Aberystwyth   

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C.J.Belsey Ltd

Chris Belsey F.R.I.C.S.

Chartered Building Surveyor

C.J.Belsey Ltd  Registered Office: Ty Newydd, Cwmerfyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3HB  Registered in Cardiff No 5315574

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Ty Newydd, Cwmerfyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3HB

Tel: 01970 820166  www.cjbelsey.com  Email: chris@cjbelsey.com

                C.J.Belsey Ltd , Chartered Building Surveyors can provide a range of customer focused and

                responsive professional services on building construction and property matters. 

                Chartered Building Surveyors provide independent advice on building problems, such as          

                cracked walls, structural building elements, dampness or other defects.  Other services

                include the design of new buildings, alterations and extensions to both houses and 

                                                                       commercial buildings, land and level surveys for residential and other development sites.

 Building Surveys ( formerly known as Structural Surveys)                                      

                                                                                                                                          A Building Survey carried out by a Chartered Building Surveyor is suitable for all types of residential and other types of property, normally carried out on behalf of prospective purchasers prior to making a commitment to purchase, but may also be applicable under other circumstances such as the refurbishment or re-development of existing property. It is a visual examination of the fabric of the building, with detailed report provided on the condition of structure, services, finishes and fittings of the building. Guidance notes for rectification of defects identified and future maintenance recommendations are included 

It is important to be fully informed about the condition of a property, and costs of repair before purchase. This applies as much to commercial properties as to residential. Building Survey's are designed to provide the purchaser with detailed information on condition to allow a balanced judgement of the property’s condition and suitability to be made before purchase and before it is too late!

   Building Survey Report

 The Building Survey Report follows a structured format, it may include layout plans and photographs to facilitate

 understanding of the report and will cover the following headings:

            General Information including location, description and construction of the property, vehicular and      

            pedestrian access and other issues noted during the inspection

     The type & condition of the major building & services elements based on a visual inspection of:

            Roofs external and internal including accessible roof spaces etc

            External construction and building envelope details including walls, doors & windows.

            Internal construction details and finishes including walls, floors, doors  & windows

            Internal plumbing, sanitary fittings and drainage

            External drains 

            Garden areas, boundary walls, garages, etc.

            Services and central heating

            Comments on the thermal efficiency of the structure and noise insulation.

            Costing for essential repairs.

            General maintenance notes.

            Recommended specialist reports

    Items for  consideration by your solicitor

    Conclusion

          Fees

          Fees will depend on the location, type and size of the property.                                                                    

Building Defect Survey and Report                                                             

This is a technical report on a particular building issue such as cracked walls or dampness, we will carry out an in-depth investigation, usually to a similar level as a Building Survey but we will go deeper if required to determine the cause or source of the problem. The length and detail of the report will depend on the issues identified.

          Fees

          Fees will depend on the location and nature of the building defect issue to be investigated.                       

           Architectural Services including:                                                                                                                       

                We provide the full range of architectural services including the initial measured surveys of existing properties and site surveys for

                new properties for both residential and commercial properties. This followed by the preparation of feasibility studies and sketch

                designs providing the Client with a definitive and controlling role in the design process. Sketch designs and working drawings are

                prepared using CAD to comply with Local Authority standards in order to attain Planning and Building Regulation Approvals.

                Contract documentation including the preparation of Specifications & Schedules of Work, obtaining tenders from approved

                contractors and a tender analysis report and recommendations.  Following the appointment of the contractor, we undertake the role

                of Contact Administrator as determined by the terms of the binding contract  or the written terms of agreement.

                Architectural Services are divided into phased work stages ie survey, feasibility and sketch design, working drawings, contract    

                documentation etc

         Fees

                Fees will depend on the size and type of the project and the Client's work stage requirements.                        

  Land and Level Surveys including:                                                                                                                                  

Measured land surveys of potential sites for residential and commercial development or other purposes.

                Theodolite and laser measured surveys

                Level surveys of potential sites for residential and commercial development or other purposes.

                Level surveys to assess flood risk (Welsh Assembly - TAN 15) for Planning Applications, site development and other purposes.

                Survey drawings prepared in Autocad including detailed site, location & block plans, longitudinal and cross sections