Adrian Barrett qualified as a Licentiate of the Chartered Institute of Building in 1971 since when he has completed many full structural surveys for clients in both the UK and France (the English style in-depth structural survey and report is not usually available from French construction professionals).
Although there is no legal requirement in either the UK or France to have a full structural survey carried out on a property prior to its purchase, many would-be buyers still choose to have one. This is because they believe employing a qualified (and preferably experienced) chartered builder or chartered surveyor is the best and probably only way:
- to be sure they are paying a fair price for a property considering its condition
- to be advised on all there is to know about that property - including any essential (and often unseen) structural work which needs attention
A property that looks well from the outside may still have been exposed to "DRY ROT"
The surveyor, following his inspection, is also be in a position to answer questions and give advice on any proposed renovations, extensions or building works.
When Adrian Barrett receives an instruction from a client for a full structural survey he aims to carry out the inspection within a week, subject to the property's location, condition and his availability. He gives a verbal report to his client on the day of inspection and a full written report - complete with supporting photographic evidence - is usually available within a week of the inspection.
Adrian's fee is dependent on location and size of property and is always agreed in writing with his client in advance.
structural, measuring and condition surveys
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