Building Works

The Specification and Contract Administration of Building Works We offer a wide range of services and advice when building repairs, maintenance, alterations or conversion works are necessary.  We often advise property managers on the timing and budgeting of cyclical major works and Section 20 consultation procedures required for leasehold flats under the Landlord and Tenant […]

CAPEX Reports

Planned Maintenance, Long Term Maintenance Plans, Capital Expenditure, Budget and Building Condition Reports  When setting service charges, reserve funds or budgets; a landlord, managing agent or property owner needs a clear understanding of the condition of their property and accurate projected building repair and maintenance costs for future expenditure.  At LBB Chartered Surveyors, our Building […]

Building Pathology – Building Defects and Repairs

At LBB Chartered Surveyors we offer a specialist building surveying consultancy advising property owners, occupiers and property managers on all aspects of building repair and maintenance.   All properties suffer from problems every now and then. Sometimes they can be straightforward, and a builder can resolve them. Sometimes they are more complex, and a solution […]

Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA)

Fire Insurance Valuations Every property needs to be insured. Leases often give the landlord this responsibility with the costs being recharged to tenants or lessees. An underestimation of the insured value can result in a shortfall in insurance cover, and this can lead to claims being rejected or only partially recovered.   There are many […]