Business Details
Chartered Building Surveyors in Merseyside
Established as a dedicated property and building surveying practice based in Merseyside, we specialise in delivering expert services to businesses, property developers, investors, and homeowners across the UK. Led by Chris Cousineau, a Chartered Building Surveyor with extensive experience, our core offerings include structural surveys, defect diagnosis, party wall advice, schedules of condition, and expert witness reports. With a focus on commercial, industrial, and residential properties, we provide tailored solutions for property redevelopment, insurance loss assessments, and risk management. Our team combines technical expertise with practical problem-solving to address building defects, maintenance planning, and lease-end liabilities. We prioritise client needs by offering transparent advice, comprehensive inspections, and project management support to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our RICS accreditation and VAT registration, underscoring our professionalism and reliability. Whether assisting with pre-acquisition surveys or resolving boundary disputes, we aim to protect client interests through meticulous documentation and strategic guidance. Our proactive approach to maintenance planning and defect resolution helps clients minimise costs and legal risks while maintaining property value. By leveraging industry partnerships and a deep understanding of construction challenges, we deliver actionable insights and cost-effective solutions. Our services are designed to support informed decision-making, from initial project conception to final delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term property integrity.
Services
Building Defect Diagnosis
Party Wall Advice
Schedules of Condition
Professional Surveys
Asset Inspections
Insurance Loss Assessments
Design & Project Management
Maintenance & Repairs
Boundary Disputes
Expert Witness Reports
Highlights and features
- We offer RICS-accredited expertise in building surveys and defect analysis.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for commercial, residential, and industrial properties.
- We specialise in resolving party wall and boundary disputes with legal precision.
- Our proactive maintenance strategies minimise lease-end liabilities for tenants.
- We deliver cost-effective project management from inception to completion.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Building Defect Diagnosis
Our Building Defect Diagnosis service identifies structural issues, dampness, and material failures in commercial, industrial, and residential properties. We assess causes such as poor design, workmanship, or maintenance, providing detailed remediation plans. Clients benefit from cost-effective solutions to resolve defects and prevent future liabilities.
Party Wall Advice
Party Wall Advice ensures compliance with the Party Wall Act 1996 for construction near boundaries or shared structures. We draft valid notices, resolve disputes, and prepare schedules of condition to protect client interests during lease transitions or redevelopment projects.
Schedules of Condition
Schedules of Condition document property status at lease commencement to prevent unfair repair claims. We conduct comprehensive inspections, including roofs and external areas, using high-definition imaging to create legally robust records for commercial tenants.
Design & Project Management
Design & Project Management covers scheme inception to delivery, ensuring compliance with budgets, timelines, and regulations. We coordinate contractors, manage risks, and provide strategic advice for residential extensions, industrial refurbishments, and commercial conversions.
Maintenance & Repairs
Maintenance & Repairs services help clients implement proactive strategies to preserve property value. We develop cost-effective regimes, tender works, and manage contractors to reduce lease-end liabilities and ensure compliance with repair obligations under commercial leases.
People
Chris Cousineau
Chartered Building Surveyor
Chris Cousineau leads Lynwoods Building Consultancy with extensive experience in property and construction services. He specialises in structural surveys, defect diagnosis, and lease-end liability management for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients.
Questions
What services do Lynwoods offer?
We provide building surveys, defect diagnosis, party wall advice, schedules of condition, project management, and maintenance planning for commercial, residential, and industrial properties.
How can a schedule of condition benefit tenants?
A schedule of condition protects tenants from unfair repair claims by documenting existing property defects at lease commencement, reducing end-of-lease liabilities.
Do you handle party wall disputes?
Yes, we advise on Party Wall Act compliance, draft notices, resolve disputes, and prepare schedules of condition to safeguard client interests during construction near boundaries.
Are your services available nationwide?
We operate across the UK, serving clients in Merseyside, Liverpool, St. Helens, and beyond with tailored property surveying and advisory solutions.
How do you manage building defect investigations?
We conduct detailed defect surveys to identify causes such as poor workmanship or design flaws, offering remediation plans and contractor coordination to resolve issues efficiently.
Reviews (4)
D. Ellison
Mar 28, 2021
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A massive big thank you to Chris for all his help, knowledge, expertise and support. Chris delivered a first class service and an excellent damp report, which was very detailed and backed up by photographic evidence. Chris invested time in talking his findings through with me and nothing was too much trouble. Chris really goes the extra mile for his customers and I cant sing his praises enough. If you are looking for the best, then Chris is the man to go to. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Chris to family, friends and acquaintances. Now Ive been spoilt, I wouldnt want use anyone else
Simon Makin
Jul 14, 2020
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Chris managed to completed a survey for me within a 3 day time frame.
Was always in full communication and delivered what he promised. Would highly recommend to anyone. 5*+
Was always in full communication and delivered what he promised. Would highly recommend to anyone. 5*+
Dac Building Services
Aug 04, 2018
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Big Thankyou to Chris for the 1St class service provided . Cannot fault this company and the service provided. Friendly organised, definitely comes highly recommended . Will definitely be using again for other projects ! Cheers mate! Danny @ DAC BUILDING SERVICES
Dan Atkinson
Aug 02, 2018
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Thank you very much for your excellent services. Really helped us with our surveying needs. Very friendly and offered excellent advise. We will use Chris again without hesitation. **** THANK YOU !!! ****