We can Advise you on:

• The philosophy and principles of conservation; • UNESCO, ICOMOS and other Charters, Regulations and Guidelines; • The legal background to conservation; • The implications of the purchase of a protected structure; • Statutory obligations for declarations, notifications and consents; • The need for historic research and analysis; • The need for specialist advice; • Appropriate general repairs to historic fabric; • Appropriate new uses for historic buildings. • Applying for grants and funding for conservation works; • Contracts suitable for conservation work; • The conservation implications and need for specialist design for temporary works, demolition and shoring for historic buildings; • Maintenance strategies and management policies for environmental protection and preservation of monuments and their contents, and sites; Typical Conservation Services Offered (In addition to our Standard Architectural Services): • Prepare Conservation Appraisal Reports for Planning Applications or other uses; • Examine a historic building or site, and identify its emotional, cultural and use significance; • Commission searches of records and archives; • Diagnose, in broad outline, causes of decay and recommend appropriate specialist investigation; • Define the need for specialist studies of materials and systems, the services of art and architectural historians, archaeologists, conservators and other specialist consultants; and of specialist contractors, technicians, craftsmen and tradesmen; • Design appropriate alterations and extensions; • Document the works executed and making them accessible • Work with inhabitants, administrators and planners to develop conservation strategies appropriate to local needs, abilities and resources;