Pleased to be paperless: we talk to Record Nations about the benefits of going digital
Kim Allcott talks to Record Nations about the benefits Allcott Associates realised when they went digital a few years ago.
Japanese Knotweed – Do You Know What to Look For?
Japanese knotweed has hit the headlines again this week. This time it’s good news – there are indications that mortgage companies are being overly cautious in their approach to lending on homes affected by the plant. However, experts agree that thanks to its invasive and damaging nature, and the huge
Awards Success for our Chartered Surveyors and Structural Engineers!
We are thrilled to have won SME’s Best Comprehensive Structural Engineering Firm and been shortlisted in Bristol Life’s Property Award!
Shout-out to our fantastic team!
We have received a record 39 5 star reviews in the space of a week. Thanks to our amazing team for all their hard work!
We’re Recruiting! New Building Surveyor Opportunity in Cambridge
We were stag-gered to find a herd of deer in the garden of our country house survey…
Open for business: our latest coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation plan
In line with the latest government guidance, Allcott Associates is open for business. We will book in surveys for vacant properties, and properties that can be made vacant for the survey and in which nobody is self-isolating, over 70 years old or in any other high-risk group.
Taking Stock: Findings From a Survey of a Converted 300-Year-Old Farm Building
Assessing medieval torture devices for wear and tear is all part of a day’s work for our heritage experts…
Structural Calculations for Building Control Submissions
Structural calculations are an integral part of a submission to building control. Along with the technical designs, they show the building control officers what you are planning to do, and help them assess whether your plans are in line with current building regulations.
Stag-gering findings on a recent country house building survey
We were stag-gered to find a herd of deer in the garden of our country house survey…
Surveying Swindon: Building survey findings in Swindon & Wiltshire
Building surveying in Swindon is typical of much of the country. The defects we see in Swindon and surrounding towns such as Chippenham and Cirencester are damp-related or associated with the use of non-standard construction techniques, reflecting the build types of houses in the region.
