Existing Buildings


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Range of Services

Brian Eyley Partnership (B E P) offers a broad range of design and investigation services to enhance the condition or efficiency of existing buildings

	Restoration of historic buildings
	Rehabilitation of outdated existing buildings
	Refurbishment of older buildings or those looking "tired" and needing an uplift
	Major repairs
	Maintenance planning (see web page under that heading)
	Defect investigation

Historic Buildings and Conservation

Brian Eyley has an interest in historic buildings and has been responsible for the restoration and refurbishment of a number of historic buildings including some Listed Grade I, II* or II, being of historical and architectural interest.

A brief selection of past commissions includes the following.

	15th Century manor house in brick - rare for that age
	Refurbishment and restoration of many farmhouses and country houses in the Oxfordshire area
	Conversion of a stable block to an individual house
	Palladian gateway in stone - designed by William Kent. Restoration obtained a commendation from The Stone Federation
	Westenhanger Castle - full condition survey of medieval castle, history investigation and defect analysis
	Roof restoration - Grade II* Listed Building designed by Hawkesmoor

Our philosophy for historic buildings is to deal with all work sympathetically and in keeping with the existing work, following the established procedures in order to obtain all necessary grant monies.

In addition to designing and controlling the restoration work, we are able to investigate specific defects, carry out detailed investigations into the history of the building or to advise on the design and detailing of major building works.

Remodelling and Refurbishment

We regularly undertake refurbishment works to existing buildings. The work is usually less extensive that the restoration or rehabilitation works described above but can considerably extend the economic life of the building, particularly when it is done for letting purposes.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of older buildings usually consists of total or major renewal of all finishes and services within a buildings often including some major repairs. This improves the building to modern standards and reduces the future maintenance to a considerable extent.

Much of the work undertaken in this way is for social housing although commercial buildings are often treated to a similar process to install raised floors and provide improved service installations and modern finishes.

Major Repairs, Maintenance and Maintenance Planning

Our services offered in connection with the repair and maintenance of existing buildings are varied and include the following.

	Defect investigation and analysis
	Specification of repair works and control of the repair contracts
	Maintenance Plan preparation and implementation
	Cost in use assessment
	Life expectancy appraisal, usually for specific components and materials

Please see the separate page on maintenance planning

The Design Process

All of these services normally include an assessment of the clients' needs and requirements together with the construction and condition of the building.

Feasibility studies to explore alternative options are usually prepared. Following that, scheme drawings, working drawings and specifications are prepared in order to obtain competitive tenders. The building work is controlled and monitored in the usual way (see the page entitled Building Work).

Spending Profiles and Cash Flow Analysis data can be provided on spreadsheets in conjunction with feasibility studies for new development, major refurbishment and conversion works.

Other Services

Other services offered include:

	Defect investigation - This is described more fully on the Surveys page.
	Condition surveys - This is described more fully on the Surveys page.
	Dilapidation surveys - This is described more fully on the Surveys page.
	Schedules of condition - This is described more fully on the Surveys page.
	Cost In Use assessment - Cost of building usage assessed and reports and advice prepared. Please ask us for more details.
	Life expectancy appraisal - Building components inspected and anticipated economic life assessed. Please ask us for more details.
	Building suitability appraisal - Buildings assessed for new lessees or purchasers to ensure suitability both of the planning and the construction of the building Please ask us for more details.
	Fitting out for commercial user - Full or partial project management of all specialist service installations including design services if required. Please ask us for more details.
	Change of use - Planning applications and Building Regulation applications made. Please ask us for more details.