RICS & RPSA Member, building notices and building surveys
A building notice fast submission or building survey
A building notice means you can start your building work within days; no waiting for expensive plans and designs
Denstone - Expert Architecture Services
Building Notice
We can provide a fully insured building notice submission service for your housing project.
(see more details below)
Building Surveys
We offer a RICS Level 3 'Gold Standard' home building survey to satisfy to provide you with an ‘easy-to- understand‘ condition report on your property.
(see more details below). Also check out our partner at www.ABuildingSurvey.co.uk
Planning Appeals
If your planning application has been refused you should consider our 'No win no fee' planning appeal system. We can act as your agent and submit a free appeal to your local authority.
We have a good success rate… turn that decision around.
Structural Calculations
When requested and as part of the building notice submission process we will provide full structural calculations.
Acceptable design calculations for removing that structural wall.
Land Registry Search
A full land registry search is automatically provided as an inclusive service with our Building Survey and with our Building Notice submission, however we can offer a land registry search as a one off service.
A copy of your deeds can be very informative and beneficial. Fee £125
Our Range of Services
New architectural services are coming soon.
Typical projects that can use OUR serviceS
DENSTONE - BUILDING SURVEYS
BUILDING SURVEY
Here at DENSTONE we also provide a fully insured building survey (formally known as an RICS Level 3 Home Survey) is the most comprehensive and detailed inspection of a property’s condition. It provides an in-depth analysis of the building’s structure and fabric, identifying visible defects as well as potential hidden issues that may arise in the future.
Fees: A one-off £980 + travel cost (free within 30 miles of our Manchester office)
When Do I Need a Building Survey?
Buying, selling, extending, or maintaining a home is a major financial decision. A professional building survey helps identify hidden defects, structural concerns, and future repair costs before they become expensive surprises. The two most common reasons for a building survey are:
Buying a Property
The most common time to instruct a survey is after your offer has been accepted and before exchange of contracts.
Before Extensions or Structural Alterations
If you are planning: a loft conversion, a rear or side extension, internal wall removal, basement conversion, or major refurbishment a survey of the existing building fabric is invaluable. It helps establish structural condition, identify defects, and avoid costly surprises once work begins.
At DENSTONE Surveying, we provide a 50+ page, clear, practical report in plain English, helping homeowners understand the condition of their property and the likely cost implications.
The Story of Denstone
Our Beginning
Founded in 1989, Denstone started as a small architecture and property firm. We have provided high-quality architectural and surveying services to clients nationwide for over 37 years. Now with a focus on low cost, speedy building documentation, to cut through the red-tape,