Historic building assessments

We're providing specialist conservation, design, and historic building consultancy services on the roof elevation and restoration project at the Imperial War Museum in London.

Historic buildings form an integral part of our cultural and architectural heritage.

Planned maintenance, alteration, refurbishment and extension projects involving historic buildings all require sensitivity to the quality of the building. 

The accurate assessment and understanding of historic buildings, their defects and modes of deterioration is vital to the design of appropriate repair.

Historic buildings are covered by several types of legislation.

How we can help

We assess the condition of historic buildings, including the investigation of specific or generalised defects.

The design and specification of appropriate maintenance works should reflect the historic character whilst taking into account the latest recommendations and advice. We have key local knowledge and familiarity with historic context from our regional offices.

Where alteration and refurbishment works are required, we can formulate designs and specifications to respond to requirements, whilst also respecting the layout, materials and historic importance of the building and its setting.

Planning and listed building applications

We undertake assessments and produce reports on the historic fabric and building characteristics to support or object to particular planning and Listed Building applications.

Fire and flood damage

We can assist with the assessment of damage and advise on appropriate remedial works where fire or floods have affected an historic building.