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Assessment Services

Understanding Your Heritage Asset

Every conservation project begins with thorough understanding. Our assessment services provide the foundation for informed decision-making, whether you require planning documentation or wish to understand the significance and condition of your heritage asset.

Heritage assessment documentation and analysis work

Heritage Impact Assessment

Comprehensive analysis of proposed development impacts upon heritage significance. Essential for planning applications affecting listed buildings, conservation areas, or settings of heritage assets. Includes statement of significance, impact analysis, and mitigation recommendations.

£1,450 starting price

Condition Survey

Systematic examination of building fabric to identify defects, decay mechanisms, and areas requiring attention. Prioritised schedule of repairs with estimated costs. Invaluable for maintenance planning and insurance purposes.

£1,175 starting price

Professional photographic documentation equipment

Photographic Recording

High-resolution documentary photography meeting Historic England Level 2-4 standards. Includes rectified photography of significant features, contextual views, and detailed images of construction techniques and decorative elements.

£625 per survey

Conservation Management Plan

Strategic document setting out policies for the long-term management of significant heritage assets. Defines significance, vulnerabilities, and appropriate approaches to repair, maintenance, and change. Required for Heritage Lottery funded projects.

£3,250 starting price

Conservation Works

Hands-On Preservation Services

Stonework Restoration

Expert repair of historic masonry including repointing with appropriate lime mortars, stone indent repairs, plastic repair techniques, and replacement where necessary using matching stone. All work undertaken by trained conservation craftspeople.

£2,875 per phase

Archive Conservation

Professional treatment of documents, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. Services include surface cleaning, deacidification, repair of tears and losses, flattening, and provision of archival-quality storage enclosures. Digitisation available.

£785 per collection

Timber Conservation

Assessment and treatment of historic timber structures including roof frames, floors, and joinery. Specialist surveys for timber decay and infestation. Repair strategies favouring retention over replacement wherever possible.

£1,895 starting price

Decorative Finishes

Conservation of historic paint schemes, wallpapers, plasterwork, and decorative surfaces. Paint analysis to determine original schemes. Careful consolidation and inpainting of losses. Lime washing and traditional decoration techniques.

£2,150 per room

Cathedral interior showcasing heritage preservation excellence

Additional Services

Supporting Your Heritage Needs

Beyond our core assessment and conservation services, we offer specialist support including:

Expert witness services for heritage disputes
Training workshops for property owners
Maintenance guidance and scheduling
Grant application support
Specification writing for conservation works

Discuss Your Requirements

Request a Service Quotation

Each heritage asset presents unique challenges and opportunities. We provide tailored quotations based upon your specific requirements, asset characteristics, and project objectives.

Complete the form with details of your heritage asset and the service you require. We shall respond with an initial assessment and, where appropriate, arrange a site visit to provide an accurate quotation.

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