Testimonials

I appointed Abbott Holliday to undertake a structural survey on a Grade 2 listed 18th Century Barn. I gave them very short notice and Peter Holliday was extremely helpful and able to make arrangements for the survey to take place. The survey was very thorough, and the report I received back was very clear, easy to understand together with photographs and a series of recomendations. They fulfilled the brief completely. I recommend their services unreservedly.

I needed a structural Engineer urgently due to subsidence issue with my neighbour.

When I called the company, Peter was happy to discuss my concerns and arrange an engineer to attend within a week. His colleague Gervais who attended was very professional and we felt very confident in his ability. I received the report the following week, and am so pleased that issues that were highlighted will now be taken into consideration by the neighbours party wall surveyor. I am extremely pleased with the service we received.

Prompt, courteous, professional and thorough, would recommend.

Fantastic experience. Quick, reassuring and Peter was very supportive. Happy to recommend and will use again.

Following a mortgage valuation report on a property, we were informed by the surveyor that there were signs of structural movement on the property and the mortgage lender required a structural report to be carried out on the property. We contacted Abbott Holliday by email and received a quick response which answered all my queries, confirming the cost of the report, what the report included and the qualifications of the individuals carrying out the investigation. They were able to carry out the inspection within a couple of days and at a time that was convenient for our tenant. Following the inspection, they provided me with an update on the initial findings of the inspection and the full report was produced and sent to me the next day. I would highly recommend Abbott Holliday.

I called Abbott Holliday and spoke to Peter, in order to obtain a quote for a survey required by our client, he was very helpful and provided the quote via email straight away. The engineer attended the property within a week and carried out the survey and the report was supplied within good time. Overall very good experience using this firm, would highly recommend.

I received an excellent service from Abbott Holliday. My search come back saying the area I was purchasing had a moderate risk for subsidence. Abbott Holliday was very professional and gave me the peace of mind to purchase the property. They also identified many other potential issues we should consider before purchasing.definately reccomend.

Chris was very helpful and knowledgeable, also gave so good advice

I contacted Peter Holliday regarding a subsidence claim I had made on my home insurance. I asked for an independent structural engineer’s inspection of my house and a report, as I was unhappy with the way the insurance company were dealing with it.

I know nothing of these matters and felt out of my depth.

Bruce, a senior Structural Engineer did a careful inspection and provided a helpful report, which did not fully concur with that from the loss adjusters.

Since then, Peter has been very helpful in advising me how to proceed, as a result of which the insurance company have changed their approach.

I’m so glad I contacted Abbott Holliday and have been very grateful for their help and support.

I would thoroughly recommend them

I highly recommend this company speedy professional service

Always at the end of the phone to answer any questions that I had.

Abbott Holliday addressed our concerns including wall skew and roof tiles overhang. Paul provided a professional, friendly, reliable, value-added, and informative service for effective decision-making. Would highly recommend.

We are considering re-configuring our attic bedrooms to install a bath above an old stud wall. Our 1870's semi was built when baths were made of steel and usually located on basement or lower level. Peter's prompt and professional service gave us peace of mind to continue without the need for expensive, additional strengthening.

From the first phone call through the thorough investigation of the cracks in our house and the timely comprehensive report to the follow-up emails, Peter's expertise and professionalism was clear, a real pleasure to do business with.

Abbott Holliday provided us with very prompt and helpful advice concerning cracks is a property that we were considering purchasing. Peter Holliday surveyed the property & prepared a clear & conclusive report.

Abbott Holliday provided a professional and friendly service, understanding our issue about cracks appearing on our property and giving us comprehensive advice on what to do.

Abbott Holliday provided excellent service for us, identifying roof spread as the cause of wall cracks in a house, and providing a plan for the fixes. Peter Holliday was accessible and gave us good answers to our anxious questions so I recommend them highly.

Abbott Holliday has provided us with excellent professional advice in relation to a house we are planning to buy. Having experienced subsidence problems with a home we owned many years ago we were particularly keen to have an assessment made of the house where we now plan to live. Their assessment that the house exhibited good structural integrity with no signs of distress was of great help and reassurance to us. The work was carried out in a timely way and we were very pleased with their positive assessment of the property, and with the clear presentation of their findings.

Peter Holliday provided promptly and comprehensively two reports that supported our legal position for a rebuild of our conservatory. Professional service.

I have used Abbott Holliday for number of projects and found them to be professional, meticulous and prompt. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services

Abbott Holliday responded to my request for a structural survey quickly and met the timescales that they outlined @ the outset. The surveyor who undertook the work was knowledgeable and helpful. The report covering the inspection was understandable and focused on the key issues. The cost was not unreasonable.

We were looking at an end of terrace mid-war property but the building society-appointed surveyor classed it as unmortgageable due to subsidence as evidenced by cracks visible in the internal staircase. Peter Holliday examined and reported that there was no subsidence but that the flank wall was beginning to bow out and recommended the insertion of two steel rods welded to lengths of perforated metal strips which were in turn fixed to the first floor joists. Cast iron "spreader plates" were positioned over the steel rods where they protruded through the flank wall and bolted in place. Total cost of materials approximately £250! Without Peter's advice we undoubtedly would not have bought the property, with which we are now very pleased.