Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Building Surveying and Project Management Solutions
Established in 1989, Cooch & Associates has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive building surveying, project management, and contract administration services to both private and public sector clients. Our approach combines technical expertise with a commitment to maintaining long-term client relationships, ensuring tailored solutions that meet individual project requirements. With a strong legal background in property matters, we provide clear guidance on complex issues, offering emergency advice and implementation for urgent building-related problems.Our experience spans building conservation, new builds, and conversions, supported by a focus on attention to detail and client support. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt swiftly to challenges, delivering results that reflect our deep industry knowledge and dedication to excellence.
Services
Contract Administration
Project Management
Principal Designer
Dilapidations
Party Wall
Building Surveying
Fire Reinstatement
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in building surveying and project management.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency advice and implementation for urgent issues.
- We have a strong legal background in property matters and contract administration.
- We deliver detailed maintenance plans for building defects and structural elements.
- We maintain long-term client relationships with a focus on repeat business.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Contract Administration
We provide comprehensive contract administration services, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks while managing project timelines and budgets. Our expertise includes design oversight, construction management, and dispute resolution. Clients benefit from our ability to streamline complex processes and maintain transparency throughout project delivery.
Principal Designer
Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015, we coordinate health and safety during design phases, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Our role includes risk assessment, design integration, and collaboration with stakeholders. Clients receive tailored strategies to mitigate risks while aligning project goals with regulatory standards.
Dilapidations
We prepare and defend schedules of dilapidations for commercial properties, offering expert negotiation and cost assessment. Our services cover pre-lease reviews, condition surveys, and dispute resolution. Clients gain clarity on repair obligations and financial liabilities, supported by detailed evidence-based reports.
Party Wall
Our party wall services include award negotiation, boundary dispute resolution, and compliance with the Party Wall Act 1996. We act for building owners and adjoining parties to ensure legal adherence. Clients receive pragmatic advice to resolve conflicts and secure necessary permissions efficiently.
Building Surveying
We conduct detailed building pathology assessments, identifying structural and fabric defects through condition surveys. Our reports include repair specifications and maintenance plans to prolong asset lifespan. Clients benefit from actionable insights to address defects and enhance property value.
People
Geoffrey A Cooch
Partner and Director
Geoff Cooch is a Chartered Building Surveyor with RICS and Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He specialises in building conservation, legal property matters, and project management. His expertise ensures clients receive strategic solutions for complex construction challenges.
Andrew A Cooch
Partner and Director
Andrew Cooch holds a BSc in Property and Surveying and a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction. He focuses on contract administration, party wall matters, and dilapidations. His technical knowledge supports clients in navigating legal and structural property issues.
Pamela A Cooch
Director
Pamela Cooch manages administrative and operational aspects of the firm. Her role ensures seamless project delivery and client coordination, leveraging over two decades of experience in supporting complex surveying and construction projects.
Questions
What services does Cooch & Associates offer?
We specialise in building surveying, contract administration, principal designer roles, dilapidations, party wall matters, and fire reinstatement projects.
Do you provide emergency services?
Yes, we offer short-notice emergency advice and implementation for urgent building-related issues.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across the South East of England, with a focus on Essex and surrounding regions.
Are you accredited professionals?
Our team includes RICS Chartered Building Surveyors and members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
