We have noted a rise in companies advertising themselves as Chartered Building Surveyors when they are not. To be clear, only MRICS or FRICS post nominals are Chartered Surveyors with the specialist building surveying training and qualifications to assure you of the proper level of testing for building surveys. AssocRics is a good standard, but these are still not Chartered Surveyors. Lack of any RICS accreditation means you cannot be sure of the training or experience of the surveyor and we note a rise in some companies saying they are building surveyors with no accreditations at all. We say this due to some confusion in the market place.
Whether you're carrying out works or you've received a notice, we can help
Understanding the Party Wall Act 1996
We are qualified to either act on your behalf to issue notices and produce Schedules of Condition to ensure you comply with the Act, or upon receipt of a notice from your neighbour, we are able to ensure works are properly thought out.
Notices and disputes
We have provided expert witness statements and provided construction advice to clients who are in dispute with their contractors or other construction professionals. If you feel blinded by technical terms and feel that something is wrong, we may be able to help.
Planning applications
We can work with you to draft up plans and submit applications, always in consideration of meeting building regulation compliance and future construction costings. We offer a total one-stop shop for development and all costs are provided up front.
Defects
Whether it's a small challenge that requires some reassurance or a larger scale issue, you will find us friendly and helpful and we are happy to discuss your requirements. Contact us for expert advice on resolving building defects.
Complete project management
As Chartered Project Managers we can help bring together a construction team to deal with a wide range of projects from initial development and appraisal through to planning, building control, tender, contract and management of works. We work to mitigate your exposure to risk on all matters including CDM Regulations and are happy to discuss your plans. We are well equipped to advise on procurement and programming strategies as well as administer JCT construction contract forms which ensure risk exposure is controlled and understood. We ensure strict cost control procedures and programming so that you are protected every step of the way.
Trusted in East Kent for over 25 years
"I have known Karl for many years and he recently completed a full survey for our most recent house purchase. Karl is extremely reliable and professional and I would recommend his company to anyone."
Dan O
"Kohls Chartered Surveyors provided a detailed and professional Level 2 RICS survey for me at short notice, for a second property. Very efficient service, really polite and friendly - usual rates, good value. I appreciate the local knowledge too as I am buying from outside the area. Highly recommended! Thank you, Karl."
KatieA-228
"An outstanding service, Karl kept me up to date the whole time, even emailing me photos and important points before the survey had been compiled."
Justin B
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