Over the years, we’ve been able to prove our worth with some major names. Most jobs, like the ones listed below included many different services. Why not take advantage of this one-stop service yourself?
Smith Baxter were instructed to produce a fire rebuild assessment using BCIS rebuild software and our expertise in historic buildings to produce an accurate rebuild valuation for the property. Allowing for its specialist architectural features.
Smith Baxter surveyed, specified, tender and oversaw remedial works to the external elevations and roof of this former industrial building. Including specialist repairs following corrosion of the concrete reinforcement. Services
Contract Administration Smith Baxter were instructed to specify, tender and undertake contract administration of the external decorations of this converted former mansion. Incorporating specialist masonry repairs and cleaning. Services
Roof Level Survey & Repairs The condition of the roofs and external elevations was assessed utilising a combination of drone roof survey and abseil inspection. Smith Baxter using this information specified and oversaw remedial works at roof level to the various roofs, parapet and turret.
Located on Twickenham high street this required coordination with the concurrent shop front replacement project, tenants and council. The property was protected with a temporary tin roof while it was stripped, insulated, battened and tiled. Leadwork and rear flat roofs were renewed at the same time.
An investment client instructed us to survey a mixed commercial and residential asset on Wimbledon High Street, containing three 2 storey retail units and 3 storeys of residential flats above. Smith Baxter produced a detailed full structural building survey including budget costs for the identified remedial works as well as a separate fire reinstatement report. Firestopping issues were identified above the commercial suspended ceilings and widespread issues with the external windows. Services
The residents wished to remodel their ageing and uninspiring communal areas of this prestigious residential tower overlooking the Thames. Smith Baxter were engaged to oversee the instruction of competing interior designers before specifying the chosen scheme and overseeing the remodelling works. This involved altering the layout of the carpark basement approach by introducing an enlarged opening with concealed door as well as new oak & powder coated screens to the adjacent service areas. The ground floor entrance received new marble
External Decorations, Dilapidations, Maintenance Planning& Internal Refurbishments Works undertaken for ERIC Twickenham Limited. Services
Warrenne Way is a Grade II listed former Victorian school building which has been converted to residential units. The condition of the roof could not be fully assessed from ground level. Smith Baxter therefore utilised a drone survey to fully map the condition of the roof. Having produced a CAPEX plan with this information Smith Baxter have subsequently completed a programme of repair and redecoration works. Which came in on time and budget.
Smith Baxter were instructed to produce a 15 year CAPEX Plan by the managing agents for a residential estate on the former site of Courage Brewery. Consisting of a mix of converted former warehouses and later modern additions. A CAPEX plan is used to plan the future capital expenditure required to maintain the estate in a good state of repair and help plan future reserve collections.
Full structural designPreparation of calculationsStructural drawingsFor this project, we were designing a brand new residential dwelling.
15 Year Maintenance Plan, Fire Damage Reinstatement, Contract AdministrationWorking directly with the resident committee to preserve and maintain their Grade II Listed Building Services
Building surveying Building survey for investment company purchasing converted former piano factory containing 13 luxury duplex apartments. Services
Party wall services The adjacent buildings were cut away from our client’s mansion block to be replaced by a high rise residential build with multi level basement. This required the agreement of multiple Awards involving, agreement of method statements, temporary shoring, structural monitoring, ESCROW and checking engineer.
Building surveying servicesLong-term management of property10 year maintenance planMonitoring works against this plan
Quantity surveyingProject co-ordinationPreparing cost plans and budgets/ CAPEX PlanPreparing specifications of work and tenderingCo-ordinating works on-siteListed building consent
InsuranceStructural DesignFollowing a piling collapse in an adjacent development we were appointed by the Insurance Loss Adjuster to monitor and agree the remedial work design.
Interior design, decoration and refurbishment.Budget costs, program and cost control. Our work was carried out on the prestigious residential communal areas, porter’s lodge and recreation club.
CDM co-ordinatorProject Management Building Survey Shortlisted for heritage award for extensive refurbishment of Grade 2* listed decorative stone entrance gates.
