Project: Roof overlaying and external repair and decoration programme.Location: Blackheath, LondonStatus: Completed Pictures before and during K&A Surveyors were appointed to provide Project Management and Contract Administrator services for external works to a residential block above commercial units. The building is in the heart of the Blackheath Conservation Area in South London. The works include […]
Project: Restoration project to a fire and water damaged purpose-built block of flats.Location: Forest Hill, South East LondonStatus: Completed K&A Surveyors were appointed to provide Project Management services for the restoration works to a fire damaged block of flats in Forest Hill, London. The restoration works includes replacement of the roof, external repair and rebuilding […]
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 Surveyors were employed by a commercial client to provide Project Management and Architectural services. The works converted the existing retail and barn premises into contemporary offices, […]
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 Surveyors were employed to provide Project Management services for an external repair and redecoration scheme. The project also added a new floor level using a mansard roof, providing additional access, circulation space and 3 […]
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 signed off a major project and received its Building Control certificate. The project involved remodelling, extensions, demolition and retrofitting works to a former mixed-use residential and commercial building in the heart […]
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. Drones have transformed the way our industry works. They offer a safer, quicker and more cost-efficient way to inspect a property, without the need for scaffolding or a mobile platform. Furthermore, the use of drone technology […]
Our team at K&A 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 be […]
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 […]
