Building conservation and historic building advice
Many of the buildings worked on by Cluttons' project and building consultancy are listed or located within conservations areas.
Our specialist team offers expertise in the repair, maintenance, alteration and conversion of listed and historic buildings. The services we provide encompass the full range of conservation work ranging from planning work and detailing schemes to the finished product.
The team adopts a practical approach from initial acquisition, the design process of alterations, conversion and planned maintenance for each building. To comply with the necessary legislation surrounding such buildings, the team provides solutions which balance the historical element of the building with legislation compliance, providing the most practical solution.
Key services include:
- historic building surveys
- condition surveys
- historic research, inspection, recording and architectural analysis and assessments
- general inspections, advice and reports
- detailed photographic, descriptive and drawn records
- feasibility studies
- Listed building and conservation area consent applications and supporting statements
- design and specification, including alterations, extensions and new build structure in conservation settings
- contract administration and project management
- preparation of conservation plans and manuals
- advice on the Disability Discrimination Act and its application to historic buildings