Book a free 15 minute Teams consultation through our website – www.ovolobc.com I am a Chartered Building Surveyor and Director at Ovolo Building Consultancy with 30 years of experience.

I am regularly appointed either in a single or joint capacity by both Claimant and Defendant. To date, I have undertaken in the region of 1,000 reports on a range of building related matters.

I have received formal legal training in report writing, civil law & procedure, courtroom skills and cross-examination, which is certificated by Cardiff University.

I am a member of the Expert Witness Institute and National Register of University Certificated Expert Witnesses, and undertake regular training and CPD. Areas of Expert work I undertake include:

Specialist in building pathology including structural movement, subsidence, damp, condensation, mould, rot, insect attack, wall and facade defects, roof and floor defects.

Water ingress to roofs, walls and facades including specialist investigations. Poor workmanship, non-compliant building standards and building contractual disputes including quantum. Building accessibility including designing alterations for disabled.

Commercial and domestic building insurance claims. Building and structural surveys of commercial and residential properties including RICS Reports. Procurement, Contract Administration (JCT MW & IF) and Project Management including site supervision. Personal Injury in respect of building related matters.

Areas of Expert work I undertake include:

– Housing conditions.
– Building and workmanship disputes including quantum.
– Failed cavity wall insulation.
– Fitness for human habitation.
– Building defects and pathology including damp, condensation, mould, structural issues, roofs, walls & floors.

– Building insurance and warranty claims including fire, flood, structural, subsidence etc.
– Professional competence & negligence of building surveyors and architectural designers.
– Forensic analysis of building surveys/reports.
– Building workmanship and standards.
– Building accessibility.
– Personal injury.