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Conservation

Sensitively repair and conserve your traditional property, helping it to last for many years to come.

In the complex realm of building conservation, a thorough knowledge of traditional construction methods, sensitive integration of modern techniques and how to navigate the approvals process is key.

Bond McCart has extensive experience in the conservation of traditional and older buildings and we have developed tools to make the process of obtaining listed building and conservation area approvals easier. We continually research conservation repair methods to keep on top of what methods are appropriate for the properties we are engaged to work with.

Why Conservation is Necessary.

Approximately thirty percent of the built environment in the UK predates 1920 and most of these buildings are full of character and play a key role to enhance the beauty of our cities, towns and villages. They are also largely in need of help to continue to play this role. Further to this, the UK government is committed to zero carbon emissions, making it all the more necessary to understand how to retain pre-1920 buildings. Our expert team of architects and surveyors can achieve this aim by devising a conservation plan and overseeing its execution.

Why Choose Bond McCart for Conservation?

RICS Accredited

As a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated firm, we adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in all our services.

Advanced Technology

Utilising state-of-the-art surveying technology, we capture all the relevant information to make an accurate diagnosis of your property

Expert Team

Our surveyors bring a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of local and national regulations, ensuring your surveying needs are met with expert advice and guidance.

Embark on your property journey with confidence

Whether you’re planning a new construction project, need a detailed assessment of your property’s condition, or require expert guidance on property development, Bond McCart is here to provide you with top-tier building surveying services. Our commitment to precision, tailored solutions, and client satisfaction ensures that your property is in the most capable hands.

Featured Project

Lauderdale House, Camden

London Borough of Camden have asked us on several occasions to assist them with the renovation work at Lauderdale House, and this has involved us in the cyclical maintenance work of this lovely historic building within Waterlow Park, Hampstead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Conservation emphasises preservation, and prevention, by stabilising the existing structure, protecting it from environmental or structural damage using non-invasive techniques and materials. Restoration involves recreating or repairing elements to bring a structure back to its original state, by replacing missing or damaged parts with materials matching the original, removing later additions that are not historically accurate.

A combination of conservation, and restoration is the ideal. For example, conserving structural elements while restoring decorative features ensures the building is functional, and true to its heritage. This approach allows for thoughtful intervention that respects the building's past while preparing for the future.

We work to conserve buildings which reflects many Local Authority Conservation Officers' ideals, and our approach is based upon the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) philosophy of minimal intervention, and prioritising the preservation of a building's historical integrity and authenticity. The SPAB Approach.

There are always going to be times where intervention is required, whether this be changing how the building should perform, the introduction of insulation materials, or building alterations to extend, or improve the space. We have developed tools to justify our interventions.

Retrofit Design is carried out by retrofit designers who are Chartered Building Surveyors qualified to level 3 in Energy Efficiency Measures for older and traditional buildings.

Their focus is to improve the energy efficiency in older buildings with solid wall construction, by maintaining the vapour permeability (breathability) of the buildings envelope when upgrading the thermal performance of the envelope.

Architects and Building Surveyors work in harmony with conservation projects; the Surveyor understands how traditional buildings perform, and what is required to allow these buildings to perform with the original design intent. Architects transform spaces, and the result provides for a well-maintained, durable building, that is healthy and a joy to live or work in.

Our clients say...

John certainly helped us achieve it. Since the building has been completed, it has become one of the favourite locations for students

Patrick Hanlon

He could take the building, obtain planning and convert this into the Medical Centre that our practice needed; he did not disappoint..

Dr Craig Namvar

Ronan could navigate the whole process, from writing a conservation specification, taking it through listed building consent, to tendering the scheme and administering the conservation project on site.

Denis Maloney

John steered us through the planning and execution stages in a friendly and professional manner. We are thoroughly pleased with the end result!

Nicola Mairs

John guided us from the first sketch to the installation of the last tile on the wall and his professionalism and building knowledge was exemplary.

Nick Sohail

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Whether you're embarking on a new construction project, planning a renovation, or dreaming up a master plan, our team of expert surveyors and architects is here to bring your vision to life.

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