Design
Our building surveyor trained at Thames Polytechnic graduating with a BSC in Building Surveying with commendation in 1979 and joined Hertfordshire County Council in the County Architect's Department before being elected as a Professional Associate of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in January 1982. Our surveyor pursued a career in the Architect's Department with moves to the private sector and Stevenage Borough Council before returning to become Group Surveyor in charge of the minor works division dealing with the Council's small capitlal and refurbishment projects with providing advice on building matters.Our surveyor has worked for Forum Architects in Cambridge as well as specialising in the repair and alteration of Listed Buildings for private clients. Clients include schools, commercial concerns and private individuals who require advice and design services in respect of all building matters with particular emphasis on traditional and historic buildings.
VAT and Listed Buildings
For anyone seeking to carry out major works to a Listed Building the question of Value Added Tax will loom large as it may be at the Standard Rate (17.5%), Reduced Rate(5%) or Zero Rate (0%) . It is a popular misconception that a Listed Building is always going to attract VAT at Zero Rate. If the work is considered, by HM Revenue and Customs, to be an "Approved Alteration" , then it will be Zero Rated but there are many caveats which may result in Tax being charged where you may not have anticipated it. To be on the safe side, discuss the project at an early stage with the VAT Helpline or an experienced VAT Consultant. We have a former VAT inspector as a consultant who has many years of specialising in Listed Buildings. We may be able to help you to ensure that you are only liable for the correct amount of VAT applicable.
Joinery
We have our own joiner's shop at our offices at Hatfield Park. We specialise in purpose made joinery in hardwood and softwood and offer a bespoke service especially in sash windows, doors, frames and staircases.
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