Troy Court, Kensington High Street, W8
The Instruction
Stokemont Surveyors were instructed to undertake multiple Schedule of Condition inspections in connection with substantial alteration and structural works being undertaken within a purpose-built block of flats at Troy Court, Kensington High Street.
The purpose of the inspections was to establish an independent record of the condition of relevant areas of the building before the proposed works commenced.
Given the scale and complexity of the proposed alterations, it was important that the existing condition of the affected areas was carefully documented.
The Property
Troy Court forms part of the established residential environment of Kensington High Street.
The purpose-built block contains multiple residential units, meaning that construction works affecting individual areas of the building can have implications for surrounding and adjoining parts of the property.
The nature of the proposed structural alterations therefore made a detailed pre-works condition record particularly important.
Key Survey Findings
Existing Condition
The relevant accessible areas were inspected and their condition recorded, including building fabric, finishes and other features that could potentially be affected by the proposed works.
Structural Alterations
The proposed works involved substantial structural changes to the building. The Schedule of Condition provided a record of the condition of relevant areas before those works commenced.
Multiple Inspections
Multiple Schedule of Condition reports were undertaken as part of the instruction, allowing the condition of different areas and properties to be recorded appropriately.
Photographic Record
Photographic evidence was incorporated into the reports to supplement the written observations and provide a clear visual reference to the condition observed at the time of inspection.
Our Advice
We advised that the completed Schedules of Condition should be retained as an objective baseline throughout the construction period.
Where substantial structural works are undertaken within an existing residential building, detailed pre-works documentation can be particularly valuable in establishing whether defects or changes identified during construction were pre-existing or arose subsequently.
The Outcome
Stokemont successfully completed multiple Schedule of Condition reports in connection with the proposed structural alterations at Troy Court.
The reports established an independent record of the relevant areas before construction commenced, providing a useful reference throughout the works.
The instruction demonstrated the importance of comprehensive pre-works documentation where substantial alterations are being undertaken within an existing residential building, particularly where multiple areas or properties may be affected.
Stokemont provides detailed Schedules of Condition for residential and commercial properties affected by construction, refurbishment and structural works, helping clients establish a clear baseline before works commence.
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