Durie Heritage - Building SurveyorsRecensioni 

John and Alison came to our house in the Isle of Harris to complete a damp survey. We have very much appteciated all of the advice and use pur report as a bit of a bible for starting work. It had given us the confidence both to get cracking and to take our time as we prioritise.
John & Alison are very friendly and professional, with only personal responses from the first contact. For us this quickly created trust & respect with conversation flowing more like a shared interest being discussed. We found this extremely helpful because it meant we were left with a clear understanding and ongoing interest in our hous and its history that will keep us energised as we take the long road through renovation and restoration.
Thank you both!

We had a building survey done in Worcester on an old Georgian town house. The survey was very thorough and having previously made some missteps regarding tradespeople using inappropriate materials for the building we now have much more confidence and a clear priority order in terms of fixing the various issues identified. John and Alison have also been helpful since the survey and helped us select appropriately experienced tradesmen to carry out the work.

Great experience from the first email to completion of survey. John and Alison provided great advice. They carried a damp survey in our house and were very clear and helpful. They spotted a damp area under our bathroom, which helped us find out we had a long-going leak and a very soggy joist which we had to replace.
I would highly recommend and use them again in the future.

Faultless service throughout, capped off by very detailed report with lots of pictures and sound recommendations.

At the inquiry stage we were welcomed with John on the phone personally - no voicemails, no auto responses just a genuine human being. Conversation with John was easy, quick and clear covering our needs. John was also friendly and informative and managed to fast track a 3 month wait to 3 weeks. What a gem! Regarding the survey, it was conducted thoroughly and having met John and his wife Alison on site, they took time out to explain what they were doing and made us feel involved considerably reducing my concerns about the structural integrity. John also provided as part of our agreement a post-survey service to point us in the right direction regarding the work required and timescales. Overall very much appreciated the service Durie Heritage provided and highly recommend them. Thanks John and Alison!

I had a really positive experience with this Durie Heritage. Rather than just carrying out a basic inspection, John took the time to walk me through the property, pointing out not only current issues but also potential future problems. What stood out most was how clearly everything was explained, along with practical advice on how to prevent or resolve these issues.

It felt much more like an informative consultation than a standard survey, which I really appreciated. I came away with a far better understanding of my property and how to look after it going forward.

I would highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a thorough and insightful damp survey.

We engaged the services of John and Alison to complete a building condition survey on a church which the community were looking at taking ownership of. This was an important piece of work to identify any major concerns with the fabric of the building and allow us to understand what works were necessary and the importance of each aspect of work identified.
John and Alison visited before quoting on the job which was great as we could explain what we needed and have good discussions about the job.
The condition survey was very thorough and the report provided was very detailed giving us very useful information in an easily understandable way to share with the community.
John and Alison did a great job and were very easy to communicate with. I would recommend their services to anyone looking for a survey on an old building.

After some research we selected Durie Heritage to help us establish the cause of some problems we were having in our 17th century cottage in Herefordshire, so glad we did, John went over and above to not only identify the problems but took time to thoroughly explain ( before submitting comprehensive analysis in writing) why we were getting problems and the step by step way to resolve them going forward. Not only is John Durie extremely knowledgeable and qualified but he has the ability to make the issues clear and the processes required to resolve said issues. Very personable and approachable, highly recommended

John and Alison are fantastic! Highly recommend their service as heritage property surveyors and damp specialists. They have been incredibly helpful since our first contact. Cannot speak highly enough of them and their extensive knowledge.

Alison and John visited my property on behalf of a potential buyer. Genuinely lovely people, highly knowledgeable as well as carrying all the proper tools and tech for an in depth survey.
A thorough job is an understatement and their service is clearly worth every penny as they really do look at everything.
Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a proper in depth home survey, this level of knowledge is hard to find these days.

Building survey. Having lived in my 3 bedroomed cottage for 30 years, I was finding it difficult to prioritise what level of maintenance work was needed, and in what order. John and Alison listened to my concerns and were really friendly and efficient. They clearly understand old buildings, and explained the range of options according to both priority and budget. The survey, which included full damp assessment and thermal imaging inside and out, identified a number of issues that I was unaware of, and provided reassurance about others. The report was comprehensive and easy to read, with photos and drone images that I've been able to share with tradespeople. Their fees are transparent, and excellent value for the quality of the survey and for their advice. Highly recommended!

I had Durie Heritage out at my property at the start of the year to conduct a dampness survey after having the typical 'damp companies' out and not being impressed with what they had to offer.
The report I received had so much information and has allowed me to start the process of repairing my old Ayrshire cottage the correct way.
I have reached out to John/Alison since to ask further questions and have had quick responses with easy to understand information.
I would recommend Durie Heritage to anybody who was in a similar position to me, overwhelmed with where to start and what to do with their property. I now have a clear road map and it may take time to get there but I have the best information and support I could ask for.

Thank you John and Alison.

John and Alison carried out a building survey on our house in Cardiff. The survey was detailed and gave us a clear understanding of the problems and how to address them. John and Alison were also happy to answer all of our many questions! Would highly recommend.

I contacted Durie Heritage to come and consult on problems with a couple of damp walls in our 1860's terrace in Biggar, which is partially built into the hillside. We've had problems with damp patches and crumbling gypsum plaster for years and years and part of the reason for not addressing this problem properly was just not knowing who to contact, but Durie Heritage popped up on google so thought it was worth a shot. Having stripped back the plaster to the 1960's cavity brickwork about 10 years ago, I previously made the reluctant decision to go with the plasterer's recommendation to replaster with waterproof plaster, which obviously just degraded with the moisture behind it. Alison and John arrived as arranged on the dot and I felt immediately at ease with them and they quickly assessed the problem, taking in the construction from looking both inside and outside and taking images. My partner arrived halfway through the consultation and was also really impressed with their knowledge and approachability. John and Alison recommended stripping the plaster back (again!) and this time plastering with lime plaster. They helpfully recommended a suitable tradesperson, but also advised that we could do a course in lime plastering ourselves, which we are seriously considering. Would definitely use again and would highly recommend.

I asked John and Alison to carry out a consultation on my own house in Staffordshire after already engaging three other professionals - two structural engineers and a property maintenance company - to look at my various issues. Because of the lack of consensus amongst the others, I decided to have one last throw with surveyors, and am so glad I did. I immediately felt confidence in the Duries' expertise: they really are experts and specialists in old buildings, favouring proper fixes for problems like damp etc, and also having a balanced view of what is reasonable to expect in an older property, just as humans clock up age-related ailments, some of which can be lived with, while others are best addressed in a timely manner. They instantly dispelled the worry and confusion I had been feeling for the past couple of years, and suggested a number of "easy win" fixes to be going on with, and bigger repairs I could consider one day.

I could not recommend the services of Durie Heritage more highly. We were in the process of purchasing a flat in Dunfermline and after significant mould issues with our previous flat, we were determined to get a high quality dampness/timber report before completing purchase. John's report was incredibly detailed and in-depth with images, descriptions and advice about resolutions. He was always easy to communicate with, quick to respond to emails and I felt I could reach out with any questions throughout the process. I'll be telling all our friends and family buying a property to hire John as you feel you know exactly what you're getting and no hidden surprises.

We met John for a building survey on a house we wished to purchase. He was very thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. His advice has formed the basis of re-negotiation for the property as he could advise on the great deal of work involved to bring the property back into habitation. As the house is Grade II listed it was even more important to get accurate advice. Thank you John.

From the initial inquiry to completion John &Alison provided a first class service. Nothing was missed, drone pictures captured the roof area and supplied us with clear images. John showed an incredible knowledge of older properties and this was confirmed with the information and advice that was contained within Johns report of the damp survey undertaken.
Thanking you John & Alison for travelling to South Wales to our home and would not hesitate to use your services again.

I can’t recommend John and Alison enough. We had two mortgages rejected because of surveyors reports on the state of the building, so it was great to have John and Alison come over for an informal survey to put our fears to rest.
They both have a world of knowledge on old buildings and the right ways repair them. The drone footage is incredible too. Thanks very much.

We contacted Durie Heritage after an initial google search, then a website review for their assistance in handling a reported mould issue related to work we had been involved with at a property in Dundee, Scotland. Communications were prompt and reassuring and we contracted Durie Heritage to provide an independent mould/dampness report on the issues and were not disappointed with the level of service provided. We will happily use Durie Heritage time and time again.