Clear fees for practical heritage building advice
Fees depend on the nature of the building concern, the level of advice required, and whether the work can be handled through initial guidance or needs a more detailed review.
Where possible, the scope and fee are agreed before work begins, so you know what level of support is being provided.
£295 + VAT
A focused remote review of one primary building concern, based on the information supplied. Payment is due before the Review is booked. Any site visit or further consultancy is scoped and quoted separately.
A proportionate fee for the right level of advice
Hael Heritage’s fees are based on the type of support needed. A simple initial discussion or review will usually be very different from more detailed advice, written guidance, or a site visit.
The aim is to keep the work proportionate: clear enough to be useful, but not more involved than the concern actually requires.
Fees are agreed before work begins
Before any detailed work begins, the likely scope and fee can be discussed so there is a clear understanding of what is included.
What can affect the fee?
The fee can depend on the nature of the building, the type of concern, the level of review needed, and whether written advice or follow-up guidance is required.
The type of property
Older, listed, or traditionally built properties may require more careful consideration, especially where materials, age, or previous alterations affect the advice.
The nature of the concern
A focused question may only need brief guidance, while wider concerns such as damp, movement, decay, repairs, or suitability of previous work may need a more detailed review.
The level of advice needed
Some enquiries can be answered with a practical review and verbal guidance, while others may need written advice, further research, or more structured follow-up.
Whether further support is needed
If additional guidance, contractor discussions, follow-up notes, or further review is needed after the initial advice, this can be agreed separately.
A clear fee agreed before advice begins
Hael Heritage works on an agreed-fee basis wherever possible. The figures shown are typical fees or ranges; the exact fee depends on the scope and complexity of the concern.
All fees shown are plus VAT. Payment is due before an assessment or viewing is booked. If the matter changes or further support is needed, any additional work is agreed separately before it is carried out.
Typical fees — plus VAT
- Traditional Building Concerns Review — £295
- Site visit and damp/building-defect assessment — typically £450–£750
- Condition survey and written report — £750–£1,500+
- Project oversight — from £350 per visit or £1,500+ per project
- Wider or ongoing consultancy — scoped and quoted individually
Need to understand what level of advice may be needed?
If you are unsure what kind of help is required, you can get in touch to explain the concern and discuss the most suitable next step.
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