Alder Specialist Building Surveyors

Welcome to Alder Specialist Building Surveyors, a totally independent team of qualified high tech building consultant surveyors with a unique difference. Our expertise is unparalleled in the field of building condition inspections, with a focus on a non-destructive approach. With over 30 years of experience combined with up to date technical equipment, we carry out detailed surveys of your property, whether it be a ground floor flat or a grade "A" listed castle.

Our objective is to meticulously scan the outside of the building looking for defects that may cause or potentially cause water ingress that may ultimately lead to problems such as plaster damage or internal decay. The defects are recorded and reference points are used internally, narrowing down the search to specific areas of concern, whether they are visibly obvious, or are lurking behind the plaster.

Each survey is accompanied with a detailed and self-explanatory report, complete with annotated photos and sketches explaining the problems. Included in the report will be practical, but holistic and environmentally friendly recommendations for remedial repairs and realistic budget costings (if requested), based on current market values. Furthermore, we are qualified to act in a project management capacity overseeing your project, to provide moisture monitoring and the drawing up of planned maintenance programmes to ensure that your property remains healthy, especially in the places you can't see!

Services

At Alder Specialist Building Surveyors, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to identify and address any issues within your property. Our services include:

Damp Detection

It is up to specially trained surveyors to determine the cause and the affect of each case as the wrong diagnosis can have a detrimental outcome.

Timber Decay Detection

Timber decay is the greatest threat to any building fabric. It is absolutely vital to diagnose the type of decay accurately to enable appropriate remedial works to be carried out.

Woodworm Detection

There are many types of wood boring insects which may potentially cause damage to the structural timbers of any building provided that the right conditions and wood type are available.

Moisture Profiling & Maintenance

Moisture Profiling and continued monitoring plays a crucial part in the long term care of any building.

Cavity Wall-Tie / Void Inspections

To minimise any damage to the building fabric, we use metal detection and Fibre Optics (video and still shots).

Project Management

We offer full Project Management Services and are qualified with the Association of Project Management (APM).

Continued Professional Development

We are committed to ongoing learning and development, ensuring that our skills and knowledge are always up to date with the latest technologies and techniques.

What We Do

We specialise in external & internal building condition inspections looking for timber decay, woodworm infestation, damp problems, fabric defects, or cavity wall problems in your property using technology such as fibre optics, thermal imaging and aerial drone. Whatever the problem, our objective is to: find the problems, determine why the problem exists, report on it, then offer solutions as to how to rectify the problem/s.

Thermal Imaging

We use thermal imaging to identify potential issues within your property that may not be visible to the naked eye. This technology allows us to pinpoint areas of concern and diagnose problems more accurately.

Drone Photography

Our aerial drone service provides an unparalleled view of your property, allowing us to identify external defects and issues that may not be accessible or visible from the ground.

Fibre Optics

We use fibre optics to inspect and investigate areas within your property that are difficult to access or view. This technology allows us to provide a detailed and accurate assessment of the condition of your property.

Contact Us

If you are interested in our services or would like to know more about how we can help you, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you and helping you maintain a healthy and safe property.