Other Services

Discover more about our range of professional services. We occasionally update this page, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.

Aerial Drone Surveys

Our building surveying and inspection capabilities have been significantly enhanced through the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drones). We operate compact, low‑noise drones suitable for urban environments, equipped with high‑resolution cameras that capture images of otherwise hard‑to‑reach areas. This approach removes the need for traditional scaffolding and specialist access equipment, providing a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective solution.

Periodic aerial inspections support the proactive management of real estate, enhance asset protection, improve long‑term maintenance planning, and contribute to reduced lifecycle costs.

Early expert advice and guidance enable property owners and managers to make informed and timely interventions. We can quickly identify building defects and detect potential issues before they escalate.

Drones also play a valuable role in gathering evidence for landlord and tenant negotiations.

All drone operations are fully risk- assessed and carried out by a Chartered Surveyor who is a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Registered Operator and Flyer, and holds a CAA UAS Remote Pilot A2 Certificate of Competence (A2CofC), ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Access Agreements

If access is required to neighbouring land for construction works that do not fall within the auspices of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, we can liaise between the parties, negotiate terms and draft licences for access and scaffolding on of behalf property owners and developers.

Where works are reasonably necessary for the preservation of the whole or any part of the dominant land and access to the neighbouring servient land is denied, we can assist owners and developers in applying to the courts for an Access Order under the Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992.

Expert Witness Services

We provide independent expert witness services for party wall-related litigation, in line with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules.

We also provide expert witness statements for injunction applications to the County Court or High Court where works governed by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 have begun without prior notice.

In these cases, we prepare clear, factual statements for the court based on our objective observations, and our knowledge of the legislation and relevant case law. We will set out the works being undertaken, identify whether those works fall within the scope of the Act, and whether they pose an immediate risk to the adjoining property.

If an injunction is granted, the Building Owner will usually be required to stop work until the Act has been properly followed. We strongly recommend that Adjoining Owners obtain legal advice before pursuing this course of action.

Schedules of Condition

When construction work is planned to take place in the vicinity of existing neighbouring buildings or structures, it is advisable for their condition to be assessed and documented beforehand by an independent Chartered Building Surveyor.

A Schedule of Condition serves as an evidential record for future reference to ascertain the nature and extent of any damage that may have occurred in the intervening period and helps determine the likely cause and liability.

Boundaries

Property boundary disputes are notorious for being highly emotive, protracted and potentially very expensive to resolve through litigation.

We can provide initial impartial advice and guidance and, if necessary, act as an independent expert witness, either as a party appointed expert or as a single joint expert.

Mediation

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) whereby an impartial independent mediator facilitates and encourages agreement between the parties. The process has the advantages of being quick, confidential and cost-effective. If consensus is achieved, it will be formally documented by way of a Mediation Agreement, and this can be made legally binding if the parties desire.

Andrew McAllister is a certified commercial mediator (UK Mediation) and offers a prompt mediation service for most types of property dispute.

We also offer advice and assistance to parties preparing for mediation.