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FJM Building Design

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

Recent Surveyor Enquiries

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 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 do Structural Engineers do?

Structural Engineers are experts in the structure of establishments (structures, wall structures as well as roofs). They give solutions whereby they will evaluate issues with existing establishments as well as additionally aid with structural design and computations for changes. They can additionally supply solutions in regard to the design of brand-new premises as well as planning permission applications.

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 qualifications should a quantity surveyor have?

If you wish to work as a quantity surveyor or perhaps you’re just looking to hire one, then one of the first things that comes to mind is the qualifications to look out for. To work as a quantity surveyor, you’ll normally require a degree in quantity surveying or commercial management which is accredited by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). However, in the event whereby your degree as an undergraduate happens to be in a different subject, there’s still a chance for you to become a qualified quantity surveyor. To achieve this, all you need do is to take a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited post graduate conversion course. Degrees that this applies to includes the following: Economics, building or construction, geography, civil or structural engineering, mathematics, project management ( construction) as well as urban and land studies.

 

Typically, the post graduate course will take about a year to complete ( on a full time basis), whereas it takes about 2 years on a part time basis. What’s more? There are some employers that will recruit some graduates as “non-cognates ( meaning those with a non RICS accredited degrees ) and support them financially through the accredited post graduate course. Furthermore, you can as well take a RICS accredited degree apprenticeship whether undergraduate, PGDip or Masters, in quantity surveying as well as project management that combines work with part time study at a university.

 

However, if you’re without a degree, there’s still an option. Simply start work as a technical surveyor ( also referred to as surveying technician ) and then apply for a part time study while working to qualify as a quantity surveyor.

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.

what is the cost of a quantity surveyor?

If you’re thinking about hiring the services of a quantity surveyor for your next building project, then you might probably want to know how much its going to cost to enable you set a budget and start to plan. However, there’s no single and straightforward answer to this question as the price of a survey is dependent on a wide array of factors. The primary drivers include the scope of the construction, the complexity of the property, the level of skill required to make appropriate assessment of the property as well as the level of liability that will be covered by the quantity surveyor. In a more simpler terms, the cost of a quantity surveyor is determined by the size, age, condition, complexity and to some extent agreed purchase price.

 

Generally, most quantity surveyors are charged out at a rate of £100 per hour. And as a result, the price of a quantity survey is related to the number of hours that’s going to take to make an in depth assessment of the property. Typically, several quantity surveys will take up to half a day on site with a further half going to the production of the survey report. Consequently, it would be totally fair to say that a quantity survey would cost you anywhere within the range of £600 to £800 plus VAT. For a less detailed and simpler survey such as RICS Homebuyers Report and Valuation, you can expect to use only a couple of hours on site which will also be topped by a few hours of work in the report production. As a result, the normal cost of a Homebuyer survey would be between the range of £400 to £500 plus VAT. However, you should take note that the prices can vary on a geographical basis.

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