Project: Barn to Office conversion projectLocation: Sutton at Hone, KentStatus: Completed We are pleased to announce the completion of the Barn conversion project in Sutton at Hone, Kent. K&A Chartered Surveyors were employed by a commercial client to project manage and provide Architectural services of the partial demolition and re-building of part of the first-floor […]
Location: Peckham, South East LondonStatus: Completed We were instructed to provide Planning, Architectural and Project Management services to restore the fire-damaged timber-constructed Grade II listed property. The property comprises a mixture of ground-floor retail and first and second upper floor residential/storage units. The works have comprised of replacement, repair, refurbishment, redecoration and removal of structural […]
Project: External repair and decoration programme and the construction of a mansard roof extension.Location: Surrey Quays, South East LondonStatus: Completed K&A Chartered Surveyors were employed to provide Project Management services for the external repair and redecoration scheme to the exterior of the property and the construction of an additional floor level above using a mansard […]
Project: Refurbishment, remodelling, alterations, and extension works to a mix use commercial and residential property.Location: Teddington, South-West LondonStatus: Completed We are pleased to have recently signed-off and received the Building Control certificate for a major project, which has seen remodelling, extensions, demolition and retrofitting works carried out to a former mix-use residential and commercial premises […]
The UK is facing growing concerns over the risks associated with the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings, following previous cases of material failure in a number of operational schools. In September 2023, the Department for Education released a guidance note on the identification of the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete […]
We are pleased to announce the addition of Drone Surveys (also known as Drone Roof Inspections) to our services. The use of drones has revolutionized the way our industry works as it enables a safer, time saving and cost-efficient way of inspecting the property without the need to invest in the traditional means of access, […]
Our team at K&A Chartered Surveyors often receive instructions from homebuyers who wish to purchase properties of non-standard construction. It is no secret that the term “non-standard construction” can be alarming to many people, particularly to homebuyers and mortgage lenders. In this article, we look to explore the likely myths and implications homebuyers need to […]
The cost-of-living crisis is worrying the majority of us and homeowners are no exception. The Bank of England base rate has increased 13 consecutive times and now sits at 5.25%. Since July 2023, the current mortgage rate for a 2-year fixed term stands at a whopping 6.78%, meanwhile the interest rate for a 5-year fixed […]
K & A Chartered Surveyors believe in achieving success through continuous improvement and as part of our growth and expansion, we are pleased to announce that we are moving into our new office at Regus, Admirals Park, Victory Way, Dartford, DA2 6QD. Follow us on social media to stay up to date with all the […]
Due to the rising energy bills, many home owners are seeking new ways to improve the energy efficiency of their property. One of these methods, which has been highly debated in the recent times is the use of spray foam insulation. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) similarly known as spray foam insulation, is used in roof, […]
