Building Consultancy
Practical advice for traditional buildings, renovations and property projects
Fallow Property provides independent building consultancy across North Yorkshire, drawing on our practical experience of repairing, restoring and renovating traditional and listed buildings.
Our advice combines an understanding of historic construction and traditional materials with the practical realities of design, planning, construction and project costs.
From an initial property inspection to detailed defect investigation and material specifications, we provide clear, practical advice to help clients make informed decisions about their buildings.
Property & Project Advice
Considering buying, renovating or altering a property?
We provide practical advice at the early stages of a property purchase or building project, helping you understand the condition of the building, the work it may require and the likely implications before making major decisions.
Services include:
Pre-purchase property advice
Initial building inspections and condition assessment
Renovation feasibility
Indicative works and cost advice
Design and layout considerations
Planning advice
Listed Building Consent considerations
Repair and maintenance priorities
Advice on extensions and alterations
Identification of areas requiring specialist investigation
For larger renovations, we can help turn an initial inspection into a practical strategy for the repair, alteration and improvement of the property.
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Building Defects & Surveys
Understand the problem before deciding on the solution.
We investigate individual defects through to comprehensive building inspections and condition surveys.
Our approach considers the construction, materials and history of the building rather than simply treating the visible symptoms.
Typical investigations include:
Damp & moisture · Structural movement · Masonry · Roofs & chimneys · Timber · Floors · Drainage · Ventilation · Previous repairs
Traditional buildings require particular care, where inappropriate materials or previous repairs can contribute to moisture problems and deterioration.
Following an inspection, we can advise on further investigation, appropriate repairs, priorities and likely costs.