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Full Building Survey (Residential) | Full Building Survey (Conservation) | Building Surveyors Report | Home Buyers Report | Home Condition Report | Schedules of Condition | Measured Surveys | Architecture and Design Advice | Building Defects and Occupancy Advice | Maintenance Advice | Planned Maintenance Programmes | General Advice to Client's Requirements | HMLR Applications
Maintenance Advice
As soon as a building/structure is completed and in some cases even before completion takes place, degradation/deterioration of elements, components and finishes commences.
If left unchecked this deterioration can destroy an element, component or finish and replacement becomes necessary. In order to preserve your investment in any building or structure Barker Associates recommend that suitable and adequate “maintenance” is undertaken. A proper regime of maintenance should reduce the cost of ownership in the long term as it prevents major expense on renewals/replacements.
There is, in addition, to the potential saving in cost/inconvenience a further factor of Health and Safety. This is especially pertinent when looking at gas appliances, chimney flues, electrical appliances, etc.
There are generally two approaches to maintenance:-
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REACTIVE
Wait until something occurs or substantial deterioration takes place then repair/replace. There is with this approach likely to be additional costs in dealing with consequential damage.
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PLANNED
A planned approach over a set period. Maintenance costs overall may be slightly higher than a “Reactive” approach but there should be no consequential damage (costs) to deal with. Works can be grouped together to make best use of accommodation/access costs that may be required eg. scaffolding etc.
With their extensive expertise and experience Barker Associates are well placed to provide advice on all aspects of maintenance for all type of building/structure, new and historic.
Maintenance plans/schedules can be prepared to meet your requirements with regard to either cost or use of a building.
All Surveyors are fully qualified Members of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
For more information on maintenance please do not hesitate to call our offices.
