Heritage Surveys

How to Choose the Right Heritage Surveying Company?

August 2, 2024

When choosing the right heritage surveyor for your needs, nothing is more crucial to getting the results you are looking for than choosing a surveyor that can deliver on your expectations. But how do you ensure you’re making the right choice? What qualities should you look for in a heritage surveyor? Are there any specific qualifications or experiences that set the best surveyors apart? How can you be sure that the surveyor understands the unique requirements of your project?

In this blog, we’ll explore the factors to consider when selecting the right heritage surveyor, ensuring that your project is in capable hands from start to finish.

Our surveys are divided into two sections: a comprehensive report outlining the state of the buildings and other matters that can influence your decision to buy or occupy the property and a physical inspection of the site. These surveys offer the most striking detail and are appropriate for historically significant, traditionally built buildings.

The physical inspection covers:

structural integrity
materials used
signs of deterioration or damage

Heritage Surveying

Heritage surveying is an organised process of examining and documenting historic sites, buildings, and artifacts. It involves various fields, such as archaeology and architecture, and focuses on conserving these historical places and objects. Heritage surveys offer valuable information about the historical importance of sites, ensuring their protection and preservation.

The Benefits of Heritage Surveys

Have you ever thought about why it is crucial to preserve our heritage? What role does heritage play in shaping our identity and culture? How does preserving historic sites and artifacts benefit our society today and in the future?

Heritage surveys provide numerous benefits, including:

Fostering Cultural Diversity
Safeguarding Cultural Identity
Creating Educational & Learning Opportunities
Boosting Tourism & Economic Development
Promoting Community Cohesion
Creating A Sense of Place for The People
Opting for Environmental Sustainability

Check out our detailed blog post for a more in-depth look at the benefits of heritage surveys.

How Do You Ensure You Get a Good Survey?

Don’t rely just on ‘qualification.’ Many in the industry are meaningless. Instead, look for surveyors with a proven track record and practical experience, especially in the area relevant to your needs.

Do your research: Check out the surveyor’s webpage. Examine his portfolio, history, and clientele. Can he provide evidence of having built, restored, and maintained historical property in the real world?
Ask the surveyor how they calculate the dampness: Many will not tell you now because they are too afraid. Run for the hills if you receive anything akin to a “damp meter” or conductance meter in search mode; this person has no idea what they are doing. They won’t be able to tell you the connection between temperature, relative humidity, and the absolute.
Recognise the various materials and techniques required to comprehend the structure of older structures.

Why Choose Survey2Plan?

Now that we have covered heritage surveying in great detail, we want to show how Survey2Plan handles heritage surveys.

So, if you’re looking to have a survey conducted, continue reading the blog to find out more about our services.

UK-based Heritage Consultants

Since we are based in the UK, we are familiar with and comprehend all local laws and ordinances. We follow the guidelines and use the most effective surveying techniques when we have a thorough understanding of such difficulties. We will obtain the necessary data for sustainable future planning by doing this.

Innovative Technology

At Survey2Plan, heritage surveys use state-of-the-art technology and contemporary techniques. By using this procedure, we can guarantee that you will have access to exact and accurate data after surveying.

Dedicated Account Manager

We fully know how crucial it is to have a single Point of Contact (POC) for your projects. We also guarantee the seamless completion of your tasks in this way, regardless of their size. We designate specialized account managers to guarantee the best possible customer assistance throughout the surveying process.

Up to 10 Revisions

Every strategy we employ is intended to provide you with accurate and efficient service. Even after months have passed, our client-centric methodology allows for up to ten changes to ensure your unique demands are satisfied.

Honesty & Transparency

Transparency and honesty are the cornerstones of Survey2Plan. This indicates that the price listed is the same as what you must pay. We also guarantee that using us to conduct your surveys will not be a regret.

Feel free to reach out to us for a detailed heritage survey consultation.