Buchanan Surveys

27/03/2023

Recent involvement in a number of conservation projects. Renovation of Grade II listed dwellings in the area. Surveys. Specification. Planning applications. Stonework, leadwork, timber frame repairs.

27/03/2023

Letter of Commendation from the Oxford Preservation Trust for repairs to Grade II listed townhouse in Oxford. Stone and lead repairs.

27/03/2023

Contemporary extension to C17 cottage in Conservation Area. Granted planning permission.

27/03/2023

New build project- granny annexe barn conversion

27/03/2023

Planning approval for two Scout HQ buildings. One an extension, the other a new build.

27/03/2023

New website promoting Party Wall services.

DAVID BUCHANANParty Wall Surveyor. Oxfordshire, [email protected] A Party Wall - simplified. Not Party Walls, but still covered by the Party Wall etc Act 1996 Clicking on the above image takes you to a Consumer Guide on the Party Wall etc Act 1996. As it says, the guide cove...

27/03/2023

Planning approval on new dwelling. Contemporary/skandi feel. Far reaching country views.

21/02/2019

Planning permission just obtained for the provision of a new Scout Headquarters. Excited to get on with the next stage- Preparation of construction drawings and specification.

31/10/2018

Loving Sjemmedalhytta and their buildings. Following them on https://www.instagram.com/sjemmedalhytta/ .

OK, they're in Norway, but great ideas.

05/09/2018

A prolonged dry summer, trees, drains. A recipe for structural movement in a building. Worth checking over your property? David has industry experience dealing with subsidence, heave, flood and fire damaged property.

07/08/2018

Willow Tea Rooms (Charles Rennie Mackintosh):- While the tragedy of the latest Glasgow School of Art fire is sorted out over the coming years, here's something to celebrate. One of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's buildings is back, fully restored to its original form, down to the finest of details. If you can, watch the documentary on BBC Scotland 9pm Tuesday 7th August.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bdm8gm

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-45019383

06/08/2018

Seen the house of your dreams this weekend..? Once your offer is accepted, you'll need a Chartered Building Surveyor to carry out an Homebuyer report on the property. David is v experienced, get in touch. http://www.buchanansurveys.co.uk/