value.
Sympathetic Design Rooted in Tradition
Architectural & Heritage Design
We provide a comprehensive range of commercial surveying services for landlords, tenants,
and investors, adhering to RICS Professional Standards and offering concise, risk-based
advice.
Our Commercial Expertise Covers:
- Schedules of Condition for leases and refurbishments
- Dilapidation assessments and negotiations
- Commercial valuations for sale, purchase or probate
- Pre-acquisition and compliance surveys
Our experience spans industrial, retail, and office sectors throughout the North West and
Isle of Man.