A building surveyor specialising in listed historic buildings can provide a wide range of advice and services, including: 1. Condition surveys and assessments: Conduct thorough inspections and evaluations of the building's condition, identifying any defects, structural issues, or areas requiring repair or maintenance. 2. Materials and techniques guidance: Advising on the appropriate materials, construction techniques, and approaches to be used for alterations, repairs, or maintenance, ensuring they are compatible with the historic fabric of the building and comply with regulations. 3. Planning and consent assistance: Guiding clients through the listed building consent process, preparing necessary documentation, drawings, and specifications, and representing clients in discussions with the local planning authority. 4. Project management: Overseeing and coordinating the work on listed buildings, ensuring that all alterations or repairs are carried out in accordance with approved plans, using appropriate materials and techniques, and adhering to best practices for heritage conservation. 5. Conservation advice: Providing guidance on the best practices for conserving and preserving the historic character and significance of the building, including advice on maintenance schedules, environmental monitoring, and preventative measures. 6. Heritage impact assessments: Conduct assessments to evaluate the potential impact of proposed alterations on the historic significance of the building and provide recommendations to minimise or mitigate any adverse effects. 7. Specialist contractor sourcing: Identifying and recommending skilled and experienced contractors, craftspeople, and specialists who are knowledgeable in working with traditional materials and techniques required for listed buildings. 8. Grant and funding advice: Assist clients in identifying and applying for grants or funding opportunities available for the repair, maintenance, or conservation of listed historic buildings.