Historic Building Conditions Surveys:
Quick turn around and jargon free pre purchase survey reports for historic and traditionally built homes across London & the South of England
Historic buildings behave differently — and they deserve advice from someone who truly understands and cares about them.
At Inigo Wren, we provide clear, conservation‑led guidance that helps you buy, repair, alter, and care for your period or listed property with confidence.
Chartered, Accredited. Qualified. Independent. Practical. Trusted.
Darron Carver
MSc Building Conservation, Chartered Member of the Institute of Builders, IHBC, MRPSA, MIOC
Understanding Your Building. Protecting its Future.
Historic and traditionally built buildings require a specialist approach. With advanced conservation accreditation and decades of hands-on experience, we help you navigate the complexities of older properties - from moisture and defects diagnosis to planning and statements of significance. Whether you are seeking a Georgian house survey in Brighton or expert guidance for your period property, Inigo Wren Associates provides calm, expert advice grounded in evidence, traditional materials, historic construction techniques, and a deep respect for heritage. Our building expertise ensures that your property is preserved and adapted with care, serving both its history and your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help to refurbish or renovate our listed building ?
Yes, a single point of expertise for your whole project. Owners of listed buildings deserve more than generic refurbishment advice. They need a specialist who understands how historic fabric behaves, how significance should guide every decision, and how to navigate the planning system without stress or delay. My role is to give you absolute confidence that your home can be sensitively upgraded, beautifully repaired, and made fit for modern living—without compromising the character that makes it special.
Do we offer Listed Building Surveys (Grade I, II & II*)?
Yes we offer comprehensive, conservation‑led surveys tailored to the unique behaviour of historic buildings.
We identify defects, explain causes clearly, and provide practical, sympathetic solutions — without jargon or unnecessary alarm.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South of England
Do we offer historic building surveys for homebuyers?
Yes we do, are you buying a period property? We assess condition, moisture behaviour, timber decay, structural concerns, and inappropriate modern interventions.
You’ll receive a clear, actionable report that supports confident decision‑making.
Do we offer damp & moisture investigation? (Heritage Specialist)
Yes we do
Old buildings are meant to breathe. We diagnose damp accurately using building‑pathology principles — not chemical sales pitches.
Expect independent, evidence‑based recommendations that respect traditional fabric.
Where can I get a heritage statements & help with listed building consent
With Us!
Planning alterations? We prepare robust Heritage Statements, Significance Assessments, and manage the Listed Building Consent process.
Our work supports sensitive, successful applications that protect what matters.
Can you provide building archaeology & historic interpretation?
Yes we help to understand the story of your building — its phases, materials, and evolution.
This insight informs sensitive repair, design, and long‑term stewardship.
Can you help with estate & heritage asset management?
Yes, For estates, custodians, and long‑term owners: planned maintenance, inspections, and conservation‑led management to protect your asset and reduce long‑term costs.
Can you supply Historic England Level 1,2,3 & 4 Building Recording
Local authority specified building records to Historic England Standards?
Yes our speciality is historic buildings and all of our surveying staff have as a minimum a Masters degree in Building Conservation
Home Buyer Alistair
Haslemere
“Darron’s survey was exceptional. He explained the condition of our 18th‑century cottage in a way that was clear, calm, and incredibly knowledgeable. His conservation‑led advice helped us understand what truly mattered and what didn’t. We felt completely confident moving forward with the purchase thanks to his thoroughness and honesty.”
Testimonials
Jamie, Property Developer
“We regularly work with heritage buildings, and Darron is now our go‑to surveyor. His reports are detailed, practical, and rooted in a deep understanding of traditional construction. He doesn’t just identify issues — he explains the causes and provides sensitive, workable solutions. His input has strengthened several of our planning applications.”
Etienne, St James, London
“Darron brought a level of expertise and reassurance we hadn’t experienced before. He identified problems that previous surveyors had missed and gave us a clear, conservation‑focused plan for repairs. His passion for historic buildings really shows. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”
About Inigo Wren
The Inigo Wren team is led by:
Darron Carver
MSc Building Conservation, MCIOB, IHBC, MRPSA, MIOC, ACABE
Historic Building Surveyor & Heritage Specialist
Darron Carver is a historic building surveyor, heritage specialist and educator with more than 35 years’ experience working with historic and listed buildings across London, Sussex, the South Downs, Surrey and Hampshire. Known for his calm, clear and reassuring approach, Darron helps clients understand their buildings with confidence — offering expert diagnosis, practical conservation‑led solutions, and planning‑ready heritage documentation.
As the founder of Inigo Wren Surveyors, Darron brings together a rare combination of deep technical knowledge, hands‑on traditional craft experience, and senior heritage management expertise. His background includes leading the conservation and maintenance of 53 historic buildings at the Weald and Downland Living Museum, as well as delivering surveys, Heritage Impact Assessments, Conservation Management Plans and contract administration for some of the region’s most significant heritage sites.
Clients value Darron for his clarity, professionalism, and ability to translate complex issues into straightforward, actionable advice. His reports are trusted by conservation officers, architects, estate managers and private homeowners alike.
Our team includes regular consultants:
Andrew Mason
Msc Building Conservation, MRICS
Historic Building Surveyor & Heritage Specialist
Andy has over 30 years experience as a building surveyor in the heritage sector. He is also an expert building
pathologist and specialises in damp surveys. He is passionate about our historic built environment and is an experienced educator within the industyry giving his spare time to encourage and teach the next generation of heritage experts. Andy has also served as trustee to several local heritage assets.
Lisa Fisher
Msc Building Conservation, Cert.ED, BA(Hons), MA
Principle Archaeologist & Heritage Specialist
Lisa undertook various under-graduate courses in archaeology prior to completing an MA in Field Archaeology (Distinction) at the University of Sussex in 2009. She then set up her own archaeological unit in 2012, specialising in monitoring small householder developments for planning requirements. In 2023 she completed an Msc in Building Conservation through York University at the Weald and Downland Living Museum (Distinction). She has also been a educator for over 30 years teaching up to post-graduate level and is well versed at public speaking and is also published. She now specialises in archaeological historic building surveys, particularly timber-framed structures and undertakes archaeological Desk Based Assessments for both historic buildings and the potential for below ground archaeology.