Development, Maintenance and Defects
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Development
Consider Myles Elliott as a 'portal' to specialist Engineers, Architects, Builders, Solicitors, etc. These specialist firms can when 'instructed' - assist you with any design, production drawing, specification, party wall negotiation, legal notice, title related issue, engineering solution, etc. - that you may need assistance with.
We can provide you with names of builders capable and suitable for the size of the project who will undertake the works professionally who are familiar with the legislation in force at the time including 'health and safety', 'control of substances hazardous to health' etc. etc.
We can evaluate the tenders, conduct selection interviews and advise generally and at the appropriate time complete contractual formalities on behalf of the Employer.
We will monitor the works in progress by means of regular site visits and meetings to ensure compliance with the Employer's Requirements and to achieve a satisfactory and timely completion.
Myles Elliott can assist throughout the whole process from conception to 'handover'.
Planned Maintenance
It is wise to set out a schedule of works particularly in buildings that are large and that would benefit from routine maintenance or buildings that are in multiple ownership such as flats which would benefit from such a programme that could form the basis of a non refundable sinking fund 'charge' levied upon the Tenants annually to provide amortization of the larger expenditures incurred periodically of scaffolding and redecoration, lift replacement, roof repairs, common parts decorations, etc etc.
Defect Analysis
We can advise upon defects and can co-ordinate more detailed investigations of buildings where appropriate from structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, drainage contractors, material testing agencies, etc. to test for contentious materials.
FEES
Our fees in respect of this inspection and report of the above mentioned property are usually computed upon the basis of the size of the property but we would be happy to discuss this with you to reach a 'quantum' for the work required of us - that is acceptable to all parties this will be quoted exclusive of VAT charges appropriate at the time.
Any Mortgage Valuations required and undertaken as a part of a larger survey will normally be invoiced at 30% of the full survey fee plus VAT (otherwise we will charge .000875 of the Valuation figure given + VAT).
Unless instructed, our report will not include a market valuation, or a valuation for fire insurance purposes. If you require an open market valuation we will be pleased to carry this out for a separately agreed fee which would make allowance for having already inspected the fabric of the property.