Homes we inspect in Holland Park
The streets around Holland Park itself have large Victorian villas and terraces, many detached or semi-detached and many listed, alongside mansion blocks and mews houses. Towards Shepherd's Bush and Addison Road there are Victorian terraces, often divided into flats.
Large refurbishments often involve several structural changes at once: removing walls, adding openings to the garden and reworking the roof. We look at how those changes interact across the whole house.
Common structural issues in Holland Park
- Several structural alterations combined in one refurbishment.
- Historic movement in large older houses.
- Cracking after neighbouring basement work.
- Large trees close to houses on clay.
- Converted flats where walls have been altered over the years.
Ground conditions
Holland Park sits on the slopes of Campden Hill, with London Clay close to the surface on much of the higher ground and gravels in places. Large trees and neighbouring excavations are the two things we look at most closely.
We check the British Geological Survey records for every address we inspect, because ground conditions can change from one street to the next.
Services in Holland Park
- Structural inspections: Specific (SSI) from £420*, General (GSI) from £540* and Comprehensive (CGSI) from £880*.
- Mortgage structural reports when your lender's valuer asks for an engineer.
- Insurance structural reports and subsidence investigations.
- Wall and chimney breast removal calculations for Building Control.
- Extension and loft conversion design.
- Freeholder consent reports for leasehold flats.
* Prices are a guide only and VAT may be added. Contact us for an accurate price.
Arranging an inspection in Holland Park
Send us the postcode, whether it is a house or a flat, how many bedrooms it has and a few photos of what you have noticed, or your valuer's letter. We will recommend the right service and give you a price in writing before you book. Our engineers travel to Holland Park from our office on Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick, with weekday and weekend visits available. See our prices or request a quote.
Nearby areas we cover
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Common questions
Do you have an office in Holland Park?
No. Our office is at Gable House, 18–24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1QP, and our engineers travel to Holland Park for inspections and site visits.
Can you look at a house before we start a major refurbishment?
Yes. A General or Comprehensive General Structural Inspection records the condition of the structure and any existing movement before you start, which helps your architect plan the work and gives you a baseline if questions come up later.
