THOMAS BIRCH MRICS

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Head of Building Surveying

07469 650 177

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Tom is a Chartered Building Surveyor and leads the Building Surveying team at Terracotta.

Tom studied Building Surveying as an undergraduate at Salford University before moving to London and working for over 15 years at some of the largest and best-known commercial practices.

He has a solid background across the full spectrum of professional services, providing advice to a variety of clients with regards to technical due diligence, dilapidations, planned maintenance, party wall matters and reinstatement costs assessments.

In addition, Tom has a wealth of experience acting as a Project Manager / Contract Administrator helping clients to plan, budget and deliver a range of repair, refurbishment and fit out schemes within the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

When not at work Tom likes to be outside as much as possible and enjoys exploring the West Sussex countryside with his young family.

SPECIALISMS

COMMERCIAL DILAPIDATIONS

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BUILDING SURVEYS

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DEFECT DIAGNOSIS

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REINSTATEMENT COST ASSESSMENT

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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PARTY WALL

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

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QUANTITY SURVEYING / COST CONSULTANCY

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TOM’S INSIGHTS

Terracotta expand Independent Monitoring Services
Terracotta expand Independent Monitoring Services

If you're planning to carry out building work on your property, especially near your neighbour’s property, you may need to consider the Party Wall Act 1996. This legislation protects both property owners by outlining procedures for when a Party Wall Agreement is necessary. Here’s a look at the most common questions property owners have about this Act and the importance of adhering to its rules.

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Understanding Party Wall Agreements: Key Considerations and Common Questions
Understanding Party Wall Agreements: Key Considerations and Common Questions

If you're planning to carry out building work on your property, especially near your neighbour’s property, you may need to consider the Party Wall Act 1996. This legislation protects both property owners by outlining procedures for when a Party Wall Agreement is necessary. Here’s a look at the most common questions property owners have about this Act and the importance of adhering to its rules.

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Terracotta deliver redevelopment of mixed-use scheme on Fulham Road, Chelsea 
Terracotta deliver redevelopment of mixed-use scheme on Fulham Road, Chelsea 

Acting as Project Manager / Contract Administrator the Building Surveying team at Terracotta are delighted to have successfully completed the scheme which included the creation of a two-storey garden flat and the CAT A refurbishment of a ground floor retail unit.  

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Meet the Team

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    Charlie Crocker MRICS

    Director

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    Amy Titchener-Barret

    The Operator

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    Olivia Gabriel

    Graduate Valuation Surveyor

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    Trevor Mitchell

    Consultant Quantity Surveyor

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Our services

Terracotta Property offers a comprehensive range of services to meet diverse property needs. These include expert valuations, detailed building surveys, and professional advice on party wall matters. Their offerings also cover reinstatement cost assessments, advanced drone surveys, project management, contract administration, and dilapidations.

With a client-focused approach, Terracotta ensures reliable support and tailored solutions for every stage of property ownership and development.

OUR INSIGHTS

Terracotta Completes Pre-acquisition Survey at Plumstead Power Station
Harrison Perske
Terracotta Completes Pre-acquisition Survey at Plumstead Power Station
Harrison Perske
Harrison Perske
Non-standard construction types: what you should know
Harry Michelmore
Non-standard construction types: what you should know
Harry Michelmore
Harry Michelmore
Adaptation is key for the survival of London’s secondary retail parades
Hugh Innes
Adaptation is key for the survival of London’s secondary retail parades
Hugh Innes
Hugh Innes
Terracotta expand Independent Monitoring Services
Thomas Birch
Terracotta expand Independent Monitoring Services
Thomas Birch
Thomas Birch
Permis de Construire or Permis de Pull-Your-Hair-Out? Navigating the Riviera vs. London’s construction scene
Harrison Perske
Permis de Construire or Permis de Pull-Your-Hair-Out? Navigating the Riviera vs. London’s construction scene
Harrison Perske
Harrison Perske
From Single Let to Shared Living: The Financial Case for HMOs
Olivia Gabriel
From Single Let to Shared Living: The Financial Case for HMOs
Olivia Gabriel
Olivia Gabriel
A Surveyor’s Guide to Eating on the Road
Charlie Crocker
A Surveyor’s Guide to Eating on the Road
Charlie Crocker
Charlie Crocker
Terracotta Agency Wins Croydon Council Disposal Contract
Charlie Crocker
Terracotta Agency Wins Croydon Council Disposal Contract
Charlie Crocker
Charlie Crocker
Understanding Party Wall Agreements: Key Considerations and Common Questions
Thomas Birch
Understanding Party Wall Agreements: Key Considerations and Common Questions
Thomas Birch
Thomas Birch
Why you should invest in Croydon’s property market in 2025
Harry Michelmore
Why you should invest in Croydon’s property market in 2025
Harry Michelmore
Harry Michelmore
Hugh Innes explores differences between Australian and UK Valuation processes   
Hugh Innes
Hugh Innes explores differences between Australian and UK Valuation processes   
Hugh Innes
Hugh Innes
RICS publish new edition of the Global Red Book – Key takeaways and insights  
Olivia Gabriel
RICS publish new edition of the Global Red Book – Key takeaways and insights  
Olivia Gabriel
Olivia Gabriel
Buying a warehouse conversion – key considerations for prospective buyers
Harry Michelmore
Buying a warehouse conversion – key considerations for prospective buyers
Harry Michelmore
Harry Michelmore
Terracotta Property Whitepaper: unlock the future of HMOs
Charlie Crocker
Terracotta Property Whitepaper: unlock the future of HMOs
Charlie Crocker
Charlie Crocker
Terracotta and heritage building conservation: building a better yesterday
Eden Stewart
Terracotta and heritage building conservation: building a better yesterday
Eden Stewart
Eden Stewart