Business Details
21 Years
experience
Chartered Building Surveyors in Penarth | Alex French Associates
Alex French Associates is a firm of Chartered Building Surveyors established to bring a fresh and dynamic approach to building surveying with a focus on customer service. Based in Penarth, South Wales, we serve clients across the UK, offering a comprehensive range of building surveying services. Our expertise includes disabled adaptations, project coordination, asbestos surveys, and expert witness reports. As members of The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), we adhere to the highest international standards of professionalism and expertise. Our team combines extensive industry experience with a commitment to understanding individual client requirements, ensuring tailored solutions that are both professional and cost-effective.We prioritise long-term client relationships through transparent communication and a dedication to resolving complex building challenges. Our services are underpinned by rigorous technical knowledge, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and a focus on sustainable practices. Clients benefit from our proactive approach to project management, detailed defect analysis, and innovative design solutions. Our track record includes successful collaborations with private individuals, charities, and public sector organisations, reflecting our versatility and reliability. We maintain professional indemnity insurance and follow RICS rules of conduct, providing clients with confidence in our impartial, expert advice.
Services
Disabled Adaptations
Project Coordination
Asbestos Surveys
Expert Witness Reports
Fire Risk Assessments
Building Surveys
Architectural Design
Snagging Surveys
Schedule of Condition Surveys
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in building surveying and project management.
- Our team holds RICS accreditation, ensuring adherence to global industry standards.
- We provide tailored services for disabled adaptations and complex construction projects.
- Our project coordination ensures timely, budget-conscious completions with regular client updates.
- We combine technical expertise with sustainable design practices for long-term solutions.
Associations and certifications
- The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Completed on time, on budget
Exceptional communication
Tailored solutions
Expert defect analysis
Reliable project management
Services
Disabled Adaptations
We provide holistic disabled adaptations tailored to individual needs, including stair lifts, wetrooms, and home modifications. Our process involves detailed requirement analysis, property searches, and design specifications. Clients benefit from our expertise in creating sustainable, cost-effective environments that enhance quality of life for disabled individuals and elderly clients.
Project Coordination
Our project coordination ensures seamless execution of building projects through client consultation, contractor management, and budget oversight. We handle planning applications, tender documents, and site visits to guarantee timely completion. Clients receive regular progress updates and interim valuations to maintain transparency throughout the construction process.
Asbestos Surveys
We conduct comprehensive asbestos management surveys to identify hazardous materials in buildings constructed between the 1960s and 1970s. Our reports detail asbestos locations, recommend remediation strategies, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This service protects clients from legal liabilities and health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
Building Surveys
Our building surveys assess property conditions, identifying defects like subsidence, damp, and structural issues. We provide detailed reports with repair recommendations and cost estimates. This service helps clients negotiate property prices and avoid unexpected maintenance expenses through early defect detection.
Fire Risk Assessments
We perform fire risk assessments for mixed-use premises, evaluating hazards and compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Our reports include action plans for remedial works, ensuring client properties meet legal safety standards and maintain functional fire protection systems.
People
Alex French
Chartered Building Surveyor
Alex French has over 20 years of experience in building surveying, specialising in disabled adaptations and expert witness reports. He has worked with Cardiff City Council and the RAF Benevolent Fund, delivering projects across the UK. Alex holds RICS accreditation and focuses on client-centric solutions.
Luke McCarthy
Building Surveyor
Luke McCarthy supports residential and commercial clients with property assessments and project coordination. He contributes expertise in architectural design and building regulations, ensuring compliance with planning and safety standards. Luke works closely with clients to deliver tailored surveying solutions.
Tracy French
Operations Manager
Tracy French oversees day-to-day operations, managing client communications and project logistics. With extensive experience in surveying administration, she ensures efficient service delivery and client satisfaction through organisational excellence and attention to detail.
Questions
What services does Alex French Associates offer?
We provide disabled adaptations, building surveys, project coordination, asbestos surveys, fire risk assessments, and expert witness reports for residential and commercial clients across the UK.
Are you RICS-accredited building surveyors?
Yes, we are members of The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring adherence to global standards of professionalism and technical expertise.
How do you handle disabled adaptation projects?
We conduct detailed requirement analyses, property searches, and design specifications to create sustainable, cost-effective environments tailored to individual client needs.
Can you assist with asbestos-related concerns?
Yes, we perform asbestos management surveys to identify hazardous materials and provide remediation strategies compliant with health and safety regulations.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we collaborate with charities, local authorities, and public sector organisations on projects ranging from property refurbishments to large-scale adaptations.
Reviews (3)
Iestyn Jones
Dec 06, 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.
