1. Initial enquiry
Start by getting in touch using the contact form, email or phone. A brief conversation allows you to explain your situation and what you’re concerned about.
Start by getting in touch using the contact form, email or phone. A brief conversation allows you to explain your situation and what you’re concerned about.
At this stage:
• There is no obligation
• There is no pressure to proceed
• It’s simply a discussion to understand what you need
• There is no obligation
• There is no pressure to proceed
• It’s simply a discussion to understand what you need
If a site visit would be helpful, the most appropriate service will be suggested.
2. Fixed quotation
Once the scope of the work is clear, you will receive a fixed price for the inspection and report.
Once the scope of the work is clear, you will receive a fixed price for the inspection and report.
This means:
• You know the cost in advance
• There are no open-ended hourly charges
• There are no unexpected extras
• You know the cost in advance
• There are no open-ended hourly charges
• There are no unexpected extras
Only once you are happy with the quotation will a visit be arranged.
3. Site inspection
A convenient time is agreed to visit the property or site.
A convenient time is agreed to visit the property or site.
The inspection is:
• Visual and non-intrusive
• Focused on condition, quality, and defects
• Informed by nearly 40 years of hands-on building experience
• Visual and non-intrusive
• Focused on condition, quality, and defects
• Informed by nearly 40 years of hands-on building experience
All relevant accessible areas are reviewed, depending on the service you have requested. Where appropriate and safe to do so, drone photography may be used to assist in inspecting roofs and other difficult-to-access areas.
4. Written report
Following the inspection, you will receive a clear written PDF report, with photographs where appropriate.
Following the inspection, you will receive a clear written PDF report, with photographs where appropriate.
The report sets out:
• What has been found
• What matters and what doesn’t
• Any defects, risks, or concerns
• Practical guidance on what to do next
• What has been found
• What matters and what doesn’t
• Any defects, risks, or concerns
• Practical guidance on what to do next
The aim is not to overwhelm you with technical language, but to give you information you can actually use.
5. Ongoing support
If you need clarification after receiving your report, you are welcome to ask questions.
The purpose of the service is to ensure you understand your position and can move forward with confidence.
If you need clarification after receiving your report, you are welcome to ask questions.
The purpose of the service is to ensure you understand your position and can move forward with confidence.
A calm, independent approach
Throughout the process, advice is:
• Independent
• Experience-led
• Focused on your best interests
Throughout the process, advice is:
• Independent
• Experience-led
• Focused on your best interests
There is no pressure to proceed with any particular course of action. The role of Cornerstone Building Consultancy is to give you clarity, so you can make informed decisions.