Construction methods for historic buildings greatly differ from those of a modern building, as do materials. Understanding construction methods of an historic building and the traditional materials used for their construction are paramount to identifying problems and providing solutions to address issues, such as damp and timber decay. Often the application of modern materials such as cement render and modern insulation products can have an adverse effect on historic buildings such as locking in moisture, causing damp and decay to historic fabric.
Inappropriate repairs and works to a listed building can have an adverse impact to the charachter and appearance of the building
At Heritage Unlimted we undertake surveys to listed buildings and provide a report detailing issues and how to address them. We also provide repair advice to solve issues and guide solutions.
Listed Building Survey & Repair Advice Frequently Asked Questions
How can a Listed Building Survey help me?
Historic buildings present different construction methods to modern properties, and as such require a specialist in their construction methods to help identify and unpick the materials and methods used. This will allow you to fully understand what approach is required for any works you wish to undertake. Depending on the issue, if approached incorrectly you can make problems worse and larger scale developments can harm the building if specialist advice is not followed.
- Understanding heritage
Our Heritage Services
We work with clients across a wide range of sectors, delivering tailored advice and specialist reports to support their projects. Speak with our specialists and advance your project with clarity, assurance, and confidence.
Conservation Area Appraisals
Heritage Unlimited can provide detailed and meaningful Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans.
Conservation Management Plans
Our expert team understands the unique historical context of each building, and our comprehensive plans help guide and manage future works to a heritage asset.
Development Advice & Design Guidance
Fully understanding the heritage constraints of your development at an early stage can save both time and money as more often than not, heritage is an afterthought.
Heritage Appeal Statements
If your application has been refused, an appeal can still help you achieve your goals. Appeals safeguard fairness in planning decisions and remain a vital route to securing a positive outcome.
Heritage Assessments
Our Heritage Assessments set out the significance of affected assets and the likely impact of your proposals. They support pre application discussions and help shape projects from the earliest stages.
Heritage Statements
Required for any application affecting a heritage asset, this document explains the asset’s significance, outlines proposed changes to its fabric or setting, and assesses them against statutory and NPPF tests.
Historic Building Recording
Often required as a planning condition, this work documents a building to one of four recording levels, from basic to highly detailed. We provide all levels of recording for listed and non designated heritage assets.
Listed Building Consent Applications
Are the formal process for making changes to a listed building and at Heritage Unlimited we can prepare, submit and monitor the application on your behalf.
Listed Building Survey & Repair Advice
At Heritage Unlimited our understanding of historic and traditional construction methods mean we are well versed in providing suitable repair solutions for historic buildings.
Energy Efficiency and Retrofit
Our ABBE Level 3 accredited experts advise on retrofitting historic buildings for enhanced energy efficiency, lower bills and emissions, while preserving building integrity.
Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments
At Heritage Unlimited, we deliver thorough desk-based archaeological assessments to fulfil local planning authority requirements for developments in Archaeological Priority Areas.
Planning Objections
Concerned or affected by a proposed development that impacts a listed building or conservation area? Heritage Unlimited can prepare policy-led planning objections on your behalf from inappropriate schemes.