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User anonymity and personal information

Log files are maintained and analysed of all requests for files on this website's web servers. Log files do not capture personal information but do capture the user's IP address, which is automatically recognised by our web servers. Aggregated analysis of these log files is used to monitor website usage. These analyses may be made available to Kellys staff to allow them to measure, for example, overall popularity of the site and typical user paths through the site.

Except as stated already, Kellys will make no attempt to identify individual users. You should be aware, however, that access to web pages will generally create log entries in the systems of your ISP or network service provider.

These entities may be in a position to identify the client computer equipment used to access a page. Such monitoring would be done by the provider of network services and is beyond the responsibility or control of Kellys.

Kellys will make no attempt to track or identify individual users, except where there is a reasonable suspicion that unauthorised access to systems is being attempted. In the case of all users, Kellys reserves the right to attempt to identify and track any individual who is reasonably suspected of trying to gain unauthorised access to computer systems or resources operating as part of Kellys web services.

As a condition of use of this site, all users must give permission for Kellys to use its access logs to attempt to track users who are reasonably suspected of gaining, or attempting to gain, unauthorised access.

All log file information collected by Kellys, is kept secure and no access to raw log files is given to any third party.

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Kellys provides a full range of building surveying services details of which can be viewed on their individual web pages.

In addition to those itemised, other professional services offered by the Practice include the following:

Rights to Light

Initial advice is offered to clients to include Developers, Housing Associations, Local Authorities and others either involved in development or affected by development. Such advice includes analysing the proposed development upon adjoining buildings to ascertain the extent of any light infringement and whether the development proposals do infringe Rights of Light to extent that a claim could follow.

Boundary Disputes

We have dealt with many boundary disputes over the years and it is our intention to reach wherever possible a negotiated settlement with the other party or the other party's representative without the need to refer the matter to the Courts. When instructed we call to inspect the site and advise if a claim does exist and whether this is worth pursuing. If at all possible we also advise a meeting with the other sides representative/surveyor in an attempt to resolve matters amicably without pursuing the matter through the courts.

If the matter is to be pursued through the Courts we can provide accurate reports and act as Expert Witness as necessary. See our separate section for Expert Witness.

Clerk of the Works/Site Inspections

As a firm of specialised Building Surveyors in dealing with construction projects we are often requested to provide additional site inspections in the form of a Clerk of the Works role. Kellys can arrange for such inspections with regular reports provided directly to the client concerning the progress of construction works, Health & Safety matters, adherence to the contract programme, standard of workmanship and other matters that the client may specifically request.

Please contact us for FREE initial advice.

The Practice has extensive experience in dealing with clients in connection with insurance claims. This includes subsidence, fire, storm and flood/water damage cases.

We specialise in providing this service to clients which includes assessing insurance policy documents and advising the client of any potential claim. Liaising with the client's insurance company/loss adjuster in agreeing the extent of works required. Preparing Specifications of Work to include drawings as required, obtaining tenders, monitoring the work on site.

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Looking for Planned Maintenance Bromley? The Practice has a great deal of experience when dealing with the planned maintenance of various buildings for clients.

Kellys have been involved in major repair schemes and schemes of refurbishment including complete elements of replacement or repair. Such elements include roof coverings, windows, external painting, external cladding, cavity wall insulation, damp proof course injection and replastering, kitchen and bathroom replacement, replacement of services to include electrical power and lighting and fire alarm systems.

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Site Safety together with the design and specifying of safe and suitable materials and methods of construction are of utmost importance to the Practice both in terms of providing protection to the Contractor during the course of the works and the end user of the project.

We provide the service of, and act as CDM Coordinators in accordance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM Regs).

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Kellys are very experienced when acting in respect of dilapidation matters. This extends to both Landlords and Tenants in residential, commercial or industrial premises.

Dilapidations Surveys for Landlords

When undertaking a dilapidation survey on behalf of Landlords we will:

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We have extensive experience in undertaking Schedules of Condition on numerous buildings both internally and externally.

This can include for a single garage up to a block of flats or large multi storey building or underground tunnel.

We can prepare Schedules of Condition and Photograph Schedules on absolutely any building and will provide detailed written Schedules backed up with digital photographs which can be provided by email, compact disc, memory stick, paper reports or a combination of all four.

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The Practice has built up several years of experience in carrying measured surveys to all types of building and land.

We can provide accurate measured surveys of any type of building or structure both above and below ground including tunnels and culverts.

We use the latest computer technology for carrying out surveys which includes laser measuring devices linked directly into computer software applications which formulate and produce the survey/drawing using bluetooth technology as it is being measured.

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Kellys provide a range of surveys to suit clients' particular needs. We would categorise these surveys as follows:

• Building Surveys
• Condition Surveys
• Feasibility Surveys
• Individual Defect Analysis Surveys

Building Surveys

The definition of building surveys has often been confusing for clients. In order to clarify the definitions under this heading we have attached useful information from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which can be assessed by clicking the image.

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Kellys are experienced with all aspects of the Expert Witness role and have been involved in a number of challenging cases.

We can provide both practical and legal advice in dealing with property and construction related disputes.

The Expert Witness service is available to clients or their legal advisers who require an experienced expert to provide a qualified opinion and an objective view together with detailed and accurate supporting documentation.

We act as experts in the country or high court as part of the client's litigation team. We act as independent experts in accordance with the guidance issued by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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Party Wall Matters and the Party Wall etc Act 1996

The Party Wall Etc Act 1996 (click here to view the text of the Party Wall etc Act 1996) regulates the relationship between neighbouring owners in respect of specified types of construction work on or adjacent to the boundary between adjoining properties. The Act places obligations on owners and despite its title is not solely concerned with Party Walls, hence “etc” in the title.

The works may often involve a Party Wall however, in many cases they will not. The obligations placed on owners by the Act include giving neighbours a certain statutory notice of certain works proposed to be carried out.

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