THOMAS BIRCH MRICS

Professional headshot of Thomas Birch MRICS, Head of Building Surveying at Terracotta Property

BUILDING SURVEYING CONSULTANT

Tom is a Chartered Building Surveyor and assists 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
BUILDING SURVEYS
DEFECT DIAGNOSIS
REINSTATEMENT COST ASSESSMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PARTY WALL
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
QUANTITY SURVEYING / COST CONSULTANCY

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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