Witcombe Surveying and Conservation Case Studies.

Witcome Surveying and Conservation Case Studies.

Our principal David Witcombe (BSc, MSc, RICS), is an award-winning historic building specialist and personally undertakes all inspections.

Our principal David Witcombe (BSc, MSc, RICS), is an award-winning historic building specialist and personally undertakes all inspections.

Weavers Cot.

KENT

Historic Building Consultant work including retrospective Listed Building Consent Application.

  • Full measured survey of the house.

  • Preparing existing and proposed drawings.

  • Preparing a Heritage Statement.

  • Preparation of Schedule of Works including lime render.

  • Numbered timber frame drawing to describe repairs to precise areas.

The Bath House.

St Leonards-on-sea

Level 3 Building Survey on a well-known landmark St Leonards-on-Sea property.

  • A historic swimming pool house conversion.

  • Advice on the structure.

  • Old swimming pool inspection below the main floor.

  • Report included advice on the use of lime mortar.

Worten House.

KENT

Listed stone and brick country house survey.

  • Advising solicitor where Listed Building Consent should have been obtained.

  • Inspection of grounds, outbuildings and ponds.

  • Comments on shared access arrangements.

  • Advice on ground levels around the property.

Winton Barn.

SUSSEX

Survey report on a barn conversion and annexe.

  • Advice to solicitor on the approvals required for past alterations.

  • Recommendations on sensitive repairs with lime mortar.

  • Private drainage system inspected.

  • Advice on the tighter Planning controls within the South Downs National Park.

The Well House.

Bexhill

An interesting arts and crafts house with extensions and outbuildings .

  • Instructing a local contractor on a drone roof survey.

  • Describing the different types of wall construction.

  • Advise on suggested improvements.

We love our job, inspecting interesting buildings!

Who needs a National Trust Membership when you’re a Historic Building Consultant?.

The Granary.

East Sussex

Level 3 Building Survey on a large detached house, outbuildings and annexe.

  • Directing specialist inspections on drainage systems.

  • Inspection of a well.

  • Swimming pool and tennis court inspection

  • Obtaining quotations from specialists.

Henley Down Farm.

East Sussex

Level 3 Building Survey.

  • Advice on timber window maintenance.

  • Solicitor liaison for researching the necessary Local Authority Approvals.

Cleve Court.

KENT

Large Georgian house with Orangery, swimming pool and tennis court.

  • Large flat roof inspection.

  • Advice on the sensitive repair of the Orangery.

  • Basement inspection and comment on drainage.

Beaulieu House.

EAST SUSSEX

Ex-Nursing home converted into a large detached house.

  • Advise on maintenance issues on a house located close to the sea.

  • Identifying extensions and past alterations to walls.

  • Inspection of complicated electrical installation and liaising with electrician.

Chloe RoachChloe Roach
13:28 29 Sep 22
David was absolutely wonderful. He went above and beyond to help us on both the surveys we commissioned. He's very thorough and detailed, and always wants to do the best job he can. Great communicator and very helpful, even after delivering the survey. We will definitely be using him again, should the need arise.
S CS C
13:49 24 Aug 22
We instructed David to carry out a full property survey of our Grade II listed, flint barn house. We knew there would be lots of remedial work identified, as the property has been neglected, and we wanted to ensure that the report was as thorough as possible. We'd heard good things about Witcombe Surveying, so we decided to instruct them to survey the property. David's work was astonishingly detailed, and his report has been enormously helpful to us, not just in the purchasing process but also as we plan our repairs and updates to the property. He is clearly an incredibly experienced and thorough surveyor, and he really goes the extra mile too - he spent time with us on the phone both pre- and post- the survey, which was so helpful to us during a somewhat stressful time! I cannot recommend David's company more highly.
tom mcshanetom mcshane
13:47 11 Aug 22
Witcombe surveyors have been fantastic providing me with my survey, the home buyers survey I received was incredibly detailed. Their knowledge and professionalism is unparalleled.I run a roofing company and I often come across David's surveys when clients ask us to quote for work highlighted by David. David's surveys are exceptionally descriptive and I can often quote work from the survey directly without seeing the property.I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Witcombe Surveying and Conservation to home buyers in the future, David is a exceptional surveyor and provides an excellent service.
Nadine KeatsNadine Keats
13:13 29 Mar 22
David's homebuyer's report was exceptionally thorough and detailed and gave us very clear instructions as to what we needed to follow up on. He was recommended to us by several people and for good reason!
Felicity ScottFelicity Scott
11:44 01 Feb 22
I would highly recommend David's services. Calm, thorough, professional, patient - he went above and beyond to satisfy all of our requirements. As first-time buyers we felt like were in safe hands. The property we are purchasing is Grade II listed and David was very knowledgeable and clear in his advice, he really knows his stuff! We wouldn't hesitate to use his services again.
lance prebblelance prebble
17:38 10 Nov 21
The Best of the Best, a thorough professional. David did 2 full surveys for us on semi commercial properties his analysis and recommendations enabled us to sort the wheat from the chaff and make the right choice.Most definately the right man for the job! Thanks David.
Paul PlayerPaul Player
14:37 29 Sep 21
I have used Witcombe surveying for my house and also and issue with my beach hut.They were superb in every respect and I would recommend them highly.
David ArdronDavid Ardron
09:15 27 Sep 21
House purchase - full structural surveyAs probably your single largest investment in life, it's important to know all you can about your potential new home. As a result we cannot recommend David Witcombe of Witcombe Surveying and Conservation enough. His obvious experience and wealth of knowledge produced an extremely comprehensive and detailed report (more than we expected), which you can easily understand. The report really opens your eyes to all issues (large or small), allowing you to make a fully informed decision. Not only that, David is keen to discuss any issues and help you find realistic solutions. The survey report has been invaluable in our purchase process - which hasn't concluded yet ! We are very appreciative of David's continued assistance in our journey. We would definitely recommend Witcombe Surveying and Conservation. Again, our thanks.
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