Surveys
Houses are recorded by a team of four or five
people and usually takes two to three hours. The team likes
to have a preliminary guided tour of the house during which
the owner can point out features which may not be obvious,
e.g. a blocked doorway or window now covered by wallpaper
or a fireplace recently opened or removed. During the
survey all internal features are recorded and a sketch of
the ground floor plan is prepared on which all measurements
are noted. Other items of interest such as beams,
fireplaces etc. are included. Roof spaces and cellars are
most important, as it is here that original features may be
seen. External features are similarly recorded in the same
detail. The report will contain scale drawings and an
Interpretation of how/when the house developed. It is
solely concerned with the architectural features and
history of the building and will make NO REFERENCE
WHATSOEVER to the current usage of rooms, the location of
modern features or details of moveable objects.
New working members are most welcome - no previous
experience is required - 'on the job' guidance and help
will be given. Details can be obtained from the Project
Co-ordinator. John.Dallimore@care4free.net