S M T Associates

SMT Associates is a team of independent chartered building surveyors based in Cornwall, dedicated to providing professional advice to clients across the residential and commercial sectors. With years of experience, our team of fully qualified surveyors has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of traditional buildings, allowing us to provide expert guidance on all aspects of building conservation, restoration, and maintenance.

Our Services

Our comprehensive range of services includes:

• Residential Surveys: Providing clients with detailed reports and recommendations for pre-purchase surveys, home extensions, and refurbishments.
• Damp & Timber Surveys: Conducting scientific assessments of timber decay and damp-related problems in historic and modern buildings.
• Project Management: Offering tailored project management services for clients, ensuring that individual projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
• Planning & Building Regulations: Providing expert advice on planning and building regulations, ensuring that clients' projects comply with relevant regulations.
• 3D Modelling: Utilizing computer-aided design to create detailed plans, including three-dimensional views, for planning applications, building regulations, and tender documents.
• Rehabilitation & Refurbishment Projects: Leading clients through the refurbishment process, from initial surveys to completion, ensuring that structures are restored to their former glory.
• Basement Conversion: Expertly converting basements into functional living spaces, incorporating essential safety and structural considerations.
• Expert Witness: Providing expert witness services for clients navigating disputes and conflicts related to building and construction matters.
• Measured Building & Topographical Surveys: Conducting accurate measured surveys of buildings, providing critical information for planning and architectural design.
• Building Pathology: Offering specialized services for building pathology, including the scientific assessment of timber decay and damp-related problems in historic and modern buildings.

Our Philosophy

At SMT Associates, we take a unique approach to building conservation and restoration. We believe in understanding the building's history, structure, and processes of decay organisms and beetles, rather than relying on chemical treatments or unnecessary interventions. Our goal is to provide clients with sustainable solutions that preserve the original fabric of the building, while ensuring the overall structure remains safe and secure.

Our Expertise

Our team of experienced surveyors has developed a deep understanding of traditional building materials and techniques, allowing us to provide expert advice on the use of lime, sand, and other traditional materials for repair and conservation. We have worked with numerous clients, including the National Trust, English Heritage, and Cornwall Council, as well as private homeowners and commercial companies.

Wider Coverage

While our office is based in Truro, Cornwall, we cover a wider area including Penzance, Falmouth, Camborne, Redruth, St Austell, Bodmin, Liskeard, and Saltash.