Listed building rebuild cost assessments in London
Specialist RICS rebuild cost assessments for listed, thatched and period properties, where matching materials and traditional trades raise the cost of rebuilding. On-site surveys across London, desktop surveys UK-wide.
Why listed buildings cost more to rebuild
Repairs and rebuilding work to a listed building usually need listed building consent, and the local authority may require matching materials and traditional methods. Specialist trades, longer programmes and heritage professionals all add to the cost.
What we allow for
- Traditional construction such as solid stone or brick, timber frame and cob
- Natural stone, handmade bricks, lime mortar, clay tiles, slate and thatch
- Sash windows, joinery, mouldings and decorative details
- Specialist trades such as stonemasons, thatchers and lime plasterers
- Conservation requirements and listed building consent
- Demolition, site clearance, professional fees and VAT
Properties we assess
- Listed buildings of every grade
- Homes in London conservation areas
- Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian townhouses
- Thatched cottages
- Barn conversions and timber-framed buildings
Why a calculator is not enough
Rebuild calculators are based on standard modern construction. They do not reflect traditional materials, specialist labour or conservation rules, so they can seriously underestimate the rebuild cost of a listed or thatched property.
Is your listed property insured for the right amount?
Get a specialist RICS rebuild cost assessment.
Listed and heritage buildings FAQs
Common questions about listed building rebuild cost assessments.
Not always, but work to a listed building usually needs listed building consent, and the local authority may insist on matching materials and methods. The assessment allows for this so your sum insured is realistic.
Yes. The thatch, the timber roof structure beneath it and the specialist labour needed are all reflected in the rebuild figure.
For listed and period buildings in London we recommend an on-site survey, so the surveyor can record the construction, materials and features that drive the rebuild cost. Outside London we can usually assess the building with a desktop survey from photographs, drawings and the details you provide.
At least every three years, with the figure index-linked in between. Reassess sooner after restoration work or alterations.
