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FJM Building Design

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Offers services in PORTHCAWL
1) Provide Planning and Building Regulation advice. 2) Detailed drawings for domestic properties for Planning and Buildin...

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29 Jan

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Porthcawl - CF36

Enquiry from: Robert C

Start Date: Immediate

i live in a mccarthy and stone appartment and have clear signs of damp on my balcony wall. the mc & s area manager says they are normal drying out marks (the building is 9 years old) and are of no con...

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24 Apr

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Porthcawl - CF36

Enquiry from: Kate B

Start Date: Immediate

Our 2 bed bungalow is having a garage extension to create a former L shaped bungalow .

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21 Apr

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Porthcawl - CF36

Enquiry from: Margaret F

Start Date: Immediate

Opinion if extension has subsidence issues crack along extension joining house wall Homeowner Please contact to appoint

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01 Dec

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Dave G

Start Date: Immediate

We need two walls removing both roughly 11ft long and the roof supporting. I've been told the walls are constructed of maisonery so I assume they are supporting walls.

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20 Oct

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Port Talbot - SA13

Enquiry from: Rhys H

Start Date: Immediate

to assess and advise on safety and stability of 10ft (approx) retaining wall at rear of property as there are signs of damage. are you the property owner: owner of the property time scale: immediate p...

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13 Oct

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Port Talbot - SA13

Enquiry from: Chelsie D

Start Date: Immediate

Strictly engineer report on my house

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06 Oct

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Port Talbot - SA12

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

i'm in the process of purchasing this house and am looking for structual advice regarding knocking through the living room wall into the kitchen and also opening the rear wall of the kitchen for a bi-...

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09 Sep

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Gemma P

Start Date: Immediate

want to know if a pillar can be cut back in a kitchen and living room. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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30 Jun

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Port Talbot - SA13

Enquiry from: Philip R

Start Date: Immediate

Structural engineer to look and give advice on my boundary wall

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23 May

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Janet B

Start Date: Immediate

we are about to undertake a kitchen renovation but the adjoining snug has cracks in the wall which we need to investigate before we do the kitchen. inspection required - please advise. are you the pr...

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19 Apr

Surveyor | Building Surveyors

Swansea - SA1

Enquiry from: Tracey M

Start Date: Immediate

Dorma window in room already built. Having new roof but would like to have a dorma aswell

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16 Mar

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA11

Enquiry from: Robert S

Start Date: Immediate

structural drawings for loft conversion - room in roof trusses - how to support insertion of roof window and staircase. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached time ...

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25 Nov

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Katie T

Start Date: Immediate

a survey of the property has indicated there may be structural issues and movement. we need an inspection to determine what’s wrong. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: deta...

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10 Jul

Surveyor | Planning Permission

Swansea - SA1

Enquiry from: Joanna W

Start Date: Less than one month

i need permission to rebuild a gatepost & place railings on top of existing wall time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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07 Jul

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Bridgend - CF32

Enquiry from: Avril S

Start Date: Immediate

upper back wall brought down to accommodate sliding doors. time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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03 Apr

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Michael W

Start Date: Less than one month

We are converting a barn Into accommodation. It is a 2 storey stone barn Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint

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03 Jan

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Maesteg - CF34

Enquiry from: Colin H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

The proposal is to create a open plan kitchen / lounge area and to achieve this a large section of a fire breast wall measuring 3320 wide x 2600 high x 600mm thick needs to be demolished. we require ...

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05 Dec

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Mark E

Start Date: Less than one month

I am in the process of purchasing the property at 1 Oak Hill Park, Skewen, Neath. I have just had my building survey done and need a Structural Engineer to investigate an issue as quoted from the surv...

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18 Nov

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA10

Enquiry from: Helen S

Start Date: Immediate

steel support calculations to converts two rooms into one.

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16 Oct

Surveyor | Structural Inspection

Neath - SA11

Enquiry from: Carie J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

I have just purchased this house and want to investigate possibilities to: build a porch and move front door, relocate staircase, remove chimney breast, build 2 storey kitchen extension and/ or buildi...

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How much do Surveyor services cost?

How much do Surveyors in Porthcawl charge?
Costs for Surveyors around Porthcawl can be very different relying on the kind of job that you want to have carried out in your home. It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Surveyors in Porthcawl charge?". It's always better to have an idea of how much a Surveyor will likely cost for their services. Prices are going to fluctuate based upon the products and the tradesman chosen. The table shows the types of job that Surveyors normally do as well as the standard price variety of these projects. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do fluctuate by task.

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The average price
of a Surveyor in Porthcawl is:

£578

Surveyor job Surveyor cost in 2024
Quantity surveyors in Porthcawl £300-£6,600
Building Surveyors Report in Porthcawl £750-£1,150
Home buyers survey in Porthcawl £300-£460
Planning permission in Porthcawl £347-£532
Structural inspection in Porthcawl £672-£1,008

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Surveyor FAQs

what is a chartered surveyor

Basically, a chartered surveyor is a building surveyor who inspects a property for faults or defects as well as future issues or problems. They’re also able to work out the value of a property and also prepare a report in order to help you determine whether or not the property is a good investment or if there are any issues that may create problems later in the future such as damp, structural issues and the likes. In order to become chartered surveyor, a surveyor will need to undergo additional qualifications and possess a specific level of experience which is RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) approved. It’s possible that some surveyors may not have pass through these additional levels to become chartered, however it’ll still be regulated by RICS and be fully qualified. These can be termed as Assoc RICS, associates or building surveyors. While you don’t necessarily have to use a chartered surveyor for your survey, it’s highly advisable to use RICS approved experts.

Just like any other building surveyor, chartered surveyors work by visiting the property, assessing various areas while also determining any defects on site. Once done, they’ll then state all findings in a report for you to help you make the best possible informed decision, whether or not you’ll want to go ahead with the purchase or re-negotiate the terms of the purchase based on the findings in the report. 

You’ll need to hire the services of a chartered surveyor after you’ve made an initial offer on the property and it has been accepted. Most offers are made “subject to survey”, in order words, the seller is well aware that if the survey reveals something unexpected, you can decide to back of the agreement or request a reduction in price.

What are the reasons you need a structural engineering inspection?

Common reasons you may need a structural engineering inspection are

  1. Bowing/cracked foundation
  2. Settlement or wall cracks
  3. To remove a wall in a remodel
  4. Add solar panels to a roof
  5. Add a second story to a home
What is the difference between a Building Survey and HomeBuyer Report?

The main distinction between a Building Survey and HomeBuyer Report is that the survey is a great deal extra thorough, and offers you a highly comprehensive testimonial on the condition of your home.

 

Both major types of property survey from RICS are the Building Survey as well as the HomeBuyer Report. Although it is down to you, as the owner or buyer, to pick which survey is the right one for your requirements, there are some guidelines in place to aid you determine.

 

A HomeBuyer Report is generally far better for properties that:

  • were built within the last 100 years
  • are of even more conventional style
  • are constructed from typical building materials
  • are in a practical problem, as far as you can inform

 

A Building Survey is generally much better for residential or commercial properties that:

  • are much older and developed greater than 100 years ago
  • have gone through significant expansion or change
  • are a lot bigger as well as supply considerable holiday accommodation
  • you plan to change in the future
  • are of non-traditional fabrication.
Is a Complete Structural Surveys and a Building Surveyors Report the same thing?
Building Surveyors Report is sometimes referred to as a Complete Structural Surveys. They are the same report/
what is quantity surveying all about?

Primarily, quantity surveying is all about the calculation and management of the project related costs, which usually commences with helping with the initial estimates right down to assisting with the finalizing of the overall requirements of the budget. The work is done both on the site as well as in the office with the main goal of minimizing expenses and also to keep them within the set limits of a budget. On a day to day basis, a quantity surveyor is expected to undertake a number of activities which includes preparing tender and contract documents, carrying out analysis, monitoring costs variation and preparing reports, determining the client’s requirements and taking on feasibility studies, distributing work to sub contractors as well as making the necessary payments.

 

From the start of a building project, quantity surveyors are charged with carefully monitoring all unexpected changes which can lead to fluctuation in costs. Over the course of the project, however, they’re expected to tackle crucial tasks such as outcome analysis, work evaluation as well as progress reports. What’s more? It’s also very common for surveyors to carry on extra responsibilities which includes allocation works to subcontractors, ordering of construction materials as well as seeing to the arrangement of payments. Generally, the list of what they can handle can be limitless, it all depends on the project as well as the employer.

 

It’s highly likely to believe that quantity surveyors are only involved in large construction projects, but this is actually not the case. Apart from working with local authorities, commercial businesses, consultancies as well as property developers, quantity surveyors also offer their services to small both residential clients and small business owners. They’re very flexible and can capitalize on many different services like providing an initial maintenance schedule for Strata managers and many more.

What are the Professional Qualifications of Structural Engineers?

A Structural Engineer is quite likely to be a participant of the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or a registered member of IStructE (Institution of Structural Engineers) and also will probably have after his or her name the letters MIStructE, FIStructE, MICE or FICE. Structural Engineers with these letters after their names are referred to as Chartered Engineers.

It is usually encouraged that you involve the services of a Chartered Engineer as opposed to an Engineer that is not chartered but it should be noted that there are some Engineers with significant experience who are not chartered. The choice is yours.

what does a quantity surveyor do?

Generally, quantity surveyors are tasked with the calculation as well as management of the costs relating to projects, starting with assisting with the initial estimates to finalizing the overall requirements of the budget. Normally, they work in land management, property as well as construction industries. Quantity surveyors are usually engaged at the start of a project, consulted and brought in to take a look at a planned construction’s feasibility or repair needs, they then subsequently supervise the remaining activities during the capital expenditure phases of the project development.

 

Quantity surveyors will help you by working with architects, accountants, engineers, building owners, builders, developers, financiers, government, insurance underwriters, loss adjusters, sub contractors as well as solicitors. The extensive knowledge they possess about the costs related to construction allows them to undertake a number of meaningful tasks to assist you with your project.

 

Before the construction work commences, quantity surveyors can help with the following:

  • Preparation of a feasibility study
  • Estimation to define the project budgets
  • Carry out an analysis to refine the budget as the design documents develop
  • Preparation Bill of Quantities so as to help with the tender process and also to carry out a review of Builder’s tender submissions.

During the construction process, quantity surveyors provide the following services:

  • They can help provide cost control services
  • Carry out an assessment of the builder’s progress claims
  • Carry out an assessment of variation and delay claims.

Finally, after completion of the construction project, quantity surveyors can assist with the following:

  • Determination of the final project cost
  • Preparation the tax depreciation reports for both investors as well as property owners and;
  • Preparation Expert Witness reports to assist in the settlement of building disputes.

With all the aforementioned responsibilities of quantity surveyors, you may be tempted to think that they’re only involved in large construction projects, but this is totally wrong. Quantity surveyors are able to offer their services to both residential clients and small business owners, asides from working with local authorities, commercial businesses, consultancies as well as property developers.

When do I need a quantity surveyor?

Generally, you wouldn’t need to get in touch with a quantity surveyor prior to purchasing a property, unless of course your property is a very unique and unusual one. After making a commitment to buying a property or to kick start a construction project, then you might want to start taking into consideration getting in touch with a quantity surveyor. The best time for a quantity surveyor to carry out an inspection of the property is right after settlement and just before the tenants moving in. This is to ensure that the quantity surveyors do not disturb the tenant and they also get to fully go through what you’ve purchased as well as the condition it’s in.

 

Quantity surveyors will help you by working with architects, accountants, engineers, building owners, builders, developers, financiers, government, insurance underwriters, loss adjusters, sub contractors as well as solicitors. What’s more? The in depth knowledge quantity surveyors possesses when it comes to construction costs enables them to carry out a number of useful tasks to help you.

 

Prior to construction, quantity surveyors can prepare a feasibility study, estimate to defined the project budgets, carry out an analysis to refine the budget as the design documents develop, prepare Bill of Quantities so as to help with the tender process and also to carry out a review of Builder’s tender submissions. While the construction is ongoing, they can help provide cost control services, carry out an assessment of the builder’s progress claims and also undertake an assessment of variation and delay claims. Finally, after the construction, they can assist with the determination of the final project cost, prepare the tax depreciation reports for both investors as well as property owners and also prepare Expert Witness reports to assist in the settlement of building disputes.

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