Specialist support for housing professionals, landlords & Conservation teams

Nova Surveyors offers specialist training and consultancy tailored to property professionals, landlords, housing providers, and heritage organisations. Our aim is to enhance understanding, support better decision-making, and upskill teams across the built environment.

Not sure which service fits your needs? We’re here to help. Call 01271 233160 or email info@novasurveyors.co.uk

Conservation & Historic Buildings

With a strong foundation in historic building surveying, we provide expert advice and training on the care, assessment, and repair of traditional and listed buildings. Our approach is aligned with best practice in conservation, ensuring compatibility with materials and historic fabric.

Experts in traditional and listed building care:

  • Training on the principles of traditional building construction.
  • Defect diagnosis in solid-walled and pre-1919 buildings.
  • Advice for conservation officers, architects, and maintenance teams.
  • Heritage-focused CPD delivery

Consultancy for Housing Providers

We provide practical support to housing providers seeking to meet their legal obligations, improve property standards, and reduce complaints. Our consultancy integrates technical insight with tenant engagement, complaint resolution, and evidence-based practice.

Practical support for housing providers:

  • Policy and strategy reviews, with a focus on damp and mould
  • Root cause analysis of property condition issues
  • Assistance with Housing Ombudsman cases and disrepair claims
  • Peer reviews and independent second opinions

Landlord and Tenant Support & Training

We act as impartial advisors and trainers, bridging gaps between landlords and tenants in areas of dispute, communication breakdown, or complex repair history.

  • Expert witness reports
  • Tenant engagement workshops
  • Advice on legal standards, minimum housing condition, and property use
  • One-to-one consultancy for case resolution

Damp, Mould & Condensation Training

As award-winning practitioners in tackling damp and mould, our team can offer tailored training for surveyors, housing staff, repair teams, specialist damp and mould teams, and caseworkers. Our course covers:

  • Causes and diagnostics of damp, mould, and condensation
  • Effective use of environmental monitoring tools
  • Legal context and best practice
  • Real case studies, including Housing Ombudsman and litigation examples
  • Communicating with vulnerable residents and behaviour change theory

Cost: From £47.50 per delegate (based on a half day virtual session for 10 delegates, as part of a full day package.)

Project Management – From Planning to Completion

We offer independent project management for building works — from small-scale refurbishments to full property conversions and new build projects. Our service helps clients stay on track with budget, quality, and timelines, while ensuring the right technical oversight from start to finish. Our project management support includes:

  • Preparation of schedules of work
  • Tender documentation and contractor negotiation
  • Contract administration and site inspections
  • Ongoing quality monitoring and issuing certifications