Building Surveyors | Heritage & Listed Building Specialist | Retrofit, Snagging & Insurance Reports | MSc Building Surveying
Richard Higson
Building Surveyor (MSc, RICS Accredited) | Architecture & the Built Environment
Heritage & Listed Buildings | Retrofit & Snagging | Residential Specialist
Expert building surveying and practical advice from someone who’s spent over 35 years as a builder in the UK. I deliver honest, independent reports and actionable solutions for homeowners, buyers, and property professionals
What I Do:
Building surveys (modern, heritage, and listed properties)
Listed and period property inspections
Retrofit and energy upgrade consultancy
New build snagging and defect checks
Homebuyer, insurance, and pre-purchase reports
Why choose me:
My experience covers everything from Grade II listed restoration to modern energy retrofits, self-builds, and large-scale renovations. I blend hands-on craftsmanship with the latest surveying qualifications, always providing jargon-free guidance you can trust.
MSc in Building Surveying (RICS accredited). Decades of construction and specialist heritage know-how.
What clients say:
“Richard enhanced my home through real building knowledge and delivered a superb transformation.”
-Private client
Contact
📞 07931 274597
Simple, honest, and professional. If you want informed advice on your property, please contact me directly.
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Building surveys (residential, heritage, listed)
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Retrofit assessments and planning
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Homebuyer and pre-purchase reports
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Listed building and period property inspections
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Insurance property surveys and reports
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New build snagging and quality checks
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Timber, sash window, and joinery restoration
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Historic building defect analysis, restoration and retrofit advice
Testimonials
With decades of hands-on experience as both a builder and practical surveyor, I routinely work alongside and, when needed, challenge engineers, architects, surveyors, and planners and conservation officers to ensure the right result for my clients.
There are many builders that will do what you want and there are a few that will deliver exactly what you need. During a major refurbishment at my part ancient/part modern home, if I had contracted with any of the former then I would have been in big trouble for sure. Richard dragged me kicking and screaming to provide what was needed, enhancing my home through building trade knowledge, intelligence and a desire to hand over a superb transformation. I also think he enjoyed the "I told you so" at the end and I'm so pleased he could.
