Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Surveyors & Architectural Designers
Established in 1945, Townsend & Renaudon LLP has built a reputation as a trusted provider of construction consultancy services across the UK and Europe. Our multi-disciplinary team combines traditional values with a forward-thinking approach, delivering Quantity Surveying, Architectural Design, and Building Surveying expertise to clients ranging from multinational corporations to local authorities.With a focus on innovation and best-value solutions, we maintain RICS accreditation and adhere to rigorous professional standards. Our 75-year heritage in Staffordshire underpins a national and international presence, supported by a commitment to client-centric service and technical excellence in every project phase.
Services
Quantity Surveying
Architectural Design
Building Surveying
Dilapidations
Project Management
Party Wall Surveying
Insurance Assessment
Employers Agent
Dispute Resolution
PFI Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of construction industry experience since 1945
- Our RICS-regulated services ensure compliance with professional standards
- Multi-disciplinary team provides single-point project delivery
- We deliver nationwide projects with international expertise
- Proven track record managing projects from 300k to 150m
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Exemplary knowledge
Excellent service
Invaluable support
Successful outcomes
Professional presentation
Services
Quantity Surveying
Our Quantity Surveying services provide comprehensive cost management solutions for construction projects. We deliver accurate budgeting, contract administration, and financial control from initial concept through project completion. With expertise in both traditional and modern procurement methods, we ensure cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Our team specialises in PFI advisory, dilapidations assessments, and dispute resolution, offering clients transparent financial oversight and value engineering solutions tailored to project requirements.
Architectural Design
Our Architectural Design service creates innovative, functional spaces that meet client visions and regulatory requirements. We offer end-to-end design solutions from concept development to construction management, incorporating sustainability and buildability considerations. The team specialises in residential, commercial, and institutional projects, providing planning permission support and building control documentation. Our collaborative approach ensures client involvement throughout the design process while maintaining strict quality assurance standards for all project deliverables.
Dilapidations
We provide expert dilapidations advice for landlords and tenants during lease terminations. Our services include schedule preparation, financial settlement negotiations, and works management to meet lease obligations. With RICS-compliant methodologies, we assess repair liabilities and yield-up requirements while minimising client exposure. Our team handles both commercial and residential properties, offering strategic guidance to resolve disputes and achieve cost-effective outcomes through either physical works or negotiated settlements.
Project Management
Our Project Management service oversees construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget parameters. We coordinate design teams, manage procurement processes, and implement risk mitigation strategies using PRINCE2 methodologies. With experience across sectors and project values up to 150m, we provide tailored management solutions that maintain quality standards while addressing client-specific requirements through all project phases.
Dispute Resolution
We offer expert dispute resolution services including adjudication, arbitration, and expert witness testimony. Our RICS-compliant processes address construction-related conflicts through mediation or formal proceedings. The team prepares detailed expert reports, manages contractual claims, and provides claims avoidance strategies. With experience in technical court proceedings and small claims courts, we deliver impartial assessments and negotiated settlements to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests.
People
Ian Bagnall
Chartered Surveyor
With over 25 years' experience, Ian Bagnall specialises in project management and dilapidations. He has successfully delivered complex educational projects including the 1m Sandon Primary School refurbishment. His expertise in safeguarding procedures and client-focused delivery has earned industry recognition.
Karen Higgins
Projects Officer
As Lichfield District Council's Projects Officer, Karen oversees regeneration initiatives including the Birmingham Road revitalisation project. She coordinates architectural and surveying teams to ensure timely delivery of council projects while maintaining strict budgetary controls.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, industrial, educational, and residential sectors with particular expertise in public sector projects.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and bound by their professional conduct rules.
Do you handle projects outside the UK?
Yes, we undertake projects throughout Europe in addition to our UK operations.
What project sizes do you manage?
Our team handles projects ranging from £300,000 to £150 million values across various sectors.
How do you resolve construction disputes?
We offer adjudication, arbitration, and mediation services with RICS-compliant expert witness testimony in court proceedings.
Can you manage entire construction projects?
Yes, our project management service covers all phases from initial design through to practical completion.
