Business Details
Chartered Building Surveyors in Penarth
Established to bring a fresh and dynamic approach to building surveying, Alex French Associates prioritises customer service while delivering professional and cost-effective solutions. Based in Penarth, South Wales, we serve clients across the UK, specialising in disabled adaptations and offering a comprehensive range of building surveying services. Our team of Chartered Building Surveyors, regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), adheres to the highest international standards, ensuring impartial, expert advice and ongoing skills development. We focus on building long-term relationships through tailored services, including project coordination, asbestos surveys, fire risk assessments, and architectural design. Our commitment to quality is reflected in client testimonials praising our timely delivery, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex projects.With RICS accreditation, professional indemnity insurance, and a dedicated complaints procedure, we provide security and transparency. Our expertise extends to expert witness reports, building defect surveys, and sustainable design solutions, ensuring we meet diverse client needs. By combining technical proficiency with a client-centric ethos, we address both immediate requirements and long-term property strategies. Our work with public and private sector clients, including Cardiff Council and the RAF Benevolent Fund, underscores our reputation for reliability and excellence. Whether managing large-scale refurbishments or advising on disabled adaptations, we maintain a focus on practical, sustainable outcomes.
Services
Disabled Adaptations
Project Coordination
Asbestos Surveys
Expert Witness Reports
Fire Risk Assessments
Building Surveys
Architectural Design
Snagging Surveys
Schedule of Condition Surveys
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-accredited Chartered Building Surveyors with specialist expertise in disabled adaptations.
- Our team delivers projects on time and within budget, as evidenced by client testimonials.
- We provide impartial, expert advice with professional indemnity insurance and a formal complaints process.
- We offer tailored services addressing both immediate needs and long-term property strategies.
- Our experience spans public and private sectors, including work for Cardiff Council and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
On time
High standard
Quick to respond
Completed ahead of time
Friendly knowledgeable team
Services
Disabled Adaptations
We provide holistic disabled adaptations tailored to individual needs, focusing on rehabilitation and long-term sustainability. Our services include property analysis, design options, planning approvals, and project coordination. By collaborating with case managers and clients, we create environments that enhance quality of life through features like wetrooms, lifts, and adapted kitchens.
Project Coordination
Our project coordination ensures timely and budget-compliant delivery through meticulous planning and stakeholder collaboration. We manage all stages from design briefs to final sign-off, including tender processes, contract documentation, and site inspections. Clients benefit from transparent progress reporting and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
Building Surveys
We conduct detailed building surveys to identify defects and advise on repairs, subsidence, damp, or timber issues. Our reports assess structural integrity and provide cost-effective solutions, helping clients negotiate property prices or plan refurbishments. Surveys cover specific elements or overall building condition, tailored to client requirements.
Fire Risk Assessments
Our fire risk assessments evaluate hazards and safety measures in residential and commercial premises. We identify risks, recommend remedial actions, and ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Assessments include emergency lighting checks, escape route evaluations, and management procedure reviews to enhance occupant safety.
Expert Witness Reports
We prepare impartial expert witness reports for legal cases involving property defects or disabled accommodation needs. Our reports, accepted by courts, detail instructions, qualifications, and findings, supporting claimants and defendants in compensation claims. Services include site inspections, defect analysis, and evidence-based recommendations for litigation.
People
Alex French
Director
Alex French, a Chartered Building Surveyor and RICS member, specialises in disabled adaptations and expert witness reports. With over 15 years' experience, he has managed projects for Cardiff Council and the RAF Benevolent Fund, focusing on client-centric solutions and sustainable design.
Luke McCarthy
Surveyor
Luke McCarthy supports building surveys and project coordination, bringing technical expertise to residential and commercial projects. His work includes defect analysis, asbestos surveys, and ensuring compliance with planning regulations, contributing to client satisfaction through detailed reporting and on-site management.
Tracy French
Operations Manager
Tracy French oversees operational efficiency, coordinating teams and resources to ensure timely project delivery. Her role includes client liaison, contract administration, and quality assurance, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards and client expectations across the UK.
Questions
What services does Alex French Associates offer?
We provide disabled adaptations, building surveys, project coordination, fire risk assessments, and expert witness reports, tailored to residential and commercial needs across the UK.
Are you accredited by professional bodies?
Yes, we are members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring adherence to international standards and professional indemnity insurance.
How do you handle disabled adaptation projects?
We collaborate with clients and case managers to design sustainable adaptations, including wetrooms, lifts, and structural modifications, ensuring compliance with accessibility regulations and individual needs.
Can you manage large-scale construction projects?
Yes, our project coordination covers design, tendering, contract management, and site inspections to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
Do you provide expert testimony for legal cases?
We prepare impartial expert witness reports on property defects and disabled accommodation needs, accepted by courts for compensation claims.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Penarth, South Wales, we operate nationwide, delivering services to clients across the UK for both public and private sector projects.
Reviews (3)
Iestyn Jones
Dec 01, 2021
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I can't praise Alex French highly enough. Utterly professional, Alex brought outstanding advocacy skills to a very difficult party wall dispute. If you value expertise, integrity, diligence and diplomacy then I can recommend Alex French Associates without reservation.
Ramesh Patel
Aug 26, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
I recently use the company for some work, the service they provided was excellent and I would highly recommend them.
I recently use the company for some work, the service they provided was excellent and I would highly recommend them.
Ramesh Patel
Jul 09, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
I recently use the company for some work, the service they provided was excellent and I would highly recommend them.
I recently use the company for some work, the service they provided was excellent and I would highly recommend them.
