Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Building Surveyors in Truro, Cornwall
Established in 1997, Scott & Co & Co is a respected practice of Chartered Building Surveyors and Historic Building Professionals. Our expertise spans building surveying and conservation, serving private and corporate clients, trusts, charities, and churches. We specialise in listed buildings and non-listed properties, offering comprehensive services from initial surveys to project completion. Our team provides detailed planning submissions, specifications, and on-site project administration. Based in Truro and Launceston, we operate throughout Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and west Devon. With decades of combined experience, our RICS-accredited professionals deliver tailored solutions for historic and modern structures.We prioritise accessibility, local vernacular knowledge, and strong relationships with statutory bodies. Our accolades include twice winning the International RICS Conservation Award, reflecting our leadership in heritage preservation. We maintain active professional development through seminars and training to ensure cutting-edge expertise. Our approach combines technical excellence with a commitment to client collaboration from project inception to completion.
Services
Building Conservation
Design
Churches
Domestic Structural Surveys
High Level Surveys
Listed Building Consents
Planning Permission
Project Management
Church Repairs
Heritage Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in historic building conservation
- Our team includes RICS-accredited professionals with specialist conservation qualifications
- We maintain deep local knowledge of Cornwall's vernacular architecture
- We offer end-to-end project management from planning to completion
- Our work has twice won the International RICS Conservation Award
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Building Conservation
Specialist conservation for historic structures including listed buildings. Our RICS-accredited team prepares detailed conservation plans and manages sensitive restoration projects. We work with statutory bodies to secure necessary consents while preserving architectural integrity.
Church Repairs
Comprehensive repair and maintenance services for churches and chapels. We handle quinquennial inspections, major restoration projects, and grant applications. Our team works with heritage funds and trusts to ensure long-term preservation of religious buildings.
Structural Surveys
Detailed condition assessments for domestic and commercial properties. Our chartered surveyors identify structural issues and provide remedial action plans. We specialise in historic building diagnostics and defect analysis for listed structures.
Project Management
End-to-end project administration from planning to completion. We coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with planning and building regulations. Our team provides regular progress reporting for all project phases.
Planning Applications
Expert preparation and submission of planning applications, including Listed Building Consents. We handle negotiations with local authorities and ensure compliance with heritage protection requirements for historic structures.
People
Chris Hunter
Managing Director
BSc, MSc, CHE, MRICS. Joined Scott & Co & Co in 2001, became director in 2010, and owner in 2017. Specialises in ecclesiastical work and heritage conservation with postgraduate qualifications from Reading University. RICS-accredited in building conservation.
David Scott
Founding Director
BSc, Dip Bldg Cons, FRICS. Fellow of RICS with postgraduate conservation diploma. Twice winner of RICS Conservation Awards. Specialises in church quinquennial inspections and heritage projects. Lectures for SPAB and member of EASAA.
Joe Davidson
Chartered Surveyor
BSc (Hons) MRICS. Qualified from Plymouth University. Handles domestic surveys and contract administration. Experienced in listed buildings and multi-occupancy dwellings. Became director in 2023 after 11 years with the company.
Keri Parkinson
Building Surveyor
BA, MSc. Joined in 2022 with background in architectural technology and sustainable heritage. Works on church repairs and historic building management. Completing APC for RICS accreditation while serving Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and west Devon, providing accessible service to all our projects within these regions.
Do you work on modern buildings?
While specialising in historic buildings, we also provide surveying and design services for modern commercial and residential developments.
Are you RICS accredited?
All our surveyors are RICS members, with two professionals holding RICS accreditation in building conservation.
Can you handle church repairs?
We have extensive experience with ecclesiastical buildings, including major church repairs and quinquennial inspections for all denominations.
Do you manage full projects?
Yes, we offer complete project management from initial survey through to completion, including contractor coordination and budget control.
How long have you been established?
The practice was founded in 1997 by David Scott & Co & Co, with Chris Hunter taking ownership in 2017 after 16 years with the company.
