Non-Standard Construction
Regulated Surveyors by RICS, CIOB and RPSA
Construction in Manchester Using Alternative (Non-Standard) Methods
Non-standard structures and regular structures differ from each other. They are built using construction materials that are not usually called upon.
Construction methods and materials that fall outside the accepted norms of safety, efficacy, and quality really ought to classify a property as nonconforming. Yet a number of local authorities in the 1950s and 1960s built all kinds of different local versions of non-standard properties. They built buildings with concrete frames, steel frames, and precast concrete panels.
Some designs of non-standard properties have been classified under housing defect laws as “designated defective.”
What Is the Issue with Non-Standard Construction?
Establishing whether your property is a non-standard building is crucial because being non-standard can affect your mortgage and maintenance, and even have selling, insuring, and renting implications.
Non-Standard Building Survey Services in Manchester
A non-standard construction chartered surveyor is part of our panel. He or she performs an examination of the framework of the property to ascertain the type of non-standard construction used, the structural integrity of the load-bearing components, and the expected useful life of the property as built. Some of our surveyors comment on the issues of saleability and mortgageability of the property.
Get in Touch
If you are unsure whether your home is non-standard, it would be a good idea to consult a chartered surveyor. This professional can determine whether your building is indeed non-standard and will inform you with a report that makes a clear recommendation about what to do next. The surveyor’s assessment covers the property’s construction materials and its structural supports, which are the critical elements of any building. Get in touch today and we will refer you to a local chartered surveyor.
Surveys of Commercial Property
If you’re thinking of acquiring, leasing, subletting, disposing of, or altering commercial premises in Manchester, you would be well advised to locate a surveyor skilled in the nuances of commercial building surveying – should you spot a defect in a commercial building you can use that information to negotiate an asking price for the property that’s considerably lower than what the seller originally wanted, or you can talk your way out of a bad deal altogether.
Our Manchester-based team of RICS-compliant commercial building surveyors is equipped to handle matters throughout Manchester.
Contact
Our team prioritizes client care above all else. We look forward to being in touch with you so you can instruct a surveyor in Manchester, London, Bristol, Birmingham or Cardiff. You can reach out to us easily. Just fill out our form, and we’ll get back to you with a free quote for your survey. All our surveyors are qualified as members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and we are one of the UK’s leading providers of building survey and valuation services:
- Accredited Professionals: Certified by organizations like RICS, CIOB, and RPSA.
- Customized Survey Reports: inspections to meet your specific requirements.
- Local Expertise: Deep understanding and specialized knowledge.
- Expert Guidance: Professional recommendations and support.
The property survey you commission will be carried out by an accredited professional. Your chartered surveyor will be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or will belong to some other industry-standard professional body. Rest assured; you will receive highest quality of professional service for your survey.
