Hough & Co Ltd

Expert Surveying Across Staffordshire and Beyond

We are Hough and Co, a dynamic firm of RICS Chartered Building Surveyors based in the heart of Lichfield. Our mission is simple: to provide clear, solution-based advice that helps you navigate the complexities of property ownership, construction, and management.

Whether you are managing a commercial portfolio, purchasing a rural estate, or renovating a residential home, we bring a wealth of multi-disciplined experience to every instruction. We pride ourselves on being approachable experts who translate technical building data into actionable advice.

Why Clients Choose Hough and Co

We don't just identify problems; we provide the roadmap to solve them. Our team is dedicated to high-level technical accuracy across three core sectors:

• Residential: Protecting your home through detailed defect analysis and party wall expertise.
• Commercial: Navigating landlord and tenant dilapidations and complex building consultancy.
• Rural: Specialist surveying tailored to the unique needs of rural property and land.

From Project Management to Defect Investigation

Our expertise spans the entire lifecycle of a building. We are frequently called upon for Construction & Project Management, ensuring your builds stay on track, remain compliant, and stay within budget. We act as your professional eyes and ears on-site, managing risk so you don't have to.

If things go wrong, we are here to help. We specialise in Insurance Reinstatement following fire, flood, or subsidence, and provide rigorous Defect Investigation Reports to get to the root of structural issues. Our goal is to provide the clarity needed to restore your property to its full value.

"We pride ourselves on being a multi-disciplined firm that bridges the gap between technical surveying and practical, real-world solutions."

Specialist Technical Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of professional services to meet statutory and legal requirements:

1. Party Wall Procedures: Navigating the complexities of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 for both building and adjoining owners.
2. Dilapidations: Expert advice for both landlords and tenants to protect financial interests during lease ends.
3. Asbestos Surveying: Essential sampling and surveying to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
4. Expert Witness: Providing authoritative, independent reports for legal proceedings and property disputes.

We understand that every property is an investment. Our role is to ensure that investment is protected through professional diligence and expert oversight.

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